Boatman Training
Boatman Training equips you with essential skills for operating push boats and barges on inland waterways. Cover barge handling techniques, route planning with navigation tools, river hazard assessment, emergency drills for incidents like man overboard or engine failure, inland navigation rules, and clear VHF communication to ensure safe, efficient, and professional towing operations.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides practical training for safe inland towing operations. Participants learn road rules, sound signals, radio use, and managing traffic at locks, bridges, and terminals. Gain skills in vessel control, trip planning, river conditions, hazard evaluation, crisis handling, team management, and safety gear in realistic scenarios.
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Develop skills
- Master push boat and barge control in river currents.
- Plan secure voyages using charts, GPS, and AIS systems.
- Evaluate river risks, define limits, and inform crew swiftly.
- Practice emergency procedures for man overboard, breakdowns, and low visibility.
- Apply inland road rules and VHF radio for safe traffic interactions.
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