Boatman Training
Boatman Training equips operators with vital skills for inland towboat operations. Covering barge handling, voyage planning, river navigation, inland COLREGs, VHF communication, risk assessment, and emergency drills, it ensures safe, efficient, and professional management of push boats and tows on rivers and inland waterways.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides essential skills for safe inland towing operations. Participants learn navigation rules, communication protocols, and traffic coordination at locks, bridges, and terminals. Gain expertise in vessel control, route planning, river conditions, hazard evaluation, emergency procedures, team management, and safety gear application in realistic scenarios.
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Develop skills
- Master push boat and barge handling in river conditions.
- Plan inland voyages using charts, GPS, and AIS systems.
- Manage river risks by assessing hazards and briefing crew.
- Practice emergency responses for man overboard and engine failures.
- Apply Rules of the Road and VHF radio procedures.
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