Boatman Training
Boatman Training equips learners with essential skills for operating push boats and barges on inland waterways. The programme covers tow handling, voyage planning, river navigation, inland navigation rules, VHF communication, risk assessment, and emergency procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and professional operations in challenging river environments.

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 navigation rules, communication protocols, and traffic coordination at locks, bridges, and terminals. It covers vessel manoeuvring, route planning, river conditions, hazard evaluation, crisis management, team coordination, and safety equipment 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.
- Practise emergency responses for man overboard and engine failure.
- Apply rules of the road and VHF radio procedures.
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