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Tugboat Operator Course

Tugboat Operator Course
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country

What will I learn?

The Tugboat Operator Course gives you practical skills to plan and execute safe, efficient ship-assist operations in busy ports. Learn tug types, capabilities, bollard pull, and standard positions, then apply step-by-step maneuver planning, risk assessment, and environmental protection. Strengthen communication, emergency response, and post-job debriefing to improve safety, performance, and reliability on every operation.

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Develop skills

  • Tug selection & power matching: choose the right tug and bollard pull fast.
  • Ship-assist maneuvers: plan safe berthing, unberthing, and escort tactics.
  • Tug handling & line work: execute push, pull, and make-fast with precision.
  • Port risk & emergency response: manage failures, near-misses, and spill threats.
  • Pro tug communication: use clear VHF, hand signals, and debriefs every job.

Suggested summary

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

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