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

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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 managing traffic at locks, bridges, and terminals. Gain expertise in vessel control, route planning, river conditions, hazard evaluation, crisis handling, team management, and safety gear usage in actual 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 failure.
- Apply rules of the road and VHF radio communication.
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