Boatman Training
Boatman Training equips you with vital skills for operating towboats on inland waters safely and effectively. Cover barge handling, route planning, river navigation, inland navigation rules, VHF radio use, and emergency drills to manage push boats and tows professionally while minimising risks and boosting efficiency.

from 4 to 360h 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, communication via sound and radio, 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 actual scenarios.
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Develop skills
- Push boat and barge control: handle tows effectively in river settings.
- Inland trip planning: create secure routes with charts, GPS, and AIS tools.
- River hazard control: identify risks, define boundaries, and inform team swiftly.
- Emergency drills for tows: practise man overboard, power failure, and low visibility.
- Road rules and VHF radio: follow inland laws and communicate in busy waters.
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