Boatman Training
Boatman Training equips learners with vital competencies for inland towboat operations. Key areas include barge and push boat maneuvering, voyage planning with navigation tools, river hazard assessment, emergency drills for incidents like man overboard or engine failure, and adherence to inland rules plus VHF communication for safe, effective professional performance on rivers.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides essential skills for safe inland towing operations. Participants learn navigation rules, communication protocols, and managing traffic at locks, bridges, and terminals. It covers vessel control, route planning, river conditions, hazard evaluation, crisis handling, team management, and safety gear application 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 safely.
- Manage river risks by assessing hazards and briefing crew.
- Practice emergency responses for overboard, engine loss, and fog.
- Apply Rules of the Road and VHF for clear communication.
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