Boatman Training
Boatman Training equips you with vital skills for operating push boats and barges on inland waters safely and effectively. Cover barge handling, route planning, river navigation, inland navigation rules, VHF radio use, risk assessment, and emergency drills to ensure professional performance in real river conditions.

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. You will learn navigation 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, emergency handling, team coordination, and using safety gear in actual scenarios.
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Develop skills
- Master handling push boats and barges in river currents.
- Plan secure voyages with charts, GPS, and AIS systems.
- Evaluate river risks, set safety limits, and inform crew quickly.
- Practice responses to man overboard, engine failure, and low visibility.
- Apply inland rules of the road and VHF communication effectively.
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