4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Tugboat Operator Course provides practical skills to plan and carry out safe, efficient ship-assist operations in busy ports. Learn about tug types, capabilities, bollard pull, and standard positions, then apply step-by-step manoeuvre 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 manoeuvres: 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.
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