Boatman Training
Boatman Training equips learners with vital competencies for inland towboat operations. Covering barge and push boat handling, voyage planning, river navigation, inland navigation rules, VHF communication, risk assessment, and emergency drills, it ensures safe, efficient, and professional performance on rivers and waterways.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
This course provides essential skills for safe inland towing operations. Participants will master navigation rules, communication protocols, and traffic handling at locks, bridges, and terminals. Gain expertise in vessel control, route planning, river conditions, hazard evaluation, crisis management, team coordination, and safety gear application under realistic scenarios.
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Develop Skills
- Master push boat and barge handling in river conditions.
- Plan inland voyages using charts, GPS, and AIS effectively.
- Manage river risks by assessing hazards and briefing crew swiftly.
- Practice emergency responses for man overboard, engine failure, and fog.
- Apply Rules of the Road and VHF for clear communication in traffic.
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