Boatman Training
Boatman Training equips participants with vital skills for operating push boats and barges on inland rivers safely and effectively. Key areas include handling tows, planning voyages, navigating rivers, following inland navigation rules and VHF communication, plus emergency procedures to ensure professional operations under real-world 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. Learners will cover road rules, sound signals, radio use, and managing traffic at locks, bridges, and terminals. It builds skills in boat handling, trip planning, river conditions, hazard evaluation, emergency handling, team coordination, and safety gear in actual scenarios.
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Develop skills
- Push boat and barge handling: master tow dynamics in real river conditions.
- Inland voyage planning: plan safe, efficient routes using charts, GPS, and AIS.
- River risk management: assess hazards, set limits, and brief crew fast.
- Emergency response on tow: drill man overboard, engine loss, and fog events.
- Rules of the Road and VHF: apply inland regs and communicate clearly in traffic.
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