Boatman Training
Boatman Training equips learners with essential skills for operating push boats and barges on inland waterways. Key areas include barge handling techniques, voyage planning with charts and GPS, river hazard assessment, emergency drills for man overboard and engine failures, adherence to inland navigation rules, and clear VHF communication. Gain confidence to navigate safely and efficiently in busy river traffic, managing locks and bridges professionally while prioritising crew safety and risk mitigation.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides practical training for safe inland towing operations. Participants learn navigation rules, communication via sound and radio, and managing traffic at locks, bridges, and terminals. It covers vessel handling, voyage planning, river hydrology, risk assessment, emergency procedures, crew coordination, and safety equipment use in realistic scenarios.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Master push boat and barge handling in river conditions.
- Plan safe inland voyages using charts, GPS, and AIS.
- Manage river risks by assessing hazards and briefing crew.
- Practice emergency responses like man overboard and fog navigation.
- Apply Rules of the Road and VHF radio procedures effectively.
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