Boatman Training
Boatman Training equips you with vital skills for operating push boats and barges on inland waterways. Master towing techniques, voyage planning, river navigation rules, inland COLREGs, VHF communication, risk assessment, and emergency drills to ensure safe, efficient, and professional operations in challenging river environments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides essential skills for safe inland towing operations. Participants learn navigation rules, communication protocols, and managing traffic at locks, bridges, and terminals. Gain expertise in boat handling, route planning, river conditions, hazard evaluation, emergency procedures, team management, and safety gear in practical scenarios.
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Develop skills
- Push boat and barge handling: control tow movements in river currents.
- Inland voyage planning: create secure routes with charts, GPS, and AIS.
- River risk management: identify dangers, define limits, and inform crew.
- Emergency response drills: practise man overboard, power failure, and low visibility.
- Rules of the Road and VHF: follow inland rules and communicate effectively.
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