TARGET GROUP:

Trainee Tug Masters & Deck Officers in the Marine Industry

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of English (speak, read & write) including maritime terminology
Sea going experience and Basic ASD Ship Handling experience

EXIT LEVEL:

Basic introduction and understanding of the principles of VWT tug operations.

ASSESSMENT:

Continuous practical assessment and evaluation

CERTIFICATE:

Voith accredited certificate issued by SAMTRA

VALIDITY:

No expiry date

STCW CODE:

STCW Code Table A-II/2.
Document 100 in this Master Manual: Scope & Objectives.
Document 102 in this Master Manual: Target Analysis Form.

DURATION:

5 days

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

To expose participants to the safe operation of a VWT Tug by increasing the Trainee Tug Masters knowledge of ship handling theory and the ability to safely manoeuvre a VWT tug during various port and offshore operations