VOITH WATER TRACTOR (VWT) TUG HANDLING FAMILIARISATION
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