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Tug Training Program

The Marine Training Centre features the world’s most advanced tug bridge simulator. The tug simulator offers a Kongsberg Polaris Full Mission Bridge with 280 degrees of visuals, Rolls-Royce Aquamaster controls and full console, a unique set-up in the marine training world. Three additional bridges, each with 120 degrees of visuals allows for dynamic ship-to-ship interaction and comprehensive training scenarios.

The tug training courses are designed to improve the student’s knowledge of tugs and their maneuvering capabilities (Z-drive, Voith Schneider and conventional). The courses are very practical with the majority of the training hours devoted to hands-on training exercises. Clients can be trained on a variety of tug models and target vessels in various approaches and harbors.

The full tug training package, like all Marine Training Centre courses, can include first class accomodations, meals and transportation to and from the airport.

For additional information please click on the following:

• Marine Training Centre- Unique Tug and Pilot Training
• Safety Training Overview
• Rate Schedule 2007
• Pilot Simulation Training
• Tug Captain Simulation Training

The Marine Training Centre tug training programs may include:

• Handling
• Escort
• Assist
• Maneuvering
• Tug and Barge

Course Content

Course offerings will incorporate basic or advanced training depending on the student’s level of expertise upon joining the course. Content will include but not be limited to:

• Basic ship handling - steering on a fixed point;
• Departing the dock/getting underway;
• Coming alongside/berthing;
• Practical side stepping (fwd and aft);
• Steaming full ahead and turning 180 degrees to steaming full astern in the same direction/losing minimum speed during maneuvers;
• Coming alongside a vessel for pushing;
• Making fast to a vessel and putting tension on the line.

Course Length

• Typically, the tug training courses are 4-5 days but can be customized to meet individual client needs.

For more information on these and other marine training programs, contact:

Steve MacFarlane, Master Mariner
Holland College Marine Training Centre
100 Water Street, Summerside, PE
Canada, C1N 1A9