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Future Tug Master Training

Tugs are extremely important for a port; ensuring not just efficient throughput, but also the safety of ships and port infrastructure – and of equal importance for shipping companies whose ships call at the ports. However, this is only true if capable purpose-built tugs are used, and tug masters and crew are well-trained and experienced.

Getting into the Towing Industry with Tugboat Captain Tom Rooney

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Simulator Training: The Future of Towing Endorsements in the Tugboat Industry

At Maritime TOAR Assessments, we understand how important obtaining a towing endorsement is for Mariners looking to advance into wheelhouse positions. Since 2009, we have assisted Mariners in their completion of USCG Towing Officer Assessment Records (TOAR). The simulator training facility at Northeast Maritime Institute in Fairhaven, Massachusetts provides training and assessment scenarios to Mariners … Read more