Tug Handling Training

June 24, 2021

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy’s Marine Short Course & Simulator Department has partnered with Tug Training & Consultancy BV, the only ISO 9001 certified Tug Training Company in the world, to combine the Academy’s extensive simulation facilities with TTC’s world-leading towage expertise to provide clients with the best solution for Tug Handling Training.

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy’s Marine Short Course & Simulator Department has partnered with Tug Training & Consultancy BV, the only ISO 9001 certified Tug Training Company in the world, to combine the Academy’s extensive simulation facilities with TTC’s world-leading towage expertise to provide clients with the best solution for Tug Handling Training.

This expertise and facilities mean we can offer tailored training for:

  • Tug Boat Master Theory (the structure and contents of this course align with the IMO MSC/Circ. 1101; MEPC/Circ.409; FAL/Circ.100 8 September 2003: Ship/Port interface, availability of tug assistance)
  • Basic Tug Handling
  • Basic Harbour Towage
  • Advanced Harbour Towage
  • Escort Towage (Advanced)

All of the above courses can be tailored to a client’s requirements utilising simulator models of their tugs and ports.

Additionally, all the training can be enhanced with practical training on board the tugs in actual towage operations.

Further Information

For further information and to discuss your requirements, receive estimations of costs and timelines please contact the Marine Short Course and Simulator Department.