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Tug Escort Training (TET)

Individual Course / State Pilot Program

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Length

2 Days

Approval

N/A

Location

PMI - Onsite

Training Method

Lecture/Practical

Simulation

Yes

Equipment

Power Point

Pre-requisite

None

Individual Course

Yes

Part of Program

Yes

Price of Course

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Course Description

The primary objective of this training is to improve teamwork and communication between pilots, ship masters, and tugboat operators engaged in escort operations. The course scenarios make maximum use of multiple interactive own-ship simulation. Topics covered include:

What You Will Learn

  • Escorting regulations and guidelines
  • Tug inventory and capabilities including winches
  • Strength of bitts and chocks
  • Tug escort techniques
  • Communications and terminology
  • Master-Pilot exchange
  • Operating procedures
  • Best practices
  • Escort drills

“This course may be customized to incorporate  company policies and procedures and / or combined with other training.   It may also be taught  offsite.  For more information on how MITAGS-PMI can develop a “turn-key” training solutions for your organization, please call 1-866-656-5569 or e-mail Admissions@mitags.org. “