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Z-Drive / Tractor Tug Training (Z-DRIVE)

Individual Course / Tug & Barge Program

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Length

3 Days

Approval

N/A

Location

PMI - Onsite

Training Method

Lecture/Demo/Practice

Simulation

Full Mission Simulation

Equipment

Power Point

Pre-requisite

None

Individual Course

Yes

Part of Program

Yes

Price of Course

$2,250.00

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For more information on our Tug & Barge training programs, please see our Tug Training Matrix.



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Course Description

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This course is primarily for experienced workboat officers that have little or no experience with ASD Z-Drives. This course combines lecture, simulation, and a comprehensive Z-Drive Workbook over a three-day period. 

Course Subjects:

  • Principles of Z-Drive Tug Design
  • Z-Drive Mechanical Systems
  • Principles of Z-Drive Tug Maneuvering
  • Fundamentals of Light Tug Handling
  • Communications
  • Troubleshooting
  • Fundamental Barge Maneuvers
  • Light tugs Maneuvers - with or without current
  • Z-Drive Competency Evaluation

What You Will Learn

  • Theory and use of tractor tugs in the escort mode
  • Theory, use, and operation of Kamewa joystick steering

“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. “