E-learning – Factors influencing tug choice

E-learning for maritime professionals involved in ship handling with tugs, including (future) tug masters, pilots, and trainers. The contents of this e-learning is based on the standard reference work ‘Tug Use in Port’ by Captain Henk Hensen. The content has been tailored for the use of this e-learning, with input from many partners from the tug community.

This module discusses the factors that influence the choice of tugs, such as type of port or the services required in that port.

You will learn:

• Environmental conditions that impact the use of tugs
• The categories of ports and their approaches
• Different types of ships calling at ports
• Services in and around a port

Editorial Board

• Captain Gareth Bonner
• Captain Rob Hinton
• Captain Wim van Buuren