E-learning – Tug Use in Port (all modules)

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 revised and updated for the use of this e-learning, with input from many partners from the tug community.

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• Factors influencing tug choice: This module discusses the factors that influence the choice of tugs, such as type of port or the services required in that port.
• General tug design: In this module, we will discuss the design of the tug and the specific tug elements such as fendering and towing equipement.
• Towing lines: A towline connects the tug and ship, bearing dynamic loads from their movement. This module explores the key requirements for towlines and tugs.
• Effective ship and tug handling: We address the subject of effective ship handling with tugs, the underlying principles and aspects that have an impact on ship handling.

Editorial Board

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