ASD Ship Handling Courses

Availability

Please, make Your payment for the reservation of the course not later than 2 banking days before the start of the course.

Date	Time	Cost
On request	08:30 to 17:00	USD 1 000.00 *	Book online

Purpose

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.

Certification

This course "ASD Ship Handling Courses" is certified by Bureau Veritas certification company.

Content

• 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

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

Admission Requirements

The course is basic, and there are no requirements for experience with ASD Z-Drives. It requires, however, the minimum deck officer certificate. No additional certification and / or training / education are needed beyond this.