ASD Ship Handling Courses

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.

Courses	Duration	Participants	Language
ASD Ship Handling Course - UKRAINE View course	3 days	6 prs	Eng / Ukr
ASD Ship Handling Course - INDONESIA View course	3 days	6 prs	Eng / Id
ASD Ship Handling Course - MALAYSIA View course	3 days	6 prs	English
ASD Ship Handling Course - TURKEY View course	3 days	6 prs	English
ASD Ship Handling Course - SINGAPORE View course	3 days	6 prs	English

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.

Course reviews

Very good

Value

I want to thank Lerus for the course which has allowed me to familiarize with ASD. I would like to pass more courses and pushed my career in offshore area. Review by: Vyacheslav

Great course and sufficient service

Value

I have passed ASD shiphandling course in Lerus center and to my mind it is one of the best training centers over the world. Experienced and quilified staff along with the well-prepared course content provided me with valuable knowledge for my future. Review by: Ruslan

Interesting course

Value

This course seemed rather interesting and helpful to me. Key points regarding ASD z-drives were extremely important, same as the practical part allowed me to receive required skills. Ready to implement new knowledge and skills. Review by: Lev

Informative

Value

This training was informative for me. New skills and knowledge for my career. Thanks. Review by: Niko Ivan

Overall is very good

Value

Very interesting ASD simulator course Got safety cenarios, emergency situation while manouvring, in the 3 days course I gained more knowledge, eve I m 70 plus. Thanks to captain Robien and his team at Lerus training Indonesia. Review by: Richenel