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
3 days 6 prs Eng / Ukr
3 days 6 prs Eng / Id
3 days 6 prs English
3 days 6 prs English
3 days 6 prs English

Video


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.