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.
This course is certified by Bureau Veritas.
Courses
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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.
