Emergency Towing Operations

Emergency Towing Operations training prepares Masters, Chief Officers, DPOs/SDPOs and Deck Officers to manage emergency towing operations safely. The five-day course combines classroom instruction with Kongsberg simulator training and practical deck exercises.

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Emergency Towing Operations Training Plan

Target Audience

Masters
Chief Officers
DPOs / SDPOs
Deck Officers

Duration: 5 Days (40 Hours Total)

Theoretical Training: 19.5 Hours
Practical Training (Kongsberg Simulator & Deck Exercises): 20 Hours
Course Administration: 0.5 Hours

Daily Schedule

Classroom Training: 0800-1200 (4 Hours)
Kongsberg Simulator Practical Training: 1300-1700 (4 Hours)

Maximum Number of Participants per Training Group

Theoretical class: 6 participants
Practical exercises: 3 participants

Certification Requirements

Participants shall:

Attend 100% of training.
Pass a 60-minute written examination consisting of 50 questions with a minimum passing score of 70%.
Pass the practical assessment.

Certificate Validity

2 years

Frequently asked questions - Emergency Towing Operations

Will participants receive a certificate upon completing the Emergency Towing Operations course?

Yes. Participants who attend 100% of the training, pass the 60-minute written examination of 50 questions with a minimum score of 70%, and pass the practical assessment will receive a certificate valid for 2 years.

What does the Emergency Towing Operations course cover?

This five-day, 40-hour course prepares Masters, Chief Officers, DPOs / SDPOs, and Deck Officers for safe emergency towing operations. It includes 19.5 hours of theoretical training, 20 hours of practical training using the Kongsberg simulator and deck exercises, and 0.5 hours of course administration.

How is the practical training organized?

Classroom training takes place from 0800 to 1200, followed by Kongsberg simulator and deck exercises from 1300 to 1700. The maximum group size is 6 participants for theoretical sessions and 3 participants for practical exercises.