Maritime: Intro To Vessel & Barge Equipment & Terminology

It is important to have properly trained crew members who know how to make and break tows, operate a towing vessel, and who understand safety protocols. Use this Video On Demand training course so your employees become familiar with vessel and barge equipment and terminology.

With this course, your vessel employees learn about the types of tows used by towing vessels. They also see the structural components of barges, tugs, and towboats, and the interior components of tugs. Consistent use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is stressed to keep employees as safe and prepared as possible.

All crew members need to be committed to keeping themselves and other employees safe on the job. This online training video helps you introduce the equipment and terminology crew members need to use on a daily basis to safely and successfully complete their work.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Inland and coastal waterway workers, especially those working on a towboat or tugboat

• Introduction To Towing Vessels
• Barges
• Tugs and Towboat Exterior
• Tugs and Towboat Interior
• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
• Other Tow Equipment
• Making and Breaking Tow