"The towmaster's manual including the new certification standards as required by the USCG."--Cover.
Boat handling
Towing equipment
Ocean towing
Towing and maneuvering barges in harbors, bays and rivers
Towing close astern
Multiple barge towing
Special tows and disabled ships
Flat towing / dead ship movement
Pivot point
Watch standing priorities when towing
Command
Conclusion
Appendices : A. USCG certification requirements - the new towing license
B. Training syllabus for mates of towing vessels
C. Training syllabus for masters of towing vessels
D. Dynamic movement at sea (extract from the US Navy Towing Manual)
E. Report of the USCG Bridge Allision Study
F. Assessor's manual for conducting mariner assessments.
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Tug use offshore, in bays and rivers : the towmaster's manual by George H. Livingstone. ISBN 9781870077743. Published by Nautical Institute in 2006. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
