Commercial Assistance Towing Endorsement $145.00

«Back

QUALMI-42: Commercial Assistance Towing Endorsement

COURSE LENGTH: 4 HOURS

Course Description:

This course provides classroom training in basic assistance towing techniques, terminology and safety to meet the training requirements for issuance of an Commercial Assistance Towing endorsement to a U.S. Coast Guard License. The course satisfies the requirements of 46 CFR 11.301 – 303 and any student successfully completing the course will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.482(b) for endorsement for Commercial Assistance Towing for Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels through Master 200 GRT upon Great Lakes, Inland and/or Near Coastal Waters.

The course covers the following topics:

Towing Terminology
Towing gear – uses and limitations
Towing terms
Towing Procedures
Selection of proper towing gear and method of tow
Conducting the tow
Safety concerns and cautions
Towing emergencies
Rules of the Road Concerning Towing Vessels

Examination: The student will be administered a 20 question multiple choice examination with a minimum score of 70% required.