ASSISTANCE TOWING

This four (4) hour U.S. Coast Guard Approved course satisfies the requirements of 46 CFR 11.482(b) to add an Assistance Towing endorsement to any national officer endorsement as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) or Mate or Master on vessels of less than 200 GRT. 
 
Any U.S. Coast Guard deck officer license of 200 tons or less, including an OUPV, may be endorsed for Assistance Towing. This endorsement authorizes the holder to engage in commercial assistance towing within the scope of their license.
 
Course subjects include:
 
Rules of the Road
Towing Terms and Definitions
Towing Equipment, Towing Hazards, and Towing Setup
 
CLASSROOM COURSE- CALL TO SCHEDULE (IF NO DATES AVAILABLE BELOW)
 
 
ONLINE- ENROLL BELOW Four weeks to complete the course, 90 days to take the final exam. After enrolling, you will receive access to our online portal within 3-5 business days via email.