SEAWAYS ADVISORY
Training
Home of the world’s only Classification Society accredited tugmaster training program — delivered through a combination of progressive online e-learning, advanced simulation and live-on-board training modules tailored specifically to tug or ship type, function and operating area.
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Our Training Approach
The competency based SeaWays Tugmasters Training Program© was originally modelled on how training is delivered to RAAF fighter jet pilots. It starts with the very basics and builds progressively to the desired competency standard required to operate a tug solo.
Each step is explained and demonstrated by the SeaWays training master before the trainee takes control to practise and to master the particular step. The formalised and staged approach ensures the trainee is never put into situations they have not developed the skills to handle.
At the completion of training, a standard non-subjective Competency Assessment is undertaken — a series of manoeuvres known as the “Competency Circuit” — the only tugmaster training system that non-subjectively proves Compliance & Competency, in accordance with;
Live On-Board Training
There is a growing transition to undertaking maritime training on advanced simulators. For the most appropriate outcomes we strongly recommend a mixture of live on-board and marine simulation-based training.
From 2009 SeaWays and Transas — the world’s largest simulation company — have collaborated in a unique joint venture that significantly advanced tug hydrodynamics, interaction modelling, propeller wash and towline physics. The Transas TugSim software is now recognised as the most advanced in this specific sector.
In 2019 SeaWays and HR Wallingford – the world’s largest port developer – have also collaborated in a joint venture to significantly advanced the HRW simulation for tug hydrodynamics, interaction modelling, propeller wash and towline physics. HRW’s Fremantle based simulation centre has six 360* TugSims and a FMB ShipSim, all integrated.
All simulator-based courses are fully based upon the proven and successful SeaWays competency-based Tugmaster Training Programmes. Clients can opt for a mixture of simulator and or live on-board training on their own vessels worldwide.
SeaWays undertakes TugSim training utilising advanced Transas software in centres located in Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the USA.
Simulation Training
There is a growing transition to undertaking training on advanced simulators. For the most appropriate outcomes, we strongly recommend a mixture of live on-board and simulation-based training.
Together SeaWays, HRW and Transas (now Wärtsilä) collaborated in unique joint ventures that significantly advanced tug hydrodynamics, interaction modelling, propeller wash and towline physics. The TugSim software and tug/ship models are now recognised as the most advanced in this specific sector.
All simulator-based courses are fully based upon the proven and successful SeaWays competency-based Tugmaster Training Programmes. Clients can opt for a mixture of simulator and live on-board training on their own vessels worldwide.
The Business Case for Training
Training is an Investment
There is no question that professional training such as the SeaWays programs is an investment that delivers positive outcomes to a company’s bottom line. This is reflected in tangible and non-tangible outcomes:
“Fuel consumption decreases in the order of 20% following training”
Clients regularly report this figure — achieved through educating tugmasters on hull speed limits, correct towline lengths for effective bollard pull, cavitation control and Low Under Keel Clearance dynamics.
By utilising the tug more effectively, towage movements take less time — reducing engine hours and crew fatigue. This delivers a significant decrease in repair costs related to damage caused by avoidable incidents, and protects the on-going development of a company’s reputation in the marketplace.
In the event of a serious incident, the SeaWays programme provides the ability to prove Compliance & Competency to a Marine Court of Inquiry, authorities, clients and insurers. This gives operators the commercial and legal resilience that comes with an independent, internationally acclaimed professional training provider overseeing their tugmaster training.
The SeaWays Tugmasters Training Program© achieves industry Best Practice in approximately half to one third the time others take to achieve lesser outcomes — a fact that in itself carries considerable savings to any training budget.
Training Centres
SeaWays operates joint-venture TugSim training centres at strategic locations around the world. These training centres including HR Wallingford in Fremantle and New Zealand Martime School in Auckland plus facilities in Kota Kinabalu, Portsmouth, Rhode Island Newport and Vancouver. All centres utilise advanced software and SeaWays training programmes, facilitated by SeaWays accredited Training Masters.
“The SeaWays training course modules one and two is without doubt the most frustrating but yet rewarding course I have attended. I found an excellent balance between theory and practical. The training was delivered by a number of highly experienced, enthusiastic instructors, each of them leaders in the field of ASD and Harbour towage. The training had a strong focus on ASD/Towage safety and provides you with the tools to respond positively in any situation.”