Assistance Towing
This USCG-Approved course fulfills the requirements to add an Assistance Towing endorsement to your OUPV (6-pack), 25, 50, 100, or 200 Ton Master license. Duration 4 hours.
Introduction
USCG Boat Crew Handbook: Boat Operations
Course Description
Course Objective
Chapter 1 Practice Quiz
Safety 1
Safety 2
Chapter 2 Practice Quiz
Static Forces
Inertia & Moment of Inertia
Dynamic Forces
Momentum & Angular Momentum
Frictional Resistance & Form Drag
Wave-Making Resistance
Wave Drag, Spray Drag, & Wind Drag
Wind Drag
Buoyancy Response and Gravity Effects
Combination of Forces and Shock-Load
Shock-Loading Prevention or Counteraction
Chapter 3 Practice Quiz
Towlines
Towline Storage
Towline Condition and Inspection
The Carrick Bend
The Bowline Knot
Bridle 1
Bridle 2
Bridle 3
Heaving Line
Chafing Gear