![]() ![]() Tugs that carry out routine tasks close to the forward end of a barge are especially at risk. Preventing girding situations, and the capacity to quickly release the tow, are essential to the safety of vessel and crew.Ĭredit: Transportation Safety Board of Canada It is one of the most dangerous situations a tug can face, and there is often a risk of girding when towing. This can quickly lead to the vessel capsizing or sinking. Girding happens when a vessel is pulled broadside by a towline force and is unable to get out of this position. This bulletin applies to operators and Masters of vessels engaged in towing operations. This bulletin explains the dangers of girding while engaged in towing operations and provides information on how to help you prevent girding. This bulletin replaces Ship Safety Bulletin No. Visit our Website at to view existing bulletins and to sign up to receive e-mail notices of new ones. They often provide exam-preparation classes for a fee.We issue Ship Safety Bulletins for the marine community. Some commercial companies have qualified and are approved by the Coast Guard to administer some of the exams. The Regional Examination Centers (REC) provide the applications and plenty of information about requirements and when and where to take the exams. The US Coast Guard issues all Captain Licenses. You will need a renewal application, a physical and an approved drug test. Towing Endorsement: Must request and pass towing endorsement examination or complete course.Īll USCG licenses must be renewed every 5 years. ![]() Sailing Endorsement: Must submit evidence of 360 days of service on sail or auxiliary sail vessels (service obtained before license OK).Rivers: 360 days service steam, motor, aux.Inland: 360 days service steam, motor, aux.sail vessels including 90 days on Great Lakes waters Great Lakes and Inland: 360 days service steam, motor, sail/aux.Near Coastal: 720 days of service steam, motor, or auxiliary sail vessels on ocean or near coastal waters (360 days inland is acceptable).Master of Vessels on Not More Than 100 Gross Registered Tons ![]()
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