Anyone? Do they exist?

[Capt_Phoenix]

@Meme.Lord

It really is a surreal feeling when people say what you’ve done is impossible

No one said it isn’t possible, we all know evaluators make mistakes regularly, but it was a mistake on the evaluators part.

@jdcavo

ATBs are considered the same as “dual-mode” ITBs under 46 CFR 11.211(d) . Time can be used for up to 50% of the requirement for unlimited tonnage service, and is credited at one day of service credit for two days experience.

Note that “push-mode” does not refer to the type of towing operation the vessel is engaged in. It’s a design consideration. Generally, the tug unit of a push-mode ITB cannot operate independently of the barge unit. By this criteria, all ATBs are “dual-mode.” See NVIC 2-81 for additional information on the characteristics of push-mode and dual-mode.