•Assist tugs (No Barge or scow work) 4 guys - 1 Capt, 1 Mate, 1 Deckhand, 1 Chief
•Conventional Tug 5 guys - 1 Capt, 1 Mate, 2 Deckhands, 1 Chief
•Large Conventional Tug 6 guys - 1 Capt, 1 Mate, 2 Deckhand, 1 Assistant, 1 Chief
•ATB 8 guys - 1 Capt, 1 Mate, 2 Deckhand, 1 Assistant, 1 Chief, 2 Tankerman
Depending on the work there should be another deckhand or 2 (sand and stone). Depending on the size of the ATB there should be extra tankermen and mates. These should be the minimum manning requirements for tug.