Im new to the forum but thought I’d share some experiences. I have a 200 MOT and worked 6 years as a hand and Tankerman PIC before I ever thought about getting a license. Ive been licensed for 3 years now and had some great jobs as mate and master of towing vessels. Recently I had a captain who had a 1600 ton license and I was his mate. I soon learned by watching him operate , he had no towing experience. when I asked where he had gottten his TOAR signed he said he has a 1600 ton, he only had to ride 30 days on a tug and and do some simulator training. What a fuckin’ joke that is… just because a guy has a higher tonnage license makes it easier for him to be a Master of Towing vessels. I have since then run into this 2 more times and can’t believe it. There is a difference between master and a real Tug Master, Im not saying that other vessels dont involve boat handling and skill, just that when you dont even know what a spelter socket or pigtail is … you probbly should not be towing! anyone else ever come across this before? I’d love to hear back!
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