Towing & Pushing endorsement | Jan 2007
BML – Towing and Pushing Endorsement
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The following items cover Schedule 4 Part 1 sub-section 19 section 6
of BML Regulations – Towing and Pushing endorsement
1. Preparation for Towing/ Pushing
Gathering
Information prior to towing/pushing
a)
Demonstrates a knowledge of:
type of vessel to be towed/pushed dimensions
of vessel to be towed/pushed type and quantity of cargo on board towing/pushing
points – bitts, Smit brackets, lugs berth in departure port pilotage
requirement agent’s details towage
assistance requirements consideration of bollard pull strength
and suitability of towing gear including SWL, breaking strain and test certificate
Information
to be prepared
b) Demonstrates a knowledge of towage/pushing arrangement
plan
c) Explains the passage planning
d) Explains the method of preparing
departure information
e) Demonstrates a knowledge of the awareness of:
turning circles wind
and tide considerations stopping techniques bank
effect operation in confines areas, basins and locks girting interaction
of other vessels
Boat Handling
a)
Describes the operation of anchoring with a tow
b) Describes boat handling operations
with a vessel alongside
c) Describes the method of working with a tug – with special
regard to communication
Checking of Documents
a) Demonstrates
a knowledge of the requirement of:
Carrying statutory certificates Towage
Approval Certificate Insurance Certificate Skipper’s
responsibilities with special reference to the tow
b)
Explains pre-departure discussions with crew on methods of leaving port with pilots and streaming of
the tow
2. Securing and letting go of tow
a)
Describes the preparations for towing another craft or vessel
b)
Demonstrates a knowledge of:
Towing/Pushing operations
a)
Describe the streaming of adequate wire/rope for various conditions
b) Describes the
securing and letting go of tow with respect to:
connecting and disconnecting during passage /underway ranging and caring of towline during the voyage methods of passing lines and suitable securing points on tugs and tows presentation and securing of tug to various crafts including barges and
lighters
3. Manoeuvring and managing tug and tow
a)
Demonstrates a knowledge of operating a vessel with a tow
b)
Describes the monitoring of weather forecast
c) Demonstrates a knowledge of keeping a
log for the voyage
d) Demonstrates an understanding of navigation with regard to:
e)
Describes the method of checking wire/rope for chafe
f) Describes a knowledge of hazard
of tow line touching sea bottom
Inspection of Tow on arrival at departure port
a)
Demonstrates a knowledge of checking the following with tow Surveyor
Seaworthiness of the vessel Trim Slack
tanks Fuel and Lubricating oil on board Securing
status of cargo Securing status of equipment – onboard and outboard Propellers
- Rudder/s Openings such as vents, watertight doors, hatch/tank
covers, windows/ports, deadlights, engine room sea water intakes/outlets. Noting
of existing damage – photograph Dredger – hopper doors Areas
around lifting points Securing of all connecting shackles, pinned
nuts spot welded
b) Describes bridles and shackles
hung over the tow, clear of all obstructions
c) Describes the placement of a gobline
when required
d) Describes the method of rigging towing diamond
e) Demonstrates
a knowledge of checking:
towing lights being fitted and operational sighting
of Load Line certificate weather forecast for appropriate areas
anchoring arrangements on tow
4.
Hazard identification and safety issues
a) Demonstrates an awareness
of `snatching’ and conditions where this
would be most likely to occur
b) Describes the method of reducing `snatching’
c)
Explains emergency tow rigging outside of handrails, ships fixtures and fittings
d) Demonstrates
an awareness with respect to
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