Towage Articles
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The importance of a shared mental picture during tugboat-assisted mooring operations
Pilot, Master, and Crew need to have a shared mental picture of the mooring operation, in this case one with tugboat assistance.
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Tug Operations – Towage
Towage operations are carried out by tugs in various situations. These operations involve serious risks; especially the risk of collision and similar accidents is greater in towage operations as compared to many other shipping operations.