Western Rivers to Inland Routes for Towing Vessels

Description

Western Rivers to Inland Routes for Towing Vessels

Course Length: 12 Hours

Format: In-person training only (no remote option)

Prerequisites: Towing Vessel Endorsement

Credential: Certificate of Completion

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Expand Your License. Broaden Your Waters.

This 12-hour course is designed for mariners with a Towing Vessel Endorsement who are ready to operate beyond the rivers and into new inland territory. Focused on transitioning from Western Rivers to Inland Routes, the training provides the knowledge and tools necessary for safe navigation in non-COLREGS inland waters.

Through expert instruction and practical chart work, mariners will build confidence reading NOAA charts, planning courses, understanding tidal patterns, and navigating using coastal aids. Whether you’re preparing for license upgrades or expanding your range of operations, this course gives you the edge.

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What You’ll Learn:

• How to read and interpret NOAA navigation charts

• Course plotting techniques and route planning

• Understanding tidal patterns and current effects

• Use of coastal aids to navigation and markers

• Navigational differences between Western Rivers and Inland Routes

• Regulatory distinctions in non-COLREGS waterways

• Safe voyage planning for inland water environments

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Course Materials & Equipment:

• River School Inland Navigation workbook

• NOAA charts for hands-on training

• Chart plotting tools (provided during class)

• Instructor-led classroom navigation drills

• Certificate of Completion

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Who Should Take This Course:

• Mariners with a Towing Vessel Endorsement seeking Inland Route authority

• Deck officers transitioning from Western Rivers to Inland waters

• Operators preparing for USCG license exams requiring inland chart navigation

• Commercial crew navigating bays, harbors, or non-COLREGS inland areas

• Tug and towboat personnel expanding into new service routes

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Class Schedule:

Next Session: Yet to be determined

Location: River School Campus

Format: In-person only

Tuition: TBA

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Register by Phone

To be notified when dates are announced or to reserve your seat in the next session, call us at:

📞 (901) 525-7001

Seats will be limited once announced—early interest is encouraged.