As tug operations become more complex, training needs to evolve with them. By combining digital simulation with practical experience and the knowledge of experienced seafarers, tug operators can give the next generation
As tug operations become more complex, training needs to evolve with them. By combining digital simulation with practical experience and the knowledge of experienced seafarers, tug operators can give the next generation of crews the skills, confidence and judgement they need for the challenges they will face at sea.
The very best and most highly skilled seafarers hone their craft through years of intense hands-on training that ensures the most important aspects of their jobs – safety, communication and teamwork – are embedded into every moment of their time at sea. This experience brings sound technical knowledge, practical know-how and an understanding of how to act during times of uncertainty and unexpected moments.
Yet with changing times comes changing training practices. The maritime industry is increasingly turning to new technologies to enhance and improve the operational capabilities of their crews in safe and secure environments that allow for mistakes to be made and scenarios to be mapped out.
This approach is vital for an industry facing the wider issue of seafarer recruitment and retention. The most recent Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) highlighted that the industry needs up to 114,000 officers
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