Maritime: Intro To Vessel & Barge Equipment & Terminology

This training video on the terminology used for vessel and barge equipment is a perfect way for those working in the maritime field to gain confidence and knowledge of the industry.

In this course, the viewer learns the types of vessels as well as barges. Actual video footage is shown, so each vessel or barge described is clear. Descriptions of tug and towboats are also provided, and emphasis is added to these so crewmembers can rapidly identify each type. The equipment used in making and breaking tow is also discussed, with the main focus being on how each piece of equipment is used and what they are called. Different types of fire, as well as how to extinguish each one, are looked at, and the correct extinguishing agents are discussed with the use of video and terminology examples. As personal safety is a must when working on a vessel or barge, the personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary for crewmembers is shown in detail, and the importance of creating a safe work environment is demonstrated.

A short quiz follows each section of this video to make sure the viewer is properly prepared for all situations discussed. This training is a must for anyone working in the maritime industry.

Those working within the maritime industry, specifically those invested in the operations of vessels or barges.

• Introduction to Towing Vessels
• Barges
• Tugs and Towboat Exterior
• Tugs and Towboat Interior
• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
• Making and Breaking Tow