An Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tug boat is a high-performance vessel that is responsive, quick to maneuver, and extremely powerful. This workbook is designed to facilitate learning, through both intellectual and hands-on presentations. It teaches a clear understanding of ASD tug maneuvering principles and assists the reader in acquiring the intuitive feel for operating the tug. Text and illustrations provide exercises recommended to build the hands-on knowledge. The book covers the basic elements of maneuvering an ASD tug, through steering, speed, turning, stopping, hovering, and lateral movement. Each chapter provides questions to test and strengthen the skills.
ÍNDICE:
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1. The learning process
Chapter 2. How to use this book
Chapter 3. Know your tug
Chapter 4. ASD maneuvreing principles
Chapter 5. Balance of thrust
Chapter 6. Stepping up to the controls
Chapter 7. Turning
Chapter 8. Managing speed
Chapter 9. Stopping & Hovering
Chapter 10. Lateral movement (walking)
Chapter 11. Transitions
Chapter 12. Light tug docking maneuvers
Chapter 13. Preparing for shipwork
Chapter 14. Shipwork
Chapter 15. Staying out of trouble
Chapter 16. Conclusion
Performance measures answer key
References
Index
