This endorsement is required by any captains who wish to tow a disabled vessel for payment.
Any USCG license of 200 gross tons or less, including an OUPV/Six-pack License, may be endorsed for assistance towing.
The USCG Towing Endorsement is required if you will be engaged in towing a disabled vessel for payment, such as the activities of a US Sea Tow or Tow Boat operator. Any USCG license of 200 gross tons or less, including an OUPV/Six-pack License, may be endorsed for assistance towing.
ABOUT THE CLASS
This assistance towing endorsement is a provision added to a captains license. An Assistance Towing Endorsement is designed for boat captains who would like to be able to tow disabled vessel for a fee. Captains are required by the USCG to hold an Assistance Towing Endorsement on their captains license to be able to assist vessels that have run aground, are disabled, or have run out of fuel.
Self-paced online course typically takes 4 hours depending on experience level.
One final exam which can be taken at one of our approved testing sites.
24/7 course availability. Mobile responsive content allows you to complete course work anytime, anywhere.
USCG approved.
WELCOME TO AUXILIARY TOWING ENDORSEMENT
There are the following lessons in thE course:
Getting Started
Learn the fundamentals of commercial towing.
Rules of the Road
Learn the navigation rules of the road that relate directly to towing.
Towing Forces
Learn to comprehend and effectively manage the forces involved during towing.
Towing Equipment
Lean the proper equipment to use when towing a vessel in order to minimize accidents and injuries.
Towing Procedures
Learn standard towing procedures in order to execute a safe tow including the stern tow and the alongside tow.
Towing Safety
Learn about the top priority in marine towing – towing safety.
Final Exam
Learn how to schedule and prepare for your examination.
HI, I'M DON DOGGETT.
I'm on a mission to promote seamanship and safe boating practices for sailors and professional mariners through education and certification. I've spent the last 15+ years dedicated to cruising distant harbors on the Great Lakes as well as sailboat racing during overnight regattas crossing Lake Michigan. I hold a USCG 100 ton Master Near Coastal captain's license and encourage sailing education and safety. I've enjoyed sharing my expertise to promote sailing at several organizations from the East Coast to the MidWest, and have been trained as a first responder while maintaining first aid and CPR certifications.
SUCCESS STORIES:
"Learning coastal navigation is invaluable. Since taking this course we have successfully navigated our boat through all the Great Lakes, Canada, and beyond the eastern seaboard. Without the complete knowledge of Coastal Navigation Pro it would all be a guessing game, particularly on overnight Atlantic Ocean voyages. I highly recommend this course."
- DEBRA WEAVER
"Your class was so much help, there is no way I would have wanted to try any of this myself. I have and would recommend this class to anyone studying to get their Captain's license, or wants knowledge of charting, or any other navigation-related skills. I just wanted to thank you so much for all your help getting my Captain's license and hope to see you on the water."
- CAPTAIN NOAH CAMINATA, GREAT LAKES FISHING GUIDE
"I really enjoyed learning the art and skill of coastal navigation using this training program. Learning here is supportive of your sailing goals and dreams. I have definitely improved this season, and look forward to continued learning from any new courses."
- TIM DITTLOFF
"Captain Don takes the time to provide clear explanations with real world examples so that students not only retain critical information, but truly understand the importance of it. Their expertise and experience will always guide you to your true north long after the classroom."
- KEVIN JONES
READY TO ADD AUXILIARY TOWING TO YOUR LICENSE?
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
$115
one-time
Instant access to 4 lessons
Downloadable workbook
At end of the course, take a 20-question exam to add the auxiliary towing endorsement to your license.
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