Course Syllabus 2025

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Rig Move Master | Tow master

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Relevant Marine Knowledge and Experience.
Where necessary, appropriate qualifications which may include STCW Certification.
Full Understanding of the Proposed Operation, including any Particular Risks which might be involved.
Appropriate knowledge of Geotechnical / Soil Conditions.
Knowledge of Offshore Meteorology and Forecasting.
Knowledge of DP Operations if relevant.
Knowledge of Relevant International and Local Rules and Regulations.
Ability to Communicate Effectively in the English working language.

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Syllabus 6 to12 Months

About the Course

With this unique Assessment Training Course has been developed to educate those working the marine operations sector, moving heavy assets. With this training you will develop your skills and improve your knowledge of the marine offshore industry. This course will give you a greater understanding of the role of the Rig Move Master / Tow Master and will give you the skills an knowledge necessary to build a successful career within this fast growing industry. The Training modules include key topics such as the types of Rig Moves, Pilotage, Tug handling and Bridge management as well as other essential subjects such as law, port control, Bylaws and much more.

Course Structure

The course consists of 6 monthly modules, which can be worked through at own pace with a maximum duration of 12 months. All students are required to successfully complete and pass every module assignment. The Delegates are also required to sit and pass a final Assessment at the 6th or the 12 month due date.

Month 1 Introduction

Introduction and Intake
History of Offshore rig moving
Types of Towages
Types of Offshore Rigs and Assets
Conduct of Rig Movers / Tow Masters
Marine Warranty Surveyors MWS
Legal framework – legislative and regulatory requirements
Familiarization with Simulator Software
Chapter tests and/or assignment's

Month 2 Rig Move Training & Techniques

Rig Move training and techniques
Marine experience
Methodology
Basic Stability of MOU
Simulator Training
Bridge Recourse Management
Bridge Team Management
Cultural awareness and management
Chapter tests and/or assignment's

Month 3 Law, Contract, Negligence

Legal history Pilotage and Rig Moving
Legal concepts
The law of contract
The law of tort (negligence)
Liability and Responsibilities
Maritime law
The flag state and ownership
The Pilotage Act 1987
The IMO and national laws
Pilot boarding and pilot ladders
Chapter tests and/or assignment's

Month 4 Use of Tugs – Perspective of the Tow Master/RMM

Use of Canal, River and Harbour pilots
Types of harbour tugs
Towing equipment
Tug interaction and associated risks during towage operations
Ship design and towage equipment
Maneuvering with tugs
Escorting with tugs
Close quarter maneuvering
Regulations in respect of pilotage access and egress
Communications & good practice
Chapter tests and/or assignment's

Month 5 Vessel Handling

Anchors and Anchorage
Open and closed side berths
Wind, tide and weather
Hulls shapes and pivot points
Thrusters
Steam, diesel, electric and nuclear engines
Squat, bank effect and vessel interaction
Article on Azipods
MCA notice to mariners number MGN 199
Chapter tests and/or assignment's

Month 6 OIM/Master/Pilot/RMM Information Exchange

The pilots role
Communication
The bridge card and information
Monitoring and teamwork
PEC or Pilot exemption certificates
Local knowledge
Tidal windows
Byelaws
Competent and statutory harbour authorities
Other water users
Chapter tests and/or assignment's
Assessment at the end of the 6th or 12th month

Meet your Instructor

Master Mariner II/2 No Limitations | Course Director | Tow-Load Master | OIM | Jacking Specialist

Capt. John, started his career in 1985, he joined the Royal Dutch Navy as a third engineer. He sailed on self-propelled vessels with diesel shaft generator with FPP and electric or gas turbines propulsion with CPP and DP. By the time he was honorably discharged, after 5 years, he reached the rank of a first engineer.

During the last 38 years, John ranked himself up and specialized himself in the offshore industry as a Rig Move Master (RMM), Moving Heavy Rigs, Worldwide Offshore, hands-on. He worked and works/teaches professionals on projects from, and with companies such as, ARAMCO, ABL, SHELL, FUGRO, ADNOC, NPCC, ZADCO, ADMA, TOTAL, BP, SAIPEM, VELESTO, GM, SeaFox, INPEX, CHEVRON, MAERSK, SAPURA, GV to name a few.

Whilst on the job, John saw opportunities and obtained Certificates of Competency and Professional Certificates such as Master No Limitations, Dynamic Positioning (DPO), Offshore Installation Manager (OIM), STCW Competence Assessor, OPITO Competence Assessor, OPITO Major Emergency Initial Response (MEMIR), Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS), Rig Move and Jacking Operations Masterclass Training Course Recognition by the Nautical Institute London UK.

John is training course facilitator for courses such as Offshore Towing (AHTS) and Anchor Handling, Jacking & Rig Move, MOU Comprehensive Stability, OIM, Barge Supervisor and On-Scene Commander. During the last years, John has Trained and Assessed a couple of hundred Rig Movers, OIM's, Barge Masters and Jacking Operators for Major O&G Companies and Operators of Rigs.