Who should attend
Tugmasters. New and experienced.
Course highlights
The SeaWays tugmaster – module 1 ‘tug handling’ course is an entry level tugmaster course. It is highly recommended that this course be taken in combination with the SeaWays module 2 ‘undertaking harbour towage’ course and includes a comprehensive training manual and a 32 part e-learning towage theory on line programme.
SeaWays training is competency based to a defined standard and non-subjectively assessed, Certificates of Achievement (not attendance). A trainee must successfully pass the course to be issued a Certificate.
This training is delivered in the two quality TugSims and FMB utilising industry leading Transas Simulation’s advanced software.
Key facts
Start Date(s)
Monday 30 November – Friday 4 December 2026
Monday, 8 March – Friday, 12 March 2027
Monday, 24 May- Friday, 28 May 2027
Monday, 12 July – Friday, 16 July 2027
Monday, 27 September – Friday, 1 October 2027
Monday, 29 November – Friday, 3 December 2027
Duration
Five days
Time
8am - 4pm
Study location(s)
Study method
In-class
Domestic fees
2026: $9,500 (approx.)
2027: $10,000 (approx.)
International fees (NZD)
2026: NZD$9,500 (approx.)
2027: NZD$10,000 (approx.)
Course code
N/A
Offered by
School of NZ Maritime
In conjunction with Seaways
