ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimuth [cmp617]

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An Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tug boat is a high-performance vessel that is responsive, quick to maneuver, and extremely powerful.

ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimuth 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.

Table of Contents:

The Learning Process
How to Use This Book
Know Your Tug
ASD Maneuvering Principles
Balance of Thrust
Stepping up to the Controls
Turning
Managing Speed
Stopping & Hovering
Lateral Movement (Walking)
Transitions
Light Tug Docking Maneuvers
Preparing for Shipwork
Shipwork
Staying Out of Trouble
Conclusion
Performance Measures Answer Key
References
Index