ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimuth. Learning to drive a Z-drive

book summary

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 assits the reader in acquiring the intuitive feel for operating the tug. Texte and illustrations provide exercises recommended to build the hands-on knowledge. The book covers the basic elements of maneurvering an ASD tug, through steering, managing speed, turning, stopping, hovering, and lateral movement. Each chapter provides questions to test and stregthen the skills.
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
Perfomance Measures Answer Key
References