Improve the training programme for tug masters. It addition to the material the programme already contains, it should include:
· a more comprehensive training manual
· more prescriptive descriptions of the tasks that a tug master must be able to accomplish competently, including emergency and non standard situations
· how that competence shall be assessed
· information on the handling characteristics of each of the Port Company tugs
· general information regarding the safe operation of a tug
· an in-depth description of risks that may be encountered during a towage operation.