Course Overview
The TOAR Training Course prepares mariners for a Master or Mate of Towing Vessels endorsement on their USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). It covers essential skills like navigation, towing operations, vessel maneuvering, and emergency procedures to ensure safe towing vessel operations. Mariners will complete an assessment by a USCG-approved Designated Examiner (DE) to verify their competencies and readiness for endorsement.