Rotterdam, The Netherlands, April 16th 2010. Continuing the weekly releases of download packs for Ship Simulator 2008, game developer VSTEP announces a new free download pack for Ship Simulator 2008 is now available at "The Shipyard", the online vessel & environment shop for Ship Simulator 2008. The Tugboat Super Pack is already download pack number 23(!) created for the game and is now

The captains will get an explanation on various tug types (conventional, ASD, ATD, Voith, Rotor, Carousel, Eddy tugs, etc.) Manoeuvring characteristics of their own vessels will be discussed and a risk assessment can be made with the group of vessel captains, tug captains and a pilot. Sail in port courses with Bridge Resource Management (BRM) The NAUTIS Tug Simulators allow captains to experience and train the handling of tugs with different propulsion systems. The simulator includes an easy to use set of instructor tools to prepare and control manoeuvring exercises, multi-tug operations and ship manoeuvring parameters. that is happening in the exciting world of Tug Training and Consultancy. TUG INSIGHT. adressing topics such as Tug Design, Harbour Tug Types, Manoeuvring Tugs and Escort Towing & Terminal Operations. Simulate all tug types (Rotor tug, ASD Tug, Tractor Tug and Voith Schneider tug) Figure 6: ASD Tug 2411 towing on line. Figure 7: ASD tug manoeuvring manual illustration 23, normal style, commonly used by ASD tugs. Tugs towing on line. Figure 8: ASD tug manoeuvring manual illustration 28, pushing under an overhanging bow or stern. When vessel's speed is more than 3 knots, go to the flat area STANDARD CLUB A MASTER'S GUIDE TO: BERTHING 01 ^ Putting out the stern lines contents 01 Introduction 02 02 Golden rules of berthing 03 03 Dock damage and P&I claims 05 04 Ship factors that affect manoeuvring 10 05 Berthing in wind 14 06 Effect of current 19 07 Hydrodynamic effects 21 08 Berthing without tugs 24 09 Berthing with tugs 27 ASD Tugs 2810 "Phoen