Escort tugs were introduced in 2000 for training in emergency conditions such as rudder and/or engine failures, emergency stops, proceeding through channels with engine/rudder failures, using the escort tug to stay in the channel.
This video shows an escort tug braking a Q-Max LNG carrier in the indirect mode.
Port Revel provides shiphandling training using manned models for maritime pilots, masters and officers.
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