AP: Federal tugboat recruitment program has backfired safetywise

(NEW ORLEANS) — A federal program designed to help recruit more tugboat captains has resulted in too many inexperienced people at the helm, the Associated Press reported. The nation’s accident rate is up 25 percent since the program went into effect. More mariners with only one year experience are operating towing vessels.
 
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By Professional Mariner Staff