Reviews

Solid program for anyone looking to get there endorsement. Captains and crew members are very knowledgeable and experienced. Willing to help you and offer advise at any experience level! Cool lads, glad I went with Diamond.

I was having a really difficult time getting hired on tugs nationwide. I graduated with a 3/m unlimited license but never got any towing experience. Everyone I spoke to about a job wanted new hires to have a TOAR already. By the time I finally got hired, I had to start with AB wages. I found out about this TOAR class in NY and gave Sam a call. I took the class and got everything I needed for the Coast guard endorsement. Diamond Marine Services made the process a breeze, everyone was helpful, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. This class has paid for itself OVER AND OVER, I got a pay increase for getting the endorsement immediately. Sam is a great guy, he will help you get what you need. Give DMS a call!!!

Diamond Marine Services will get you informed and taught on all aspects of towing/pushing operations, and will do it in a quick and efficient manner. I recommend the class for anyone wishing to acquire their TOAR.

I highly recommend this course for anyone who is trying to attain their towing endorsement and get some experience behind the wheel.

In some instances it’s just not practical or possible to finish your assessments at work and Diamond Marine rises to the occasion to meet that demand in our industry.

Their staff is knowledgeable and friendly. There are few courses I’ve taken where I can walk away and say, in all honesty that I enjoyed it as well as leave with knowledgeable and prepared for the real thing.

Thank you!

Many thanks to Birk, Matt, Sam, and the CORNELL Crew for a great day of instruction, discussion, and assessment on the water.

I cannot say enough good about this avenue for completion of the TOAR and the great work of the entire Diamond Marine Services group. BZ! Well Done.

The class was great. I learned a lot in a short period of time. Thanks to the entire team at diamond marine services.

These guys are great! You’ll learn more and get more practical assessments signed off in one day than I can recall from any other training. I’m a blue water sailor so it was nice to get a taste of what tugs do and how they handle.

Highly recommend this class to anyone needed their TOAR cert or just what some exposure.

The class and practical are full of information that all mariners in this route needs to know . The instructors are very skillful and supportive .

I originally signed up for a course and then was stuck on a tug at work and had to reschedule. Sam was unbelievably helpful and made it so easy to reschedule. These guys bend over backwards to help you succeed! They are also super great mariners and the tug Cornell is a treat to be on and worth the price alone.

I attended the TOAR course in early May 2016. It was a cold, rainy day on the Hudson, but Capt Pat and Capt Sam made the day an enjoyable and fruitful learning experience. The Tug “”Cornell”” is an old gal, but she took care of us as well as the currents out in the river.

Although not part of the curriculum, Capt Pat even showed us a demonstration of tying up and towing astern. I appreciate him and the crew for taking this extra time to show us students a little extra.

The instructors and crew are excited about towing, and are more than willing to share their knowledge with students.

Great people, great experience! A ton of knowledge. I would recommend Diamond Marine Services to anyone. Two big thumbs up!

I attended the Diamond Marine Services TOAR class in Kingston, NY on 1/1/16. The entire crew was very polite and professional. The DE was extremely knowledgeable and took time to explain the entire process step-by-step to each student. From the initial booking of the class, to stepping off the tug, there was constant communication. The only thing I would have done different is attend this class sooner!

Great Class. Learned more then I expected, And the Crew was very helpful.

As an experienced captain on offshore supply vessels, and 25 years since training on tugs, this class was a great refresher to many things learned a long time ago. Was questioning if I should have taken the course, and at the end of the day , found it was well worth it!! Thanks Capt. Pat, Matt and Paul!

Capt. Pat was very professional, excellent instructor. Highly recommend. Boat Owner Matt. Also great and helpful. Paul was quite, but efficient. Can’t say enough positive things about the entire experience. My suggestion is don’t wait another minute, sign up ASAP. You will never regret this. Guaranteed!!!

The class was informative, reasonably priced and it was great to find a place to complete my TOAR. The crew was great and it was nice to get the hands on experience. Thanks for the providing this class.

Great class. Couldn’t get the hands on experience like that anywhere else. The instructors really know what they are doing and willingly offer advice and tricks to get around different situations. Highly recommend to anyone who needs to get their TOAR.

I just finished the TOAR and I can tell you that the quality of experience was greater than my expectations. The tug Cornell was the most user friendly piece of floating machinery I ever driven. The instructor, Capt Pat, blew me away with his knowledge and teaching method employed. Honestly , there is no substitute for hands on learning. You can spend your money on expensive boring classes, and you will never know how maneuver a tug . Cut your loses and call Diamond Marine!!

Overall I rate this experience 10 out of 10 possible.

Thank you Diamond Marine!

The entire Crew at Diamond Services, were more than helpful, and accommodating, the TOAR experience was of great Value! Thank you

Money well Spent! Sam and Matt made this very fun and informative. The old tug Cornell is awesome. Handles great. I had a good time and a very solid intro to the basics of tug operations. I’m excited about crossing over into the towing industry. Thanks guys for this unique opportunity to acquire the credentials to advance my career.