Theoretical lessons and practical exercises in full mission anchor handling simulator:

• Training in industry procedures
• GOMO guidelines
• Vryhof anchor manual
• Bruce anchor manual
• Planning and risk assessment of anchor handling operations
• Vessel layout
• Winch operation, functions and layout
• Winch calculation and capacity
• Correct and safe use of Shark jaws (Triplex and Karm Fork)
• Anchor systems
• Running and retrieving anchors
• Training of communication and teamwork between:
  • Commanding officer and winch operator
  • Bridge and rig
  • Bridge and deck
• Ship handling, problem solving and decision making

Upon completion of the course the participant will have knowledge of and ability to:

• Explain industrial procedures in rigmove operations
• Plan and conduct risk assessment of anchor handling operations
• Basic winch operations and use of winch computers
• Give examples of safe winch handling and problem solving
• Describe anchor system calculations
• Explain safe use of Triplex shark jaws and karm forks
• Describe how to run and retrieve an anchor with PCP
• Give examples of correct communication
• Give examples of proper and safe ship handling and decision making