
Anchor Handling and Dynamic Positioning Fundamentals
Course Content
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
Course Objectives
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