The course is intended for Deck Officers and Personnel engaged in offshore supply vessels performing anchor-handling operations. The course provides applied knowledge and practical understanding for performing anchor-handling operations. The focus of lessons & instructions covers the different instruments and systems fitted in anchor handling vessels, and the safety factors and procedures involved in anchor-handling winch operations. The practical training consists of simulation exercises using full mission offshore vessel simulator.

The course highly contributes in meeting the recommend training relevant to offshore supply vessels performing anchor-handling operations specified in section B-V/e of the STCW Code, as amended.

COURSE AIMS & OBJECTIVES:
The course aims to provide applied knowledge and practical understanding of the different instruments and systems fitted in anchor handling vessels, and the safety factors and operational procedures to safety & efficiently carry out anchor handling winch operations.

COVERAGE / PROGRAM FOCUS:
The course deals with the following subject/training areas:

• Introduction to Anchor Handling
• Planning and Risk Assessment with Emphasis on "Safe Job Analysis"
• Anchor Handling Operations: Steps and Stages
• Anchor Winch Operations: Procedure and Operation
• Simulator Exercises on Basic Anchor Handling Winch Operation covering the following scenarios:
  -  Deployment of Anchor
  -  Decking of Anchor
  -  Retrieval of Anchor

Entry Requirement / Target Group:

Deck Officers and Personnel engaged in offshore supply vessels performing anchor-handling operations.