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Course overview

The Anchor Handling and Towing Course is designed to increase safety and offer a entire understanding of each the theoretical and practical aspects of anchor coping with and winch operation. Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels are frequently designed to manipulate anchors for oil rigs and systems, tow them to their prescribed positions, steady them in area, and, in a few situations, feature as Emergency Rescue and Recovery Vessels (ERRVs).

Furthermore, those vessels are used to transport equipment and components to and from offshore drilling platforms. This route is tailored to instill high-quality practices, in particular specializing in anchor dealing with operations for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs

Target Audience

Deck Officers embarking on positions aboard offshore AHTS vessels will acquire a comprehensive working understanding through participation in the Anchor Handling and Towing Course.

What will I learn?

1. Identify and understand anchor handling equipment, including wires, shackles, and tools.
2. Recognize anchor handling vessel layouts, winch configurations, and deck equipment.
3. Describe anchor handling operations across shallow to deep water.
4.Perform decking anchors, adjust fluke angles, and inspect anchors and chains.
5. Set up towing rigs, barge towing, and towline configurations.
6. Use and maintain wire stoppers, shark jaws, towing pins, and jaws.
7. Understand vessel capabilities, stability, and position-keeping requirements.
8. Conduct risk assessments and apply risk management tools.
9. Deploy spring buoys over obstructions.
10. Differentiate anchor handling for Drillship, Semisub, Jackup, and Tender barges.
11.Configure towing bridles and ensure vessel stability during towing.
12. Apply non-chasing or buoyed system techniques.
13. Deliver, deploy, pull out, and retrieve anchors safely.
14. Configure towing bridles and ensure vessel stability during towing.
15. Manage pins up/down and gog chain requirements.
16. Consider weather factors affecting tow wire tension.
17. Alter course safely while towing.
18. Weather factor in tow wire tension
19. Course alteration while towing
20. Precaution while two or more vessel pulling one tow

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years.
Industry Experience: Preferably some maritime or offshore experience.
Basic Safety Training: Certifications like BOSIET or Seafarer’s Basic Training may be required.
Medical Fitness: Recent medical certificate for physical suitability.
Language Proficiency: Basic understanding of English or course language.

FAQs

1. What is an Anchor Handling & Towing (AHT) course?
The AHT course provides practical and theoretical knowledge of anchor handling, towing, winch operations, vessel stability, and safe offshore operations involving AHTS vessels.
2. Who should take an Anchor Handling & Towing course?
The course is suitable for deck officers and maritime or offshore personnel preparing for roles on Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels.
3. What will I learn in an AHT course?
You will learn about anchor handling equipment, winches, towing systems, anchor deployment and recovery, vessel stability, risk assessment, and safe towing practices.
4. Does the AHT course cover AHTS vessel operations?
Yes. The training covers AHTS vessel layouts, deck equipment, winch configurations, anchor handling procedures, towing arrangements, and operational safety.
5. Is winch operation included in Anchor Handling & Towing training?
Yes. Winch configurations and safe winch operations form an important part of the AHT course, along with towing equipment and anchor handling procedures.
6. Does the AHT course cover towing and anchor deployment?
Yes. The course covers towing rigs, towline configurations, towing bridles, anchor delivery, deployment, chasing, pulling out, and anchor retrieval.
7. What are the eligibility requirements for the AHT course?
Candidates should generally be at least 18 years old, with maritime or offshore experience preferred. Relevant basic safety training and medical fitness may also be required.
8. How long is the Anchor Handling & Towing (AHT) course?
The AHT course has a duration of 24 hours and is designed for the offshore oil and gas industry.
9. Can international candidates take the AHT course in India?
Yes. International candidates can enrol subject to the course requirements and available training arrangements in India.
10. Is the AHT course useful for working on offshore oil and gas vessels?
Yes. The training develops job-relevant knowledge of anchor handling, towing, winch operations, vessel stability, and offshore safety for personnel working around AHTS and related offshore operations.