Anchor Handling & Towing Course (AHTC)

Duration: 4 Days
Maximum Intake: 6
Prerequisites: None

Overview

The Anchor Handling & Towing Course is a simulator-based programme designed to provide participants with comprehensive operational knowledge of anchor handling and towing vessels. The course focuses on vessel layout, deck equipment, power management systems, operational challenges, and safe execution of anchor handling and towing operations using full-mission bridge simulation.

Course Objectives

• Understand anchor handling and towing vessel layout and equipment
• Learn operational constraints and challenges during AH & towing
• Develop awareness of power management and propulsion systems
• Apply pre-operation planning and safety procedures
• Improve manoeuvring skills during offshore operations

Course Content / Key Topics

• Anchor handling and towing vessel types
• Fixed and loose deck equipment
• Power management and propulsion systems
• Anchor handling and towing procedures
• Operational risk assessment and safety
• Simulator-based vessel manoeuvring exercises

Training Methodology

• Classroom instruction
• 360° Full Mission Offshore Vessel Bridge Simulator

Who Should Attend

• Deck officers
• Offshore marine personnel involved in anchor handling and towing operations