A practical guide to the operation of modern anchor handling tugs engaged in anchor handling and towing operations.
ÍNDICE:
Scope and purpose of the book
Abbreviations used in the text
PART 1. THEORY
Chapter 1. AHTS power, thrusters, propulsion and steering
Chapter 2. The environmental forces acting on an AHTS vessel
Chapter 3. Controlling an AHTS vessel's thrusters and rudders
Chapter 4. The affect of a tow on AHTS vessel stability
Chapter 5. Case studies
Appendix to Part 1 - Possible improvements to AHTS vessel safety
PART 2. PRACTICE
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Basic operational cautions - summary from Part 1
Chapter 3. Summary of the key points of Part 2
Chapter 4. The behaviour of AHTS class vessels when going astern
Chapter 5. Bollard pull certification
Chapter 6. Turning and manoeuvring modern anchor handling vessels
Chapter 7. The AHTS design and towing operations.
Chapter 8. The dangers of very high loads during deep water anchor handling operations.
Chapter 9. The dangers of high speed manoeuvring during lay barge operations.
Chapter 10. Some operational characteristics of modern high powered AHTS type vessels.
Chapter 11. Anchor handling loads - basic data required and how to use it.
Chapter 12. Calculating anchor handling loads
Chapter 13. Guidelines on when to start, cease and re-evaluate the safety of an anchor handling operation.
Chapter 14. Two boat anchor deployment/recovery operations - management of risk.
Chapter 15. "Load sharing" mooring operations - particular risks.
Chapter 16. The responsabilities of personnel in charge of anchor handling and towing operations.
Chapter 17. Instructions to towmasters and rig movers.
Chapter 18. Ship knowledge and practical ship handling exercises.
Chapter 19. Offshore construction operations.
APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Rig move meeting pro forma
Appendix 2. Reference documents
Appendix 3. Tugmasters training - A view by Captain Terry Phillips
Appendix 4. Further reading
