Manuseio de âncoras: instalação da âncora Stevpris

Abstract

To have a good understanding of how to handle an anchor with a Anchor Handling Vessel -AHV, we must first know the elements that comprise an anchoring system: anchors, chains and cables. There are various type of anchors, each with its specific characteristic, and they can be used for shallow or deep water. Chain, which are parts of the moors, and specialchain are usedto suit the needs imposed to make handling and cables, or to aid in handling or anchoring itself. Knowing the composition of an anchoring system, you should now know the anchoring system is used to attach the anchor to the floating unit and its type: catenary, taut-leg mooring or vertical. This directly influences the type of anchor to use. With an overview of how the anchoring system works, remains now know the ship will do the installation, the Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTS), which in many operations it can perform, will be given attention in anchor handling, theme of this work. A highlight is also given equipment involved in handling anchors for a better understanding of how to make the installation of anchor stevpris mk5.