Operações de embarcações Anchor handling tug supply (AHTS)

Abstract

The operations of anchorage, lift anchors and towing of drilling and productionrig sare directly related to the success of oil exploration. Therefore the AHTS vessels came, also known as anchor hand ling vessels. Nowadays, there are marine units with dynamic positioning system(DP), which dispenses the use of mooring systems. However the demand for AHTS has been growing exponentially, especially in Brazil, more specifically in the Campos basin, Espírito Santo basin and Santos basin, due to recent discoveries of new oil blocks. The operation of an anchor handl ingrequires dedication, knowledge, skill and experience mainly because it is extremely hazardousto the participants. The captains and Chief mates of AHT Sare responsible for managing the maneuvers, with the primary assignment to protec this subordinates, who areon the main deck, directly engagedin handling.Theim provement and constant recycling of these alead to harmony and efficiency resulting in its functions, achieving the desired goals by their employers safely and quickly.The relevance of this study is to present, through the literature search, a source of consultation for professionals and sudents of this subject and the beginners of this activity.