WHAT’S AT STAKE

Anchor handling is a critical operation performed in the offshore oil and gas industry, particularly during the installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore structures such as drilling rigs, production platforms, and floating vessels.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

COMMON DANGERS OF ANCHOR HANDGLING

• Equipment Failure: Winches, cables, chains, and anchor handling tugs, can experience mechanical failures.
• Personnel Injuries: There is a risk of personnel getting caught, entangled, or struck by moving machinery, cables, or chains. Falls from height, slips, trips, and other accidents can also occur during the operation.
• Vessel Capsizing or Instability: Uncontrolled movements, excessive strain, or inadequate weight distribution can […]

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