Anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS)

Offshore vessels with anchor-handling, towing, and supply capability — high-power machinery and specialised deck gear.

Work environment

Demanding deck operations involving chasers, pelican hooks, wire winches; tight DP / dynamic operations near rigs.

Common ranks onboard

• master
• chief officer
• second officer
• chief engineer
• second engineer
• dpo
• bosun
• able seafarer deck

Typical certificates

• BOSIET
• BST
• PSCRB
• AFF
• MFA
• DPO

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Safety risks

• Wire / chain snap
• Rig deck-crew miscommunication
• DP failure during anchor handling

Last verified 5 months ago