The course provides a general understanding of winch operation carried out during anchor handling and towing operations, including emergencies.

• Types of winches like use and operation.
• Introduction to components and layout of the winch system.
• Terminology, phrases and abbreviations.
• Winch computer uses and limitations.
• Winch capacities and wire length monitoring.
• Tension control and load monitoring.
• Emergency functions, including emergency release and emergency braking.
• Ancillary deck equipment including towing pins and stoppers.

Duration: 2 days