MARLOW NEWSLETTER - Marlow Navigation Training Center

Dec 2008 3rd Issue
Operations were suspended for most erations and feedback.
of the next day due to worsening weather
conditions and the vessels left for standby
outside the 500m zone. During the
standby time the vessel operated in
Dynamic Positioning (DP) mode for
greasing the towing wire.
Operations were resumed and the bridle
was connected, allowing the drilling rig to
heave itself to its final position by using
anchor lines (final distance from fixed
production rig installation approx 2 me-
tres). All 3 anchors were recovered and
collected full equipment on deck for de-
livery back to Den Helder.
Kuido says that the trip was very benefi-
cial in getting a better understanding in re-
gards to towing and anchor handling
operations, and a better understanding of
the equipment setup and the way of op-
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Many thanks to the owners, to Capt. Ser-
hiy Ponomarenko and to all the crew for
the “experience” on AHT Magnus.
Article provided by -
Kuido Naaber - MN CYPRUS