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Anchor handler and tugboat: features of employment
Anchor handling vessels and tugs - important participants in maritime logistics, construction and support of offshore projects. Without them, it is impossible to move large objects, install drilling platforms, escort ships in ports and roadsteads. Working on these types of vessels requires high qualifications, excellent physical fitness and readiness for non-standard tasks.
What is an anchor breeder?
This is a vessel designed to install, move and remove anchor systems, most often when arranging drilling platforms. These vessels are equipped with powerful winches, rope devices, dynamic positioning (DP) systems, and deck cranes. The work of anchor breeders extremely responsible - the safety of the platform and the entire complex on the water depends on the correct installation of anchors.
Functions and tasks of anchor handlers:
placing and securing anchors at specified points;
dragging anchors and platforms;
maintenance of anchor lines;
transportation of auxiliary equipment to the shelf;
tug functions in emergency situations.
A tug is a vessel with a powerful power plant, designed to escort, tow and maneuver other vessels. There are sea and port tugs, rescue, ice and multi-purpose. Sea tugs operate far from the coast, accompany large vessels, and also participate in the transportation of floating objects: platforms, pontoons, bridge sections.
Features of working on these types of vessels
Working as an anchor handler and tugboat requires seafarers to react quickly, have good knowledge of technology and the ability to operate in difficult conditions. Main difficulties:
constant physical activity;
working with heavy equipment;
shifts in remote areas and offshore projects;
high safety requirements.
Current vacancies
On these types of ships you can find employment in the following positions:
Captain. Coordinates all operations, monitors navigation, crew safety, and participates in planning towing and setting anchors.
Senior mate. Organizes deck work, monitors anchor installation operations, and is responsible for mooring and cargo safety.
Mechanic. Monitors the serviceability of the power plant, winches, hydraulics and other mechanisms. Tugs and anchor handlers - technically complex vessels, and an experienced mechanic is indispensable here.
Sailor. Performs physical operations on deck: rope management, mooring, participation in towing, equipment maintenance. Experience with heavy anchor winches is often required.
Electromechanical Engineer (ETO). Responsible for power supply and electronic systems, including dynamic positioning systems.
Cook and service staff. During long shifts at sea, cooks, paramedics and other specialists who ensure the well-being of the crew are important.
For work on tugboats and anchor handlers required: maritime education, relevant package of documents, experience on similar vessels, DP certificates (if the vessel is equipped with dynamic positioning).
It is important to be physically tough and able to work in a team. These vessels are often involved in projects in difficult weather conditions, including the Arctic, so preparedness for extreme situations is mandatory.
Where to look for vacancies?
Anchor handlers and tugboats are vessels for those strong in spirit and body. There is no place for random people - only a team, clear coordination and readiness for challenges. If you dream of a real maritime job, where every day is a challenge and a contribution to the safety of the maritime industry, join the crews through Marine MAN.
Our crewing company offers vacancies on tugboats and anchor handlers both domestic and international fleets. Thanks to cooperation with leading shipowners, you can find work here:
with decent pay;
in a modern fleet;
with full support in paperwork and advice on requirements.
Convenient filters by vessel type, flag, contract and qualifications are available on the Marine MAN website.