Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173:body:0:p105
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 272305–275173

an installation. Risk assessments are essential for such operations. Offshore personnel should be aware of the operational limitations of the various vessels used, including their power and freeboard. Detailed procedures for each operation should be set out in the ship's Operations Manual.

Vessel owners must ensure that vessels involved in anchor handling operations are fit for the purpose and adequately manned.

Where several vessels are working together on the same operation, a specific communication plan for that activity must be established to ensure an effective and coordinated action in the event of any unintended incident.

Communication between vessel workstations where the person in command and winch driver will be, and the anchor handling deck must be decided prior to the operation.

As anchor handling is often performed over the stern, control measures must be implemented to eliminate or minimise the risk of crew members being washed across the deck by seas coming aboard during operations. The person in command has the authority to cease operations if the weather is such that there is a significant risk of injury due to boarding seas.

If in attendance, the standby vessel should be informed of all operations in progress.

Crew Briefing

Before commencing work, the person in command should brief the crew on the planned operation, including any unusual aspects of the job and hazards that may be encountered. A Job Safety Analysis covering the proposed work program should be reviewed and discussed at this 'toolbox meeting'.

If it becomes necessary to deviate from the plan during the operation, written procedures should be established detailing responsibilities. Any deviation from the plan should be agreed by all parties.

Crew should also be provided with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the operation of deck machinery.

Clear Decks

Anchor handling vessels should have clear decks prior to commencing anchor handling operations. All personnel should be clear of the deck and in a protected place at all times, except when they are actually working on the anchor handling equipment.

Equipment

Anchor handling equipment is exposed to heavy wear and damage. A system must be in place for the testing, inspection and maintenance of anchor handling equipment.

All equipment used in anchor handling operations should be secured until required. Care should be taken when opening up wire coils, in particular pendant wires, as injuries have occurred when the coils spring open following release of the securing bands.

When running anchors, the person in command of the anchor handling vessel should be advised where the installation winches have payout limitations so that speed can be controlled.

It is preferable to have a length of chain installed between the crown of the anchor and the pendant and this chain