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    1. If unable to heave up the anchor, identify problems with the windlass and try switching parts or rigging mooring lines from another winch to turn the windlass drums. 2. If repair is not possible, rig mooring lines from an operational winch to turn the defective windlass drums and heave up the anchor chain. 3. If rigging mooring lines does not work, cut the anchor chain as a last resort, taking safety precautions when cutting.

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    1. If unable to heave up the anchor, identify problems with the windlass and try switching parts or rigging mooring lines from another winch to turn the windlass drums. 2. If repair is not possible, rig mooring lines from an operational winch to turn the defective windlass drums and heave up the anchor chain. 3. If rigging mooring lines does not work, cut the anchor chain as a last resort, taking safety precautions when cutting.

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    1. If unable to heave up the anchor, identify problems with the windlass and try switching parts or rigging mooring lines from another winch to turn the windlass drums. 2. If repair is not possible, rig mooring lines from an operational winch to turn the defective windlass drums and heave up the anchor chain. 3. If rigging mooring lines does not work, cut the anchor chain as a last resort, taking safety precautions when cutting.

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    1. If unable to heave up the anchor, identify problems with the windlass and try switching parts or rigging mooring lines from another winch to turn the windlass drums. 2. If repair is not possible, rig mooring lines from an operational winch to turn the defective windlass drums and heave up the anchor chain. 3. If rigging mooring lines does not work, cut the anchor chain as a last resort, taking safety precautions when cutting.

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    Document ID: A044

    Actions when unable to heave up anchor 1 Feb 2018

    If unable to heave up the anchor, follow below in order of priority:

    1.
    Identify the problem in cooperation with the Fleet Group.
    Consider switching parts from the operational windlass.

    Illustrated are some of electrical parts, other than nonworking hydraulic motor, which
    may fail.

    2.
    If repair is not possible, attempt to rig out mooring ropes from an operational winch to
    the mooring and warping drums of the defective windlass.
    Before attempting to turn, disconnect the hydraulic/electric motor and blank the
    relevant hydraulic lines (as applicable) in discussion with Fleet Group.

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    Actions when unable to heave up anchor 1 Feb 2018

    The two mooring drums and the warping drum can be used to engage the windlass
    and heave up the gypsy (chain lifter drum) using another mooring winches as
    illustrated in the # 1 diagram given on next page.

    Below are two different mooring arrangements where the port windlass is not
    working. The coloured mooring lines from other winches are configured, to provide
    turning moment to the defective windlass enabling to heave the anchor chain.

    NOTE: The windlass pull may be increased by running mooring lines from more than one
    winch/windlass.

    Illustration 1

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    Illustration 2

    3.
    If the attempt to heave the anchor cannot be carried out, consider cutting the anchor
    chain. Only do this in agreement with the Fleet Group. The best location for cutting is
    to cut the link which is in the hawse pipe, just in line with the forecastle deck level as
    illustrated. When cutting expect not take more than 10 min. for the smallest link and
    up to 45 min for the largest chain link.

    As against illustrated, for safety reasons, use a long


    extension shaft to the gas torch while cutting the chain
    link.

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    Actions when unable to heave up anchor 1 Feb 2018

    Below are the general steps to be taken as a minimum for cutting the anchor chain:

    • Perform Safe Job Analysis and tool box talk


    • Note and mark in chart exact position of anchor
    • Recheck anchor brakes are tightened
    • Anchor bow stopper in stop position with safety pin inserted
    • Anchor lashing removed
    • If possible, connect anchor buoy or markers made of floating material (for later
    recovery) to the anchor chain. Ensure that the rope or wire which is used does
    not get damaged while using the gas torch
    • Use appropriate length of gas torch by modifying its handle (for increasing the
    distance from the cutting point).
    • Avoid cutting more than one chain link to preserve the length of the chain once
    re-joined

    4.
    If the circumstances are beyond control, and the chain link cannot be cut, proceed to
    release the anchor chain from the bitter end. When releasing the bitter end, ensure
    the remaining length of the anchor chain in the chain locker is not under load.

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