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Thursday, 29 May

MSF 'All Members Meeting' - Anchor-Handling Conference

Welcome to the Anchor-Handling Conference where we'll discuss all things related to anchor handling operations.

By Marine Safety Forum

Date and time

Thu, 29 May 2025 13:30 - 16:40 GMT+1. Doors at 1pm

Location

Beach Ballroom

Beach Promenade Aberdeen AB24 5NR United Kingdom

Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Registration and Check-in for the Conference

MSF Steering Group

1:30 PM - 1:40 PM

Anchor-Handling Conference Opening Commentary

Steve Farrell

A welcome to the first Anchor-Handling Conference in Aberdeen from the Anchor-Handling Workgroup.

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM

High MBL R5 Rig-Chain Issues

Dag-Borre Lillestol (DNV)

A presentation of the issues being experienced with R5 Grade Rig-Chain.

2:10 PM - 2:40 PM

Shrinking Pool of Marine Professionals for Towmasters, Marine Reps, Etc…

Joe Redman (Interocean)

Danny Biancato (BVM&OS)

Where will we get experienced Anchor-Handling Professionals from in the future?

2:40 PM - 3:10 PM

Managing Oversized Mooring Equipment with Existing Vessel Specifications

Eirik Klokkersund (Solstad)

With Mooring Equipment and Associated Jewellery becoming larger going forward, how can we manage this safely?

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM

Coffee and Networking

Everyone

An opportunity for Tea, Coffee and Tab-nabs together with networking with like-minded professionals and the opportunity to visit the marketing tables around the room.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

GOMO Anchor Retrieval Guidance

Victor Remmers [Delmar)

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

New Design of CSV for Oversized Mooring Equipment

Bjorn-Inge Engene (Aurora Offshore)

4:30 PM - 4:40 PM

Anchor-Handling Conference Closing Summary

Steve Farrell

A summary of the afternoons presentations and a thank you to those who have taken part.

Meeting Ends

About this event

Event lasts 3 hours 10 minutes

MSF 'All Members Meeting' - Anchor-Handling Conference

Come join us at the Beach Ballroom for a day filled with networking and learning at the MSF 'All Members Meeting' - Anchor-Handling Conference! This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, share insights, and gain valuable knowledge about anchor-handling. Don't miss out on this exciting event - mark your calendars now!

Organised by

Marine Safety Forum