Hilli Anchor Chain Renewal Task

Some time ago the Hilli’s port anchor chain some section was removed due to unknown reason. The owner of the vessel was decided to renew the non present section last month. New anchor and chain was brought in Singapore then it was reclassified to DNV from Lloyds. Shipments via an AHTS named Lewek Swift depart from Singapore on Monday 11th July 2010. Lewek Swift arrived Labuan on 13th July 2010. All preparation and Risk assessment discussed with all parties involve (BPSC key personnel, Labuan Shipyard superviser, AHTS operators, Compressor leasing company, additional man power Supply Company and the vessel owner cum manager). The task scheduled to take place on 14th July 2010 (today).

As usual the worker force of BPSC attended the safety moment and warm up section. A separate RA and JHA briefing conducted by the BPSC management to BPSC workers, compressor leasing company representative at 0720 hrs. Everyone understands their own responsibility during this operation. After final checks on permit and tools, the operation key personnel left the BPSC base to Hilli @ 0900 hrs. Barge Gaya 2 was already approach the Hilli before the main key personnel board the vessel. An additional spare 1 tonnes DO was lowered to Gaya 2 barge before it make fast at Hilli’s starboard side @ 0945 hrs. Air hose from barge lifted and connected to the port anchor windlass as this previously operated by steam and the vessel currently dead.

Starboard windlass tested and the remaining chain lowered up to water surface and wait for the AHTS Lewek Swift to pick the anchor chain.

The AHTS arrived around lunch and on DP position approached the anchor. The anchor chain lowered to their deck and the old counter shackles cut out and connected to new chain. The chain later lifted with air windlass. Total lifting took 4 hours. The new anchor secured finally.

End the of the day BPSC comm. Centre ordered to stand down after completion.

Heroes of Hilli Anchor Operation