At Spear Maritime Academy, we offer specialized Winch Operator Training designed for personnel working in offshore, marine, and industrial environments where the use of winches is critical for lifting, towing, and mooring operations. This course focuses on safety, precision, and operational control to prepare participants for real-world winch handling responsibilities.

What is a Winch Operator?

A Winch Operator is responsible for operating lifting and hoisting equipment such as winches, used in cargo handling, offshore construction, anchoring systems, and diving operations. Their role is vital to maintaining safety and efficiency during critical lifting tasks on vessels, rigs, and offshore platforms.

The course provides a general understanding of winch operation carrier out during anchor handling and towing operations, including emergencies.

• Types of winches like use and operation.
• Introduction to components and layout of the winch system
• Terminology, phrases and abbreviations.
• Winch computer uses and limitations.
• Winch capacities and wire length monitoring.
• Tension control and load monitoring.
• Emergency function, including emergency release and emergency braking.
• Ancillary deck equipment including towing pins and stoppers.

Duration: - 2 Days