Winch Courses

Winches used offshore and on vessels are often large, heavy pieces of machinery, and like all other large moving machines need to be operated properly and safely. As winches become more advanced and have more complex functions, knowing how to use them correctly becomes increasingly important.

In response to increased customer focus on safety and correct use, MacArtney has introduced a range of winch training courses. They are designed to ensure that supervisors and operators have a complete understanding of how the winch functions and how to operate it safely and responsibly.

Two types of courses have been developed; a supervisor course that lasts 3 days and a one-day operator course. Both courses combine theory and practical elements, and this "hands-on" approach can include the customer's own winch system on their site, or can be conducted at the production site.

Although safety is clearly the prime focus of the courses, training has a more practical added bonus as proper use and maintenance can dramatically extend the working life of equipment. MacArtney's courses give operators and supervisors a thorough understanding of how to use and maintain the machinery correctly.

MacArtney has run eight winch courses since the scheme started in the summer of 2008 and has many more planned for 2009.