Description
Lower and raise the anchor poles, or spuds, of a dredge vessel. Determine the desired position of the spuds and release them. Hoist the spuds back up to change the position of the ship.
Alternative labels
lower anchor poles
lowering anchor poles
raising of anchor poles
positioning anchor poles
lowering of anchor poles
dredge vessel spud positioning
positioning of spuds
positioning spuds
spud positioning
position spuds
raising anchor poles
positioning of anchor poles
raise anchor poles
position dredge vessel spuds
positioning of dredge vessel spuds
anchor pole positioning
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Position anchor poles is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Position anchor poles is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Dredge operator: Dredge operators work with industrial equipment to remove underwater material in order to make the area accessible to ships, to establish ports, to lay cables or for other purposes, and move the material to the desired location.
Dredging supervisor: Dredging supervisors monitor dredging operations. They make sure the operation proceeds per regulations and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
Underwater construction supervisor: Underwater construction supervisors monitor underwater construction projects such as tunnels, canal locks and bridge pillars. They guide and instruct construction commercial divers and make sure they adhere to safety regulations.
References
- Position anchor poles – ESCO