Before pulling the anchor up, the boat operator releases a sleeve, or cylinder. “The sleeve travels down the line and, on reaching the release device, activates pins which allows a coupling to ...

The RAR acoustic release needs fewer anchor handling vessels (AHVs) on hire and for less time, to move the rig, saving costs and CO2 emissions from the boats. Demand for AHVs is very high this ...

“Our investigation into the root cause of the inadvertent release of the anchor is underway,” B.C. Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall said Tuesday. Passengers at the front of the ferry were ...