What does AHC mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Active Heave Compensation (AHC) is a technology used in the offshore oil and gas industry to control the movement of subsea equipment. It helps to reduce the effect of waves and swell on operations, allowing equipment to stay stable during operations.

AHC works by sensing wave motion and automatically adjusting for it by controlling line speed, tension or power output, depending on the system set up. This helps keep the subsea operation steady even when there are large waves or swell.

AHC is primarily used in offshore oil and gas operations, but it can also be used in other maritime industries, such as fishing and recreational boating. It can also be used in shipboard activities such as mooring or docking operations.

AHC provides improved safety due to its ability to make subsea operations more stable despite choppy waters. It also allows for greater control over line speed, tension or power output which can help increase efficiency during an operation.

One potential disadvantage with AHC is that it can be expensive to install and maintain depending on the type of system being used. Additionally, if not calibrated properly there can be safety issues with using this technology which should be taken into account before implementation.