20.2 Anchors
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20.2 Anchors

  20.2.1 The Tabulated values for anchor masses refer to High Holding Power anchors. Anchors of other designs may be accepted based on the stated holding power.

  20.2.2 When a fisherman type of anchor is provided, the mass given in Table 1 should be increased by 75% but the diameter of the anchor cable need not be increased.

  20.2.3 For vessels with an unusually high windage, due to high freeboard, a large rig, large deckhouses or superstructures, the mass of the anchor and the anchor cable diameter should be increased above that required in Table 1 to correspond to the increased wind loading. The increase in anchor mass and corresponding cable strength is to be to the satisfaction of the Certifying Authority.

  20.2.4 For vessels of unusual or non-conventional ship form (including pontoon barges) the anchor and cable size should be to the satisfaction of the Certifying Authority.

  20.2.5 Anchors are to be rigged ready for use. Only where the particular operating patterns dictate may the anchor be left unready, e.g. Pilot boat duties.

  20.2.6 The design of the anchor is to be acceptable to the Certifying Authority.

  20.2.7 Stainless steel and aluminium anchors will be separately considered dependent upon the test loads for which the anchor has been designed.


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