SHIPS' ANCHORS

The stock-type of ship's anchor that was formerly so widely used is contrasted with the largely stockless types employed on modern ships. Photographs illustrate three different types of these stockless anchors. The exacting requirements that anchors must meet to gain certification for use from a classification society such as Lloyd's Register of Shipping are described.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Publication Date: 1989-7

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 1-1/2
• Serial:
  • Safety at Sea International
  • Issue Number: No.244
  • Publisher: DMG World Media, Limited
  • ISSN: 0142-0666

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Certification; Operating rules; Specifications
• Uncontrolled Terms: Anchors; Requirements
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Marine Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00658416
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM