Anchor watches shall be maintained in accordance with Masters orders. This should include regular inspection of lead and weight on chain. For the safety of ship strict anchor watches must be kept when the ship is at anchor. The principle reason for keeping anchor watches is to maintain the safety and security of the vessel. The […]
There are a number of reasons why a vessel may wish to anchor, for example : the berth or cargo is not available. an amendment to the passage plan. the pilot is not available / boarding delayed. machinery breakdown. awaiting good weather / adverse weather. voyage orders not available. Anchoring operations planning consists of information, […]
There are a number of reasons why a vessel may wish to anchor, for example : the berth or cargo is not available. an amendment to the passage plan. the pilot is not available / boarding delayed. machinery breakdown. awaiting good weather / adverse weather. voyage orders not available. Anchoring operations planning consists of information, […]
Anchor watches shall be maintained in accordance with Masters orders. This should include regular inspection of lead and weight on chain. For the safety of ship strict anchor watches must be kept when the ship is at anchor. The principle reason for keeping anchor watches is to maintain the safety and security of the vessel. The […]
When anchor and chain damage resulted from the following causes, they can be covered by insurance as ‘General Average’ sacrifices loss. The Master shall in such cases secure witness statement from external sources if Possible. a. When the anchor and chain were damaged by Dropping in an emergency in order to avoid an Urgent Danger […]