Understanding Anchors & Chains

Understanding Anchors & Chains

Feb 15, 2016

Anchors and anchor chains are among the most important equipment on board a vessel. Frequently in use at anchorage and as safety equipment in bad weather conditions, it is very important that their quality meets the requirements of class societies.

In this briefing paper we delve deep into the details of anchors and chains courtesy of Per Fossen, sales & marketing director of Norway's Fossen Shipping A.S.

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