Anchoring is as frequent an operation on board as loading and unloading cargo. But in spite of being a frequent operation, the number of incidents related to anchoring never seems to reduce. That is when many minor incidents never come to light to a wider audience.
The truth is that even after being a routine operation, an effective way of anchoring is not child’s play.
How It Holds The Ship?
When an anchor is dropped, The crown of the anchor is the first to hit...
Lost anchors are among the top five reasons for claims costs, and DNV GL, Gard and The Swedish Club have responded to a negative trend in loss of anchors and chains and associated costs with a study into root causes.
The anchor and the anchoring mechanisms and procedures are crucial elements in securing a ship. Loss of anchor and chain damage is a serious matter. It affects ship seaworthiness.
How many anchor lost per year?DNV GL has observed a relatively high number of anchor losses with 8-10...
The cargo vessel broke into part during navigation at Black Sea.
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For mariners, anchoring a ship is not just an art but a form of science involving a sense of pivot. The role of a ship’s anchor is extremely vital mainly in windy conditions.
Keeping the importance of this in mind, MarineInsight has formulated a detailed guide on how to go about anchoring a ship properly. Let’s take a look at that.
Berthing in windy conditionsWhile berthing a ship alongside a jetty or a pier in tidal or windy conditions, the role of the ship’s anchor is extremely vital.
Stemming...
https://mfame.guru/answer-how-a-ship-is-berthed-using-an-anchor/
Bulk carrier suffered engine failure and drifted in Bosphorus in Beykoz area, Istanbul, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?Bulk carrier SANTORINI started to drift in Bosphorus in Beykoz area, Istanbul, after suffering engine failure at around 0000 LT Oct 14. She was transiting Bosphorus in the southern direction.
Anchor droppedJudging from available visuals, the bulk carrier had dropped anchor in emergency, to avoid a serious accident.
Tug supportTugs responded and the ship was taken...
https://mfame.guru/bulk-carrier-drifted-after-engine-failure/
Standard Club informed that it has seen a recent increase of incidents involving lost anchors, which are potentially related to high water levels in the Mississippi river.
In the past, high water conditions on the US inland river system followed a well-defined annual schedule. However, in recent years, because of the impact of unpredictable weather, there have been higher river levels for longer periods of time. Similarly, the Mississippi River has been experiencing erratic conditions which have...
https://safety4sea.com/rise-of-lost-anchor-incidents-in-mississippi/
On 11 January, a coastal freighter anchored in Oban bay, Scotland requested help from the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) in Oban Station, as it was facing difficulties due to force winds. In light of the situation, Oban RNLI Lifeboat “Mora Edith MacDonald” was sent in the area to provide its assistance to the dragged vessel.
The 1,300 tonne coaster “CEG Galaxy” had dragged both of its anchors close to the shore of Kerrera and the busy north entrance of Oban bay facing windy conditions,...
https://safety4sea.com/rnli-lifeboat-rescues-vessel-dragged-anchor-off-oban-bay/
The Swedish Club shares lessons learned from a loss of anchor incident, which took place in heavy weather. The anchor and chain were lost and the vessel was not allowed to continue its journey until the anchor and chain had been replaced.
The incident
The vessel was waiting for its berth to become available, and decided to anchor. A preanchor briefing took place on the bridge where the number of shackles to be used was discussed and what different tasks the crew had during the anchoring operation.
https://safety4sea.com/proper-understanding-of-anchor-equipment-limitations-crucial/
A dragging anchor is one of the many unwelcome incidents a ship may encounter during its operational life at sea. Sometimes the anchor may drag, something that may not be in control of the crew. So, what rests for the crew to do is to recognize the signs of a dragging anchor: Early identification is the key to avoid accident-related to the dragging anchor situations.
The most frequent anchor-related incidents occur when the anchor drags and the vessel drifts without holding power, which could...
https://safety4sea.com/cm-dos-and-donts-when-dragging-anchor/
Setting an anchor correctly with confidence and knowing that your boat will be safe in a well-secured anchorage, gives you a sense of relaxation without concerning to rely on mooring and marinas when cruising. Keep in mind that anchoring plays an intense role in boat handling skills.
If you don’t have at least a basic knowledge of how to anchor properly, then your boat and also the other boats anchored nearby, will be at risk. Although, to anchor right is not always an easy process, since there...