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[Watch] Storm Beaches General Cargo Ship

General cargo lost both her anchors and got beached at Visakhapatnam, Bay of Bengal, reports Maritime Bulletin. 

What happened?

General cargo ship MV MAA lost both her anchors at night Oct 12. She was beached at Visakhapatnam, India, Bay of Bengal, when a storm bashed. 

The ship was deployed in Visakhapatnam – Mongla, Bangladesh for regular cargo service. The ship was almost running aground and people in large numbers gathered in that area.

A General Cargo Ship MV MAA drift to Vizag shore after it...

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A Guide To Types Of Anchors

types of anchorsWhat is an Anchor?

An anchor refers to a nautical or marine equipment intended to restrict vehicle or structural movement in the water. Anchors achieve their purpose by either using their weight to hold structures in place, clamping on to the bed of the waterbody, or using a combination of both these techniques.

In addition, anchors can also act as drogues (positive drag mechanism) for ships and other such vessels during storms. They provide a restoring drag that keeps the vessel stable and steady

https://www.marineinsight.com/naval-architecture/a-guide-to-types-of-anchors/