1.Study the chart& the type of bottom; mud & clay are good holding ground. Marsh, ooze, rock, coral are bad holding grounds & should be avoided. 2.Determine the required position & check possible anchor bearings. 3.Observe the position from all points of the compass, taking into account wind from any direction & subsequent shelter available from the cliffs & shore. 4.Note the tidal stream, if any, and its maximum strength for the time of the year. 5.Obtain an immediate weather forecast, and anticipated weather predictions. 6. Note the course of approach, and point at which speed has to be reduced. 7. Predetermine the wind direction relative to the ship’s head when you would be expecting to let go anchor. 8. Brief key personnel on the amount of cable to be paid out and the depth of water. 9. Check on the chart that the area is clear of underwater power cables & obstructions.
PREPATORY WORK TO LET GO ANCHOR:-
1.Inform E/R to start the breaker for windlass power.
2. Put on windlass power from the foc’sle store. 3. Check Bridge to Foc’sle communication- Radio & PA. 4. Ch.Off to take head count of anchor party & report to Bridge when all present. Ch.Off to check all personnel are wearing appropriate safety gear. 5. Bridge to inform Ch.Off which side anchor to be prepared for letting go. 6. Check windlass brake is holding & put windlass in gear. 7. Ch.Off to confirm whether anchor lashings, bow stopper & Spurling pipe covers have been removed. (Done as per B-03- Preparation for Arrival Port) 8. Take a little weight on the gear & unscrew the brake. 9. Walk back the cable to keep the anchor A’ Cockbill- Clear of the hawse pipe & above the water level. 10. Screw the brake & check that the brake is holding. 11. Take the windlass out of gear. 12. Confirm that the gear has been disengaged visually & turn the windlass briefly to double check. 13. Ch.Off to report to the Bridge that the anchor is on brake & ready for letting go.
PREPATORY WORK FOR WEIGHING ANCHOR:-
1.Inform E/R to start the breaker for windlass power.
2. Put on windlass power from the foc’sle store. 3. Check Bridge to Foc’sle communication- Radio & PA. 4. Ch.Off to take head count of anchor party & report to Bridge when all present. Ch.Off to check all personnel are wearing appropriate safety gear. 5.Inform E/R to start Deck water after confirming anchor wash v/v is open. 6. Take out bow stopper 7.Engage the windlass gear & take a little weight of the cable. 8. Unscrew the brake 9. Ch.Off to report to bridge that anchor is ready to be heaved up.
1.After manoeuvring the vessel to the desired position take all way off so that vessel is stopped over the ground. 2. Vessel should be heading to the wind and/or tide. 3. The Engines should be operated to give sternway to the vessel. 4. Check over the side and see that the stern wake is about half way up the vessel’s length. 5. Give the order to Let go Anchor to Ch.Off. 6. The Ch.Off should order the brake to be unscrewed and allow the cable to run out with the weight of the anchor. 7. The Ch.Off should apply the brake once enough cable is paid out to avoid piling the cable on the anchor. 8. Check the cable periodically by applying the brake while the vessel drops astern either under engine power or due to the action of the tide to lay the required length of cable. 9.Once the required length has been paid out the Ch.Off to watch the cable & inform the bridge once the anchor is “brought up”. 10. After being satisfied that anchor is holding Ch.Off to screw the brake tight.
ANCHORING IN DEEP WATERS:
1.When the depth of water exceeds 25 meters:
Walk back the anchor in the water close to the sea bottom (5 to 10 meters) & then let go.
2. When the depth of water exceeds 50 meters:
Walk back the anchor until it reaches the sea bottom and pay out the anchor chain under power to the desired amount of chain to be laid out while laying the chain along the sea bottom.
3. In the above case, when paying out the anchor chain, the speed over the ground should be 0.5 kts Or less.
OPERATION TO WEIGH ANCHOR:
1.Ch.Off to report to the Bridge the direction in which cable is leading.
2. After getting the order from the Bridge, Ch.Off to commence weighing anchor. 3. Ch.Off to report to the Bridge when each shackle appears on deck & report the direction of the cable & the tautness of the cable. 4. In case the cable is at Long Stay and a lot of weight is experienced on the windlass use of engines should be made to ease off the weight. 5. In case cable is leading across the bow and rubbing against the stem, proper use of engines and rudder can be made to get the cable clear of the stem. 6. Ch.Off to report to the Bridge once the anchor is sighted & clear.
POINTS TO OBSERVE WHEN ANCHORING:
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In deciding the length of cable the following to be considered:
1. Depth of water 2. Type of holding ground, good or bad. 3. Length of time the vessel intends to stay. 4. Sea room available for circle of swing. 5. Expected weather conditions. 6. Strength of tide, if any. 7. Draught & amount of hull exposed to the wind. 8. Type of anchor and its holding power. 9. As PCC’s tend to yaw about over a wide range of area due consideration to be given for dropping a second anchor to check the movement of the vessel. 10. Increase of forward draft to trim the vessel by the head may also be considered.
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