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Contenido

This book provides a practical informative guide to modern equipment, seamanship practices and the associated problems.



Índice:

Introduction

Background

1. ANCHOR TYPES
1.1. Testing the anchors
1.2. Anchor design
1.3. Anchor and chain damage and loss
1.4. The holding power of anchors

2. THE CHAIN
2.1. Shackles and joining gear

3. THE WINDLASS

4. THE WIND AND CURRENT EFFECT
4.1. Wind/current forcesand holding powers

5. ANCHORAGES
5.1. Manoeuvrability
5.2. Anchorage types
5.3. Positioning
5.4. Responsabilities in anchorages
5.5. Approach to the anchorage
5.6. Choosing the anchor position

6. METHODS OF ANCHORING AND MOORING
6.1. Anchoring to a single anchor
6.2. Wich anchor?
6.3. Using both anchors

7. AFTER ANCHORING
7.1. The anchor watch

8. MOORING
8.1. Standing moor
8.2. Running moor
8.3. Berthing using anchors

9. MANOEUVRING WITH ANCHORS

10. LARGE VESSELS

11. HANGING OFF AN ANCHOR
11.1. When the anchor drags

12. GROUND TRACKLE MAINTENANCE
12.1. Anchor markings

13. HEAVING ANCHOR

Conclusion

Anchoring terms

References