When anchoring a ship, the Captain takes the following into consideration: the depth of the water, if the water is too deep the anchor might drag. The type of bottom that will best hold the anchor. Not close to navigation hazards and as far away from other ships as possible. Do not anchor in harbor traffic lanes and choose the area with the weakest winds and currents. Find a place with a lot of navigational aids (landmarks, etc.) to monitor the ship’s position. The Ms Rotterdam has 2 anchors forward and 1 astern. The forward anchors each weigh 8 tons.
No comments:
Post a Comment