Marine Engineering

Types of Anchors Ordinary anchors High holding power (HHP) anchors Super high holding power (SHHP) anchors Ordinary anchors Ordinary anchors of “stockless” type are to be generally adopted and they are to be of the appropriate design in compliance with the rules or practice of each individual Society. The mass of the heads of stockless anchors including pins and fittings are not to be less than 60% of the total mass of the anchor. The mass, per anchor, of bower anchor, is required for anchors of equal mass. The mass of individual anchor may vary to 7% of the Table mass provided that the total mass of anchors is not less than that required for anchors of equal mass. High holding power (HHP) anchors A “high holding power” anchor is to be suitable for ship’s use and is not to require prior adjustment or special placement on the sea bottom. When special type of anchors designated “high holding power anchor” of proven superior holding abi...