Anchors and chain. Maintenance is essential.
Follow anchoring procedures!
Anchor and chain loss can often lead to collisions and grounding, which can result in additional damage to your vessel.
- The D-shackle is the technical component with the highest loss causing failure rate.
- The windlass brake is essential. The tension of the brakes to be adjusted and liners replaced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Be aware of the environmental risk factors, such as the weather, strength of the currents and water depth.
- Authorities may require that lost anchors are recovered.