Marking Methods for Marine Anchor Chains
Release time:
2022-09-19
A ship’s anchor chain marking refers to the markings painted on the connecting links (or connecting shackles) and the adjacent links, which indicate the segments of the ship’s anchor chain. These markings help crew members promptly determine when the ship is anchoring or weighing anchor and keep track of the length of the anchor chain being deployed. Probably most people aren’t very familiar with them—so let’s take a closer look at how these markings are made.
A ship’s anchor chain marking refers to the markings painted on the connecting links (or connecting shackles) and the adjacent links, which indicate the segments of the ship’s anchor chain. These markings help crew members promptly determine the ship’s anchoring status and the length of the anchor chain when dropping or retrieving the anchor. Probably many people aren’t very familiar with them—so let’s take a closer look at how these markings are made.
One link represents one link: Wrap metal wire (or a white steel ring) around the crossbars of the two chain links—one before and one after the connecting link between links one and two. Apply white waterline paint to these two chain links, and paint the connecting link red.
Section 2: Between sections 2 and 3, wrap metal wire (or white steel rings) around the crossbars of the two chain links—both before and after the connecting link. Then, apply white waterline paint to all chain links between these two links, and finally, paint the connecting link red.
Mark each section from Section 3 to Section 5, and so on.
Start with six sections, and repeat the method used in sections one through five.
For paints such as red or yellow, the last one to two links can be clearly marked to alert vessels that the anchor chain has been released, thereby preventing anchor loss. To indicate that the anchor has been fully retracted into the anchor chain locker and properly positioned during anchor retrieval, it is common practice to apply white paint to several links near the anchor chain wheel or chain stopper. This marking method will offer a significant advantage to our users.
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