1. What is the Equipment Number and Anchoring Equipment?
A dimensionless parameter used to determine the size and number of anchors and chain cables for a new ship.
However, it is important to remember that the anchoring equipment determined in accordance with the “Equipment Number” is intended for temporary mooring of a vessel within a harbour or sheltered area, when the vessel is awaiting berth, tide, etc.
It is assumed that under normal circumstances a ship will use only one bow anchor and chain cable at a time.
Manufacture of anchors and anchor chain cables is to be in accordance with UR W29 and UR W18.
Equipment number and anchoring equipment table (for vessels of unrestricted service)
2. Why should know the Equipment Number (EN)?
Once the EN is known, a set of adequately sized equipment for mooring/anchoring of the vessel can be selected. Following are some equipment which can be selected based on EN:
- Stockless bower anchors
- Stud-link chain cables
- Towlines – made of Steel of fiber ropes
- Mooring lines – made of steel or fiber ropes
For the Equipment Number and Anchoring Equipment Table, please CLICK HERE