This document specifies anchor and chain requirements for local fishing vessels less than 24 meters in length. It provides a formula to calculate the equipment number based on length, breadth and depth. A table outlines the minimum requirements for anchor weights and numbers, cable lengths, and chain diameters based on the equipment number. Notes provide additional details on anchor weights, chain types, wire rope specifications if used instead of chain, and mechanical hauling requirements for anchors over 40kg. An appendix lists the schedules that comprise the full standards specifications.

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Standards Specifications for the Construction of a Local
Fishing Vessel of less than 24m in Length Overall
Country...............
Act.....................
Regulation .......
Section ............
Schedule 5 Equipment/Ground Tackle/Anchors and Chains

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Contents
Schedule of Equipment............................................................................................................................... 1
Appendix 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 3
List of Schedules .................................................................................................................................... 3

3. 1
Schedule of Equipment
Formula
For fishing vessels of less than 24meters in length overall, the Equipment Number (EN) shall be
calculated in accordance with the formula EN = Loa (B+D).
A local fishing vessel shall be fitted with anchors, chains, cables and other ground tackle as
specified in Table 1.
Table 1
Minimum Requirements for Anchors and Chains
Equipment
Number
Total Weight
of Anchors in
kg
Number of
Anchors
Length of
Cable in
metres
Diameter of
Chain in mm for
mild steel
20 10 1 25 8
25 15 1 36.5 9.5
35 25 1 36.5 9.5
40 35 2 73 9.5
95 50 2 73 9.5
150 75 2 109.5 11
250 150 2 109.5 16
320 225 2 109.5 16
350 300 2 109.5 16
Notes
Anchor weights.
Where two (2) anchors are required, the weight of one of the anchors may be reduced by 25%
provided the total weight of both anchors corresponds to the requirement given in the table.
Where anchors with the designation “High Holding Power Anchor” are to be fitted, the weight of
each anchor may be 75% of the table weight for ordinary stockless bower anchors
Chain cables
Chain cables may be of wrought iron, mild steel or special quality steel. Wrought iron chain must
not be used together with “High Holding Power Anchors”.
Where stream anchors are used together with chain cable, the cable may be either stud link or
short link.
The form and proportion of links and shackles are to be in accordance with recognized marine
practice.

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Where wire ropes are used as a substitute for chain, the length of the rope should be 1.5 times the
chain length given in the table and a chain of not less than 12.5 metres in length should be fitted
between the anchor and the wire rope. The breaking load of the rope should be not less than:
o 1.0 ton for an anchor of 10 kg in weight;
o 2.0 tons for an anchor of 15 kg in weight
o 3.0 tons for an anchor of 25 kg in weight.
o 3.25 tons for an anchor of 45 Kg in weight.
o 3.50 tons for an anchor of 75 Kg in weight.
Where the weight of an individual anchor is greater than 40 kg, the vessel must be fitted with a
suitable mechanical hauling device for raising the anchor.
The Minister or delegated authority may assign a higher Equipment Number than calculated if a
vessel has high superstructure.
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Appendix 1
List of Schedules
Schedule 1 Prescribed Forms
Schedule 2 Prescribed Fees
Schedule 3 Safety Equipment for a Local Fishing Vessel
Schedule 4 Fire Protection, Fire Detection, Fire Extinguishing and Fire Fighting Equipment.
Schedule 5 Equipment/Ground Tackle/Anchors and Chains
Schedule 6 Stability and Associated Seaworthiness
Schedule 7 Scantlings for the Construction of a Wooden Hulled Local Fishing Vessel
Schedule 8 Scantlings for the Construction of a Fibreglass Hulled Local Fishing Vessel
Schedule 9 Scantlings for the Construction of a Steel Hulled Local Fishing Vessel
Schedule 10 Machinery and Electrical Installations
Schedule 11 Specifications for the Marking of Fishing Vessels