Card No Bridge-080
BRIDGE MANUAL
MARINE PROCEDURE
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Anchoring procedure
I. Purpose of the document
This procedure aims to describe main requirements regarding Anchoring according to equipment and personnel
involved.
In all cases the anchoring operation requires the use of proper personal protective equipment, teamwork,
communications, plan, and briefing prior operation starts.
REMARK: the following applies to both: dropping and heaving up the anchor operations
Pre-anchoring operations briefing: prior every anchoring operation officer in charge of the anchoring
operation at the forward station and boatswain (bosun) should come to the bridge where Master shall brief them
accordingly.
Anchoring team at the forward station consists of: deck officer, boatswain (bosun) and experienced deck
rating (preferably AB). On larger ships always and on the smaller ones when having strong
wind/waves/current/large depth (over 50-60 mtrs) in its own judgment, Master may appoint Chief officer to be in
charge of of the anchoring operation at the forward station.
II. Scope
All Company vessels.
III. Definitions and abbreviations
Nil.
IV. Anchoring procedure
IV.1. Preparation before anchoring
Most of the time anchorage is performed in order to wait for port entrance in a dedicated safe area.
Anchors may be also used to berth the vessel alongside, to maneuver the vessel in narrow spaces, and in case
of emergency to stop the vessel.
The anchor position is fixed by Port Authorities or Master who will plan the approach of anchorage area. The
Master stills responsible for anchoring operation.
The anchoring team is advised in due time and informed which anchor to be used and how many shackles to be
paid out.
The Chief engineer is also advised in due time according to his instructions.
The Officer on watch will take all dispositions according to the check-list here enclosed. Actions taken referring
to this list will be recorded in the bridge log book.
All anchoring team must be called to the bridge for briefing by the Master.
All anchoring team must be gathered on the forward anchoring/mooring station before starting any operation.
Only personnel involved in anchoring operations should be present at mooring stations during anchoring
operations.
Inexperienced personnel such as cadets in the early stages of their training, who are to be involved in anchoring
operations should be under the supervision and direction of an experienced seafarer.
Two persons at least at mooring stations with mean of communication ready and tested.
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Card No Bridge-080
BRIDGE MANUAL
MARINE PROCEDURE
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Anchoring procedure
IV.2. The watch at anchorage
Watch organization
Except special orders from Master, same dispositions are applied as for ocean navigation watch: dead man
alarm system used during daylight and calling helmsman if necessary.
The officer on watch must notify the Master if:
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The vessel is dredging on the anchor,
Important change in swinging of the vessel,
Important change of weather conditions,
Another vessel is dropping anchor to close from the ship or is dredging his anchor,
Visibility deteriorates,
Any other doubtful situation (VHF calls, change of planning for cargo operations…) and according to
Master’s orders.
In all circumstances the fact of warning the Master does not exonerate the Officer of the Watch from taking
immediate measures to ensure the safety of the ship and of persons, or to prevent from any pollution.
IV.3. Getting underway from anchorage
Getting underway remains under the Master’s responsibility with or without pilot contribution (according to local
conditions and rules).
V. Appendices
Nil
VI. References
-IMS Card No Bridge-081 Anchoring checklist for Bridge
-IMS Card No Bridge-082 Anchoring checklist for mooring station
-IMS Card No Bridge-083 Anchoring Booklet
-IMS Card No Bridge-030 Master’s standing orders and Master’s instructions
-Recommendation No.10 of IASC Rec.84/Corr.2004/Rev.2 2005
VII. Modifications of the document
Description of the
Modification
Creation
General review
Date
N° Version
2008-01-01
2015-10-15
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2
VIII. Validation and approval
Versions
of the
document
Validation
Name and
function
Date and
Signature
2015-10-15
2
Olivier
TEXIER,
Marine
Division
Manager
Approval
Name and
Function
Dominique
BALMITGERE,
SSE Director,
Date and
Signature
2015-10-15
as per steering
committee
members
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