7.1 A vessel shall be fitted with ground tackle
in accordance with Annex 7, stowed
and ready for deployment, and mooring lines necessary for the vessel
to be safely anchored or moored. The ground tackle and mooring lines
provided shall be suitable for the size of vessel and waters in which
it operates and be acceptable to the Administration. In vessels of
less than 12m in length certified to operate only in protected waters,
the Administration may permit the carriage of one anchor.
7.2 The length of anchor cable attached to an
anchor shall be appropriate to the area of operation but generally
shall be not less than 4 times the vessel length overall for each
of the main and kedge anchors.
7.3 When the anchor cable is of rope or wire,
there shall be not less than one metre of chain for each metre of
vessel length, up to 10 m, between the rope and the anchor.
7.4 When an anchor is more than 30 kg, an efficient
mechanical means shall be provided for handling the anchor.
7.5 There shall be a strong securing point on
the foredeck and a fairlead or roller at the stem head, which can
be closed over the cable.