Sea Devil
Well-known member
May I ask a couple of questions from professionals please?
What is the process of anchoring a big ship?
Is it all controlled electronically from the bridge?
How much chain to depth do you lay out?
Do you rely on the weight of the anchor and chain or do you go astern to dig the anchor in?
In places like Gibraltar, Algerciras Bay, does the 'pilot' give you a lat long position for the centre of your swinging circle or do you do it by 'eye'?
Many thanks
Michael
What is the process of anchoring a big ship?
Is it all controlled electronically from the bridge?
How much chain to depth do you lay out?
Do you rely on the weight of the anchor and chain or do you go astern to dig the anchor in?
In places like Gibraltar, Algerciras Bay, does the 'pilot' give you a lat long position for the centre of your swinging circle or do you do it by 'eye'?
Many thanks
Michael