Safety Flash
Lost anchor chain
Lost anchor chain
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 10/05
- CorrosionInspection and MaintenanceVessel and Mooring
- Mechanical failureStructural and asset integrity
- Anchor handlingInspection and maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A vessel lost one anchor and four lengths of chain cable during anchor handling. Investigation identified a fractured Kenter shackle as the probable cause; mishandling during opening or fitting may have contributed. The flash explains shackle durability and recommends generally replacing associated shackles when worn chain lengths are renewed.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Anchor handling; anchor deployment.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An anchor chain was lost after a Kenter shackle fractured, probably because of wear and damage incurred during earlier handling.
IMCA SF 10/05. Themes: corrosion, inspection and maintenance, vessel and mooring.