Use anchors alternately whenever possible. | |
Wash down after use. | |
A thickly encrusted anchor may be trailed awash at a slow speed. | |
Regular coating of Stockholm tar or special chain paint. | |
Pivoting mechanism to be regularly lubricated with thick grease. | |
Re-test or heat treatment if required. (Normally it is not done unless necessary). |
Wash regularly after use. | |
Chain lies in the chain locker becomes brittle. | |
Range in dry dock or whenever a suitable occasion arises. | |
Transpose first 2 or 3 shackles (ie, change to inboard side) or change end for end. | |
Remark the cable. | |
Examine cables for wear and tear. | |
Renew if more than 10% of bar diameter is wore down. | |
Every links to be sounded with hammer for a clear ring. | |
Loose studs in wrought iron to be recaulked or renewed. | |
If links are replaced or repaired, cable to be tested for its statutory proof load. | |
Regular coating of Stockholm tar or special chain paint. |
At survey, joining shackles to be opened and re-examined thoroughly. | |
Clean, grease and assemble the parts. | |
Lead pallets to be checked regularly. |
Thoroughly cleaned out. | |
Scale if necessary. | |
Coat with anti-corrosive paint. | |
Cable securing fittings to be thoroughly overhauled. |