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The anchor chain is a chain connected between the anchor and the hull, which is used to transfer and cushion the external forces on the ship. A complete anchor chain consists of several sections of anchor chain connected by joint links or shackles, and each section of anchor chain is composed of many chain links.

Marine anchor chain refers to the special chain that connects the anchor to the hull and transmits the holding force of the anchor. It is usually composed of anchor end chain link, middle chain link and end chain link. According to the structure of the chain link, it can be divided into two kinds: stud link chain and studless link chain, the strength of the former is greater than that of the latter; According to the manufacturing method, the anchor chain can be divided into cast steel anchor chain and electric welded anchor chain. The length of the anchor chain is measured in shots, and the standard length of each anchor chain is 27.5m. Joints are connected by connecting links or connecting shackles. Usually the chain length of the main anchor on each side of the 10,000-ton wheel is about 12 knots.

Anchor chains are increasingly utilized on marine vessels. It is essential to learn how to properly maintain anchor chains in order to extend their service life. Only through diligent maintenance can we ensure the normal operation of cranes, ships, and other machinery, thereby achieving safe operations. So, how should one conduct daily maintenance of the anchor chain?

Inflatable rubber fenders are a type of ship fender device that uses compressed air as the buffer medium. They are widely used in ship berthing docks, dry docks, offshore platforms and berthing operations between ships. It absorbs impact energy through elastic deformation, reduces the collision damage between the hull and the wharf or the ship, and has both safety and economy.

1. Core Elements Mooring load - Calculation basis: Ship tonnage, wind, wave and current intensity, mooring Angle (the smaller the Angle, the greater the load). - Safety Requirements: The safe working load (SWL) of the cable pile should be no less than the expected maximum load x 1.5 (refer to the OCIMF specification). Over-limit use is strictly prohibited.

1. Heavier: The metal core increases the weight per unit length of the steel wire rope. 2. Slightly less flexible: Due to the more rigid overall structure, at the same diameter, its minimum bending radius may require to be larger, making it less flexible than the FC rope.