Factors to be considered for anchoring

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Depth of water.
Nature of the bottom.
State of the tide on anchoring.
Rise and fall of the tide during the intended stay.
Tidal stream on anchoring.
Forecast and actual wind and relative direction on anchoring.
Recommended anchor and scope of cable.
Pilot station and their distance from the ship with respect to reduce the time for vessel on owners account

Length of the cable to be used

Good condition L= (2D + 90mtrs ) / (27.5)
Bad condition  L= (3D + 140mtrs) / (27.5)

where D is the depth of water.

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