Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (INSTRUCTIONS TO SURVEYORS) (PASSENGER SHIPS) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 81

Anchors, chain cables, hawsers and warps

(1) The anchors and chain cables of every passenger steamship are to be
properly tested, certified and sufficient for the service intended. The
surveyor should require the production of the test certificates of any anchor
or chain cable exceeding 168 lbs. in weight which forms part of the equipment
of the ship. When from any cause these cannot be produced, he is to exercise
discretion as to insisting upon compliance with this instruction, if satisfied
that the anchors and chain cables have been proved and the proof marks are
distinct and in order. Doubtful cases are to be reported to the Principal 
Surveyor of Ships.

(2) (a) In the case of every passenger steamship engaged on international
voyages other than the River Trade, anchors and chain cables, if provided in
accordance with the requirements of Lloyd's Register of Shipping, may be
regarded as being adequate for the service intended.

   (b)  In the case of every passenger steamship engaged on international
        voyages in the River Trade, the number and weight of anchors, the
        size, length and weight of chain cables are to be to the approval of
        the Principal Surveyor of Ships.

   (c)  In every instance proper hawsers and warps are to be provided.

   (d)  Spare anchors must not be stowed below but kept readily available.