Efficient stowing

Cost saving

Optimal positioning

Computer aided design

The combination of a fully balanced POOL anchor and a SEC anchor pocket design guarantees uncomplicated and efficient stowing in an anchor pocket.

Starting on the 1st of January, 2001, the Dutch Shipping Inspection (SI) requires that every inland vessel is equipped with recessed anchor. The use of a recess avoids the possible damage caused by sticking out of the anchor edges in case of an accident.

SEC has the know-how to design anchor pockets for POOL anchors in the most optimum shape, completely adapted to the dimensions and the shape of the vessel.

Integration of this kind of anchor pocket in the ship's hull has to be done in the preliminary design stage and in close co-operation with the shipyards design engineers. Efforts in this designing process are concentrated on finding the optimum combination between functionality of the anchor and availability of space in the hull.

As part of the anchor pocket design SEC can deliver:

Sketch of side view over anchor chain or rope and a top view of the deck on which the winch and the anchor are situated.

Outlining of anchor stowage.

Dimension sketch of anchor pocket.

Advice on alterations to the already designed construction surrounding the position of the anchor pocket.