Anchoring and mooring for ships propelled by mechanical means

(1) Every ship shall be provided with at least two anchors of sufficient weight, one of which is provided with a chain cable of adequate strength and size and windlass, capstan or winch of suitable size for the cable and other anchor handling equipment to the satisfaction of the Administration. (2) Windlass, capstan, winches, fairleads, bollards, and other anchoring, mooring, towing and hauling equipment shall be – (a) properly designed to meet all foreseeable operational loads and conditions; (b) correctly seated; and (c) effectively secured to a part of the ship’s structure which is suitably strengthened.