Anchor holding power for common merchant-ship stockless anchors (Wilson coefficient × anchor weight) - basis for assessing single-anchor holding in wind/current.
Formula
$$ F_{anchor} = 3 \cdot m \cdot g \cdot k_{type} \cdot k_{seabed} $$Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $m$ | Anchor mass | kg | certificate |
| $k_{type}$ | Type factor | - | IACS A1 |
| $k_{seabed}$ | Seabed factor | - | Wilson (1967) |
Sources
- IACS UR A1 - Equipment.
- Stevens Vryhof Anchor Manual.