Art. 23 -Bow Anchors : (See Circular No. 6/1996)

1.Any transiting vessel must be equipped with two classed anchors located forward of the collision bulkhead. Each anchor must be fitted with its own chain or wire cable, and be capable of being released, and raised by means of a windlass or capstan. If only One anchor, (see Art. 57, para 6)

2. In lieu of 1, vessels of less than I 000 SCGT must be equipped with one working anchor.