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Anchor Scope - Chain Length Requirement

Anchor-chain scope (length paid out) recommended for holding at different conditions - conservative rule-of-thumb multiplier on water depth.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

L=kDL = k \cdot D
SymbolMeaningUnit
DDWater depthm
kkScope multiplier

Source: IACS UR A1 / Bowditch

In short

Anchor-chain scope (length paid out) recommended for holding at different conditions - conservative rule-of-thumb multiplier on water depth.

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