Factors determining Anchor planning:
- Position of anchoring defined
- Depth of water and amount of cable
- State of tide HW/LW, rise of tide
- Type of holding ground
- Prevailing weather and shelter
- Underwater obstructions
- Rate of current
- Swinging room from surface objects
- Length of time vessel intend to stay
- Ships draft and UKC
- Use of 1 or 2 anchors
- Proximity of other shipping
- Local hazards outfalls etc.
- Current weather and expected
- Position fixing method
- Distance from shore by launch
- Types of anchors and holding power
- Wind direction
- Speed of approach
- Night or day signals