Anchor Requirements Blue Yellow Code. Today we are taking a look at what size anchors you are required to have on your CVLA Vessel.
No matter what category you are in, you need a Main and a Secondary anchor.
You will have anchor and chain and rode size requirements to meet.
Does it matter which type of anchors I have?
Not as long as it meets the requirements.
Common Anchors in the Virgin Islands
- Plow
- Magnus
- Delta Fast Set
- Fortress
- Claw
- Rocna
- Luna
- Guardian
- Lemar
- Manta
- Altra
- Spade
- Fortress (Â These have a special category because of their material that does not follow the weight sizing as the others)
- Bruce
You can pretty much be guaranteed that about every commercial vessel in the Virgin Islands has one of these above on it. If you want to check out which anchor may be best for your boat, have a look at West Marines Guide here. You are always welcome to call us for additional guidance.
Any Boat that has an anchor over 30 Kg, must have a windlass. The inboard end of the anchor cable must be adequately secured. Any anchor fairlead or roller must be fitted with a retainer pin.
Boats that are in category 0.1.2, or 3 must also have an anchor light.
Calculator for changing Kilos and Millimeters into Pounds and Inches
Choose your main anchor of the first chart and the second anchor off the Kedge Chart
Main Anchor Sizing Chart
Kedge ( Secondary )Sizing Chart