Article 23

BOW ANCHORS

(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.

(2) In lieu of 1, vessels of less than 1000 Suez Canal Gross Tonnage must be equipped with one working anchor.