Marking for Ship Anchors

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When anchors have satisfactorily passed the test requirements, they are to be clearly stamped by the manufacturer.
One side of the anchor is to be reserved solely for the above marks and the other side used for the maker’s name or other trademarks that may be desired. If the design of the anchor does not permit the above marks being placed or grouped as indicated, a suitable boss is to be cast on each arm on which the marks are to be stamped. The Maltese Cross, À is to be stamped at positions “B” & “J” along with the witnessing Surveyor’s initials per Figure.

A          The number of Certificate. (Furnished by the Surveyor)           00-PA123 
B         (2005) The Maltese Cross Stamp and the Initials of the 
            Surveyor who witnesses the Proof Test                                       X.Y.X. 
C          Month and Year of Test                                                               1-00 
D          Proof Test applied                                                                       34680 
E         Signifying that the Testing Machine is recognized by 
            the Committee of the American Bureau of Shipping                   AB 
F          The Weight of Anchor                                                                 1906 
G         (2008) Signifying that Anchor Head has been verified 
             by a Surveyor to the American Bureau of Shipping                    AB 
H          The Weight of Anchor Head                                                        1140 
J          (2005) The Maltese Cross Stamp and the Initials of the
            Surveyor who witnesses the Drop Test                                         X.Y.X. 
K        Month and Year of Drop Test                                                         6-00

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