Eli5: do large ships have emergency anchor systems? 509 viewsMarch 27, 2024EngineeringOther Question100.55K March 27, 2024 0 Comments Thinking about what happened in Baltimore and wondered if huge ships have a way to rapidly deploy anchors if the ship becomes uncontrollable close to shore. Independent of engine power. In: Engineering 6 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 27, 2024 0 Comments Anchor is a parking brake. Keep something already stopped from drifting. It’s NOT brakes, to slow/stop something already moving. You are viewing 1 out of 6 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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