Anchor Chain News

Single Point Mooring (SPM)—the "rotating socket" of deep-sea floating hulls, and also the "golden single point" with the highest concentration of anchor chain orders.

Aquaculture, the controlled cultivation of fish, shellfish, and seaweed, is revolutionizing global food security. In 2022, aquaculture produced 126 million metric tons of seafood—52% of total global supply—with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. Yet, the industry faces a stark reality: the cost of a single mooring failure during a storm can exceed USD 2 million, often due to a single failed shackle or link.

A Kenter Shackle is a detachable, bow-shaped chain link consisting of two interlocking half-rings, a crossbar, and a tapered pin. It is commonly used to connect two sections of anchor chain or to connect an anchor chain to the anchor body. Unlike ordinary chain links, Kenter Shackles can be quickly assembled and disassembled on-site, making it easier to change, replace, or repair anchor chain lengths.

In shipbuilding and marine engineering, anchor chains are core components connecting ships to the seabed and securing offshore facilities. The 12.5mm Stud Link Anchor Chain, with its compact size, high strength, and flexible applications, has become standard equipment for small vessels and specialized equipment. This article analyzes its core value from three aspects: specification positioning, application scenarios, and material manufacturing processes.

Xue Long is a Chinese icebreaking research vessel. "Xuelong 3": China’s Polar Research Flagship Advances Toward Global Leadership As of December 2025, China’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker, Xuelong 3, remains under construction at Jiangnan Shipyard, with no launch or delivery date confirmed. Building on the legacy of Xuelong 1 (China’s inaugural polar research vessel) and Xuelong 2 (its first domestically built icebreaker), Xuelong 3 represents a third-generation leap, integrating nuclear propulsion and cutting-edge icebreaking technology to position China as a leader in polar science.

At sea, the anchor chain is the "lifeline" connecting a ship to the seabed when it is moored. An anchor chain of appropriate length is crucial for ship safety. So how much anchor chain is needed? This requires consideration of multiple factors.

December 2-5, 2025 | Shanghai New International Expo Centre As floating wind farms, ammonia-fuelled VLCCs and mega-FPSOs crowd the order-books, the once-traditional anchor-chain sector is gearing up for its fastest technology sprint in decades. Here are the five headlines you will hear repeated on the show floor.

Marine aquaculture buoy anchoring systems require a scientifically optimized solution that combines buoys, anchor chains, and mooring discs to achieve stable connections, load distribution, and corrosion resistance.

Amidst the raging winds and waves on the sea, 10,000-ton giant ships remain as steady as a rock. The anchor chain, serving as the "steel backbone" of ship safety, is of utmost importance in terms of specifications, craftsmanship, and connection methods. This article will delve into how anchor chains safeguard ship safety from the perspectives of engineering standards, mechanical principles, deep-sea challenges, and innovation directions.