Abstract:The past few years have seen the updating of codes for the use of drag embedment anchors (fluke and plate anchors). Examples are the specific requirements for drag embedment anchors in the Gulf of Mexico due to the hurricanes and the updating of anchor codes in Norway. This paper will summarize the current rules and recommended practices for drag embedment anchors and their application. It will then show the effect on drag embedment anchors and the application for MODU moorings.
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