How To Anchor a Mega-Ship | Anchoring & Equipment Explained! | Life at Sea

In which I show you how anchoring is done on mega-ships with the use of windlass or simply by gravity. A detail breakdown of the components that make up the windlass. Brief explanation of scopes and catenary, anchor watches and anchor circle. Anchoring can be very dangerous if not done properly because it often involves massive amount of weight up more than 90,000kg in just the anchor alone without the chains. Support my photo/videography by buying through my affiliate links! Best Value Fullframe for timelapse https://amzn.to/2MYk2vX Fisheye lens used in 30 days timelapse https://amzn.to/30uE4Aw 360 camera I use https://amzn.to/2Qfgcku Drone https://amzn.to/2Qhxk98 BIG JUICE powerbank for everything https://amzn.to/304fKJq Gaffer Tape (no residue) https://amzn.to/2LCRLYq Silica Gel Packs https://amzn.to/2N083xJ Good intervalometer https://amzn.to/2N1ETOS Good Entry Tripod https://amzn.to/2ZWp8e7 Pro Tripod https://amzn.to/2NYSlCH Budget Time lapse Motion Control https://amzn.to/2A4H7Vd Advance time lapse Motion control https://amzn.to/2PQ5ctn These video are not sponsored or ad-campaigned. Not intended for educational purposes (some information may be incorrect, I am producing these video solo with my limited knowledge). I only hope to empower and motivate youngsters in the maritime world while enjoying my hobby as a video/film maker. Follow my adventures! Instagram: http://instagram.com/Jeffrey.hk =====Where did I go last 2 months?? Cancun Adventure====== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsizwRUXoa0 =====Navigation Bridge of a Mega Ship===== https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=Bj3_peT4u9M =====10 Reasons Why Maritime SUCKS ===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdMYEKwxTyo =====A Tour of Mega Ship's Engine Room===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7BhBsVigZw =====HEAVY SEAS! Bad Weather in Atlantic Ocean===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZA6gNeZ5G4 =====Cargo Operations on Ship===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj7ixi2lqF4 =====Top 6 Questions about Merchant Marine===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBpQ9Y4jEfg Music: Flofilz Jazz Mix