kotva
Kotva is a device used to anchor a vessel to the seabed, preventing drift from wind, currents, and waves. A typical anchor consists of a metal body with one or more flukes or blades, a shank, and sometimes a stock that helps orient the anchor as it digs into the bottom. The anchor is connected to the vessel by a rode, usually a chain and/or rope, which transmits load and helps maintain vertical positioning.
Across history, anchors have evolved from stones and simple hooks to purpose-built iron and steel designs. Early
Common types include the stockless anchor, which remains standard on many vessels; the traditional stock anchor
Operational notes: to set an anchor, the vessel typically reels out the rode while moving slowly to
Materials and maintenance: anchors and their rode are usually steel, with galvanization or coatings to resist