Describe：

The 97mm Grade 3 anchor chain represents a heavy-duty, high-strength component within the upper tier of commercial marine anchoring systems. Its primary function is to provide secure mooring and station-keeping for large vessels, where failure is not an option. The chain’s substantial mass creates a deep, heavy catenary curve, which is essential for absorbing enormous dynamic energy from ocean waves, swells, and wind. This function is critical not only for holding the vessel in position but also for protecting the windlass, hawsepipe, and hull structure from damaging shock loads.

Vessel Size: It is typically specified for very large vessels, generally exceeding 150 meters in length (LOA) and with displacements of tens of thousands of tonnes. Primary applications include:

Large Bulk Carriers and Container Ships (Capesize/Panamax classes).

VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers) and large LNG carriers.

Large Offshore Construction Vessels (OCVs) and Heavy-Lift Crane Vessels.

Large Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels for ultra-heavy offshore operations.

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