The collective term for the equipment used to secure a vessel to the seabed. It typically includes:

• Anchor: A heavy, metal object designed to grip the seabed.
• Anchor Chain: A heavy chain connecting the anchor to the vessel.
• Anchor Cable: A rope or chain connecting the anchor to the vessel.
• Windlass: A machine used to raise and lower the anchor and chain.
• Hawsepipe: A pipe through the ship's side through which the anchor chain passes.

Also known as ground tackle.