Anchors and Chain Cables Act, 1899

Obligation to test anchors and chain cables.

7.(1) Every body of persons for the time being holding a licence under this Act for the testing of anchors and chain cables in respect of any testing establishment (in this Act referred to as a “licensed tester”) shall, with all reasonable despatch, test every anchor and chain cable that is brought to that testing establishment for the purpose of testing.

(2) Anchors and chain cables shall be tested in the order in which they are brought to the testing establishment, unless the persons interested agree to the contrary.