What is Chain Register On Board Ships?

As we all are aware of the fact, safety is probably THE MOST important aspect at sea. While direct safety pertains to life and the manpower involved, the safety of the equipment also obviously correlates with the former. All machinery systems are subject to failure at some level and therefore, it is imperative to carry out and keep a record of tests and examination carried out on the myriad tools and types of machinery used onboard.

A record of the particulars of test and examination of lifting appliances, loose gear and heat (annealing) should be entered and maintained in the register of machinery, chains, wire ropes etc. called