Anchor
An anchor is a device, normally made of metal, used to connect a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the craft from drifting due to wind or current. The word derives from Latin "ancora", which itself comes from the Greek ἄγκυρα ("ankura").
Offshore embedded anchors
The Omni-Max anchor pictured is a gravity installed anchor that is capable of being loaded under any direction due to its 360-degree swivel feature. The anchor is manufactured from high strength steel and possesses adjustable fluke fins that adapt to specific soil conditions.