USCG Exam PracticeDeck machinery and ground tackle
When letting go the anchor, what condition of the vessel's movement is required at the chosen anchorage position?
- A. The vessel should be making moderate headway to ensure the chain runs out evenly
- ✓ The vessel should be nearly stopped or have a slight sternwayCorrect
- C. The vessel should be making slow sternway of at least two knots
- D. The vessel's speed is not a factor provided the brake is properly set
Why B is correct
Per NAVEDTRA 14343 §4-4, the vessel is maneuvered to take the way off her so she is nearly stopped or has a slight sternway at the chosen spot. Letting go with too much headway can cause the chain to run out too fast and part, or drag the anchor.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14343 §4-4