AB Anchoring and Mooring Operations

Question 1

When anchoring a vessel, the general rule for determining how much chain (scope) to pay out in calm weather is:

Accepted Answer

5 to 7 times the depth of water

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1.5 times the depth of water

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3 times the depth of water

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10 times the depth of water

Question 2

What is the purpose of the 'bitter end' of an anchor chain?

Accepted Answer

It is the end of the chain secured to the vessel's chain locker

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It is the shackle connecting the chain to the anchor

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It marks the midpoint of the anchor chain

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It is the pelican hook used for quick release

Question 3

When veering anchor chain, what does the term 'veering' mean?

Accepted Answer

Letting the anchor chain run out

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Heaving the anchor chain in

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Stopping the chain at a specific length

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Securing the chain with a stopper

Question 4

A 'Mediterranean moor' is a procedure where the vessel:

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Drops anchor forward and backs stern to a pier or quay

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Anchors with two bower anchors off the bow

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Moors alongside using breast lines only

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Anchors in a circular pattern with spring lines

Question 5

Which part of an anchor provides the primary holding power by digging into the seabed?

Accepted Answer

Flukes

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Shank

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Crown

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Stock

Question 6

When a vessel is described as 'dragging anchor,' it means the anchor is:

Accepted Answer

Failing to hold and sliding along the bottom

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Being slowly raised to the hawsepipe

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Caught on an underwater obstruction

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Hanging vertically without touching the bottom

Question 7

What is the function of an anchor windlass?

Accepted Answer

It is the mechanical device used to heave in or veer anchor chain

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It steers the vessel during anchoring operations

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It monitors anchor chain tension electronically

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It deploys emergency mooring lines