Anchor Mooring Procedures

Question 1

• AUse short movements on windlass in forward and reverse directions to break the hold.
• BUse the windlass motor in short bursts to raise and break the hold.
• CApply the windlass brake, engage the bow stopper and use the engine to move the vessel and break the hold.
• DWait for the tide to turn the vessel slightly and break the hold.

Question 2

• AIn case of bad weather, more cable can be paid out easily to increase the Scope and improve anchor holding power.
• BThe bow stopper may get jammed by the cable link when strain increases in bad weather, requiring use of engine and windlass power to release it.
• CThe brake has more strength than the bow chain-stopper.
• DStrong winds can release the bow chain-stopper.

Question 3

• AThe Standing Moor is more dependent upon wind and current, which are less reliable than using the vessel's engine.
• BThe Standing Moor takes longer to execute than the Running Moor.
• CIn the Standing Moor, the anchor cables are more prone to fouling.
• DPilots never execute the Standing Moor.

Question 4

• AA fouled propeller.
• BOverstraining the aft ropes and winches.
• CFailure of the anchor cable.
• DExcessive strain on the forward windlass.

Question 5

• AThe vessel will not move over such a large area of the anchorage when swinging to the wind and tide.
• BThe anchors will not drag.
• CIn case of another vessel drifting down upon her, the vessel will hold firmly in her position.
• DOfficers and crew can rest without having to monitor the anchor and cable.