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CD0247. Anchor Mooring Procedures

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“Seagull CBT — CD0247. Anchor Mooring Procedures” contains 36 questions across 1 collection.

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What risk is associated with using two anchors to moor a vessel?

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  • The anchor cables fouling each other.✓ Correct answer
  • The vessel swinging rapidly at change of tide.
  • The vessel dragging one anchor.
  • The vessel dragging both anchors.
Which of the following is the main reason for letting go anchor from just above the sea bed?

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  • To reduce the chance of the momentum of the anchor and cable becoming too high✓ Correct answer
  • To increase the holding power of the anchor
  • To speed up the anchoring process
  • To allow more time for the vessel to manoeuvre in the anchorage
When anchoring, what is the major advantage of using a Standing Moor ?

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  • There is less risk of straining the anchoring equipment.✓ Correct answer
  • It provides a greater dragging resistance to the ship’s motion.
  • It is quicker to stop the ship.
  • There is a reduced risk of the ship’s anchor cables from fouling each other.
Which one of the following options would be the best speed over the ground when walking the anchor out all the way?

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  • Less than 0.3 knots astern.✓ Correct answer
  • 0 knots.
  • 0.5 knots ahead.
  • 0.5 knots astern.
What is the most significant risk of letting go anchor from just above the sea bed?

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  • The anchor may take hold whilst the ship speed is too high, and damage to equipment or injury to personnel may result✓ Correct answer
  • The anchor may not take hold properly
  • The anchor chain may foul the anchor
  • The anchor chain may foul the hull

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