Anchoring Flashcards
What is meant by “snubbing around?”
Use of anchor to make a turn in restricted sea room. Use inboard anchor at short stay, with current as the main force in assisting the turn.
House 4
When dredging an anchor, use no more than _____ times the depth of water
2
House 96
When anchoring a large vessel, such as a VLCC, what is the recommended speed of approach?
0.25 kts over the ground
House 97
A new windlass would be expected to have a lift capacity of ________, while older equipment would be assumed less.
3.5 shots, plus weight of the anchor, when vertical.
House 100
Normal practice when anchoring, is to use at least ____ shots of chain.
4
House 100
Larger vessels will generally use ____ shots of chain when anchoring.
6 to 9
House 98
In what situation would an “open moor” NOT be used?
In tidal waters
House 95
When anchoring a “running moor,” which anchor is dropped first?
Windward. Then pay out approximately 9 shots before releasing leeward anchor.
House 92
