Anchoring Procedures

Question 1

Letting go a single anchor is perhaps the ___ ___ of securing a ship to the bottom. Ships that have two wildcats, both anchors are made ready for letting go.

Answer 1

simplest way

Question 2

The exact procedures for making the anchor ready for letting go may vary, but the following tasks must be performed: (5)

Answer 2

• The POIC must give a safety briefing - The windlass is tested, the anchor is in the hawse is freed. - The brake is set - Wildcat is disengaged - All but one stopper is taken off

Question 3

While the anchor detail gets the ground tackle ready, the ___ are taking ___ on the bridge.

Answer 3

Quartermasters bearings

Question 4

The ___ to the anchorage area are relayed to the foc’sle.

Answer 4

distance

Question 5

The anchor can be let go ___ or by ___

Answer 5

mechanically or by free-fall

Question 6

In depths of water ___ fathoms or less, release the hand brake and free-fall the anchor. In depths of water greater than ___ fathoms, pay out the anchor by using the windlass until ___ fathoms from the seabed and free-fall the remaining distance.

Answer 6

15

Question 7

As each chain making passes the wildcat the POIC will report…

Answer 7

the shot number and position to the Conning Officer. x shot around wildcat x shot on deck x shot in the hawse pipe

Question 8

If the chain tends around the stern…

Answer 8

report it to the bridge.

Question 9

When the ship is anchored it will be riding on…

Answer 9

its anchor chain.

Question 10

When preparing to bring the anchor up, have the same …

Answer 10

gear and personnel available on the foc’sle

Question 11

A ___ ___ must be rigged to wash the mud from the anchor and chain.

Answer 11

saltwater hose

Question 12

On the command “___ ___”, the brake is taken off and the chain is heaved in.

Answer 12

“Heave around”

Question 13

If the command where to heave around to short stay, the chain would be…

Answer 13

heaved in just short of breaking out the anchor

Question 14

On the command “___ ___ ___ ___” the chain will be heaved in the rest of the way breaking the flukes from the bottom, and the crown will rest on the bottom.

Answer 14

“Heave around and up”

Question 15

“___ ___” is given when the anchor is free from the bottom

Answer 15

anchors aweigh

Question 16

When the anchor comes into a view and its condition can be noted, the report “___ ___ ___” is made

Answer 16

Anchor in sight

Question 17

With this report, you let the bridge know if the anchor is ___, ___, or ___ (meaning caked with mud and bottom)

Answer 17

clear, fouled, or shod

Question 18

The anchor is reported ___ when the shank is in the hawse pipe and the flukes are against the side of the ship.

Answer 18

housed

Question 19

All personnel involved in the anchoring evolution must be in the proper uniform: (5)

Answer 19

Trouser legs tucked in, Wearing hard hats with chin straps, safety goggles, gloves and shoes

Question 20

General safety on the foc’sle includes: (6)

Answer 20

• Only necessary personnel will be allowed - Keep hands and feet off and away from moving anchor chain - Never step over, on, or straddle the anchor chain - Do not walk backwards - Ensure all non-operating personnel are clear of the area - Keep clear of rotating machinery.

Question 21

(P) Anchor Positions

Answer 21

Anchored, Short Stay, Up and Down, Anchors aweigh