Deck anchoring

Question 1

What type of anchors do we have?

Answer 1

Navy standard stockless

Question 2

What size anchor do we have?

Answer 2

15 tons

Question 3

What type/ size anchor chain do we have onboard?

Answer 3

3inch/Flash butt weld

Question 4

How many shots of chain on each anchor?

Answer 4

11port 14 stbd

Question 5

What’s the pourpose of HAWSE Pipe?

Answer 5

House anchor and fair lead anchor chain

Question 6

What’s the wild cat?

Answer 6

Payout and heave anchor chain

Question 7

Three things that indicate the amount of chain veered out?

Answer 7

Wire wraps,detachable links, white link

Question 8

What is the purpose of the outboard swivel shot?

Answer 8

Minimize twisting of ankle chain

Question 9

What determines the scope of chain paid during anchoring? lol

Answer 9

Depth of water

Question 10

What is the rule of thumb to determine scope?

Answer 10

5-7 times depth of water

Question 11

What is bull nose?

Answer 11

FWD chock used for mooring and towing

Question 12

Difference between chain and tow stopper?

Answer 12

Towing stopper has locking plates