During severe storms when survival becomes a...

During severe storms when survival becomes a...

Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c5188b2

During severe storms when survival becomes a major concern, it may become necessary to relieve high anchor tensions on the windward side of the unit by __________.

Question 1 of 27070

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During severe storms when survival becomes a major concern, it may become necessary to relieve high anchor tensions on the windward side of the unit by __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• behavior of anchor tensions on the windward vs. leeward sides in heavy weather • how paying out (slacking) cable changes the load and angle on an anchor line • effects of ballasting and deballasting on a rig’s stability and anchor loads

💭 Think About

• Think about which side (windward or leeward) is experiencing the greatest anchor load during a severe storm and why. • Consider what happens to the angle and tension on an anchor line if you increase its length versus shorten it. • Ask yourself whether changing the rig’s draft by adding or removing ballast directly relieves tension on a specific windward anchor, or if another action more directly changes that tension.

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which anchors (windward or leeward) are under maximum load in heavy seas and strong winds. • Decide whether paying out cable increases or decreases the strain on that particular anchor line. • Verify whether ballasting affects all anchors generally or specifically reduces the high tension on the windward side.