Which is the BEST method of determining if a...

Which is the BEST method of determining if a...

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Which is the BEST method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor?

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Which is the BEST method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Movement over the ground vs. movement relative to the water when at anchor • Use of visual bearings on fixed objects to detect change in position • Limitations of judging by anchor chain/line alone

💭 Think About

• Which method tells you for sure that your position on the earth is changing, not just that wind or current is shifting the bow? • What observations can you make from the bridge or deck that use objects which are definitely not moving? • Which option gives you a constant, repeatable reference you can plot or record over time?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choices use fixed references ashore versus gear or motion on your own vessel • Ask if changes in sheer or chain tension can happen even when not dragging • Decide which method would be the most reliable and objective way to confirm dragging in poor conditions (strong wind or current)