Why should the anchor chain be kept...

Why should the anchor chain be kept...

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Why should the anchor chain be kept moderately taut during a Mediterranean moor?

Question 1 of 27070

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Why should the anchor chain be kept moderately taut during a Mediterranean moor?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Mediterranean moor: how the ship lies with anchors ahead and stern to the pier • How anchor chain tension affects the ships position and movement • What happens to the stern if the ship surges or swings in wind or sea

💭 Think About

• Picture the ship lying stern-to the pier with very little clearance: what keeps the stern from moving too far in or out? • If a strong wind or swell comes from ahead, how does the load transfer between the anchor chain, the stern lines, and the hull? • Which choice describes a function that directly depends on chain tension, rather than something you could do just as well with slack chain?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options are about controlling vessel movement and clearance versus convenience or information • Ask: with the anchor chain slack, what extra motion could the hull have near the pier, and where could it make contact? • Eliminate any option that doesnt change much whether the chain is taut or slack (hint: think about speed of recovery and visual indication).