You are anchored in the Aleutian Island chain and receive word that a tsunami is expected to strike the islands in six hours. What is the safest action?
A
Plant both anchors with about a 60° angle between them, and let out a long scope to each anchor.
B
Increase the scope of the anchor cable and drop the second anchor underfoot at short stay.
C
Get underway and be close inshore on the side of the island away from the tsunami.
D
Get underway and be in deep, open-ocean water when the tsunami arrives.
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Question 1 / 2066636ee928f7522a1c51911f
Question 1 of 2066636ee928f7522a1c51911f
You are anchored in the Aleutian Island chain and receive word that a tsunami is expected to strike the islands in six hours. What is the safest action?
You are anchored in the Aleutian Island chain and receive word that a tsunami is expected to strike the islands in six hours. What is the safest action?