Your vessel is anchored in an open roadstead with three shots of chain out on the port anchor. The wind freshens considerably, and the anchor begins to drag. Which action should you take FIRST?
• Effect of scope of chain on holding power of an anchor • Standard first response when an anchor starts to drag in open water with room available • Risks of using engines or a second anchor before correcting scope on the first anchor
• Which option improves the holding power of the anchor system most directly and immediately, without adding new complications? • In an open roadstead with no immediate danger, what is the safest, simplest adjustment you can make to the existing anchor setup? • How does increasing or decreasing the amount of chain affect the angle of pull on the anchor and its tendency to drag?
• Verify which choice increases scope on the anchor that is already down, rather than adding a new anchor or changing heading first. • Check which options might risk fouling two anchors or putting extra load on a dragging anchor before improving its holding. • Confirm that your first action should be something you can do quickly and safely while still having sea room to take further measures if needed.
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