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?
A
Sheer out to starboard using the rudder, then drop the starboard anchor with about four shots of chain.
B
Drop the starboard anchor short with about one shot of chain.
C
Put the engines slow ahead to help the anchor.
D
Veer out more chain on the port anchor.
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Question 1 / 2066636ee728f7522a1c518ebe
Question 1 of 2066636ee728f7522a1c518ebe
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?
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?