If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind，you s

The best method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor is to note ______.

A.the amount of line paid out

B.how much the vessel sheers while at anchor

C.any change in the tautness of the anchor chain

D.changes in bearings of fixed objects onshore

While your vessel is docked port side to a wharf，a sudden gale force wind causes the vessel's stern lines to part. The stern begins to fall away from the dock，and no tugs are immediately available. Which measure(s) should you take FIRST?

A.Notify the engineroom of the need for propulsion

B.Shut down any cargo transfer that's in progress

C.Let go the port anchor and veer to a short scope of chain

D.Obtain assistance from the terminal to put new stern lines out

MOVING OF AN ANCHOR OVER THE SEA BOTTOM TO CONTROL THE MOVEMENT OF THE VESSEL defines ______.

A.Dredging ( of anchor )

B.Dragging ( of anchor )

C.Weighing anchor

D.Walking out anchor

By paying out more anchor cable, you ______.

A.decrease the holding power of your anchor

B.decrease the swing of your vessel while at anchor

C.increase the holding power of your anchor

D.increase the possibility that your vessel will drag anchor

The best method to stop a vessel from dragging anchor in a sand bottom is to ______.

A.reduce the length of the cable

B.pay out more anchor cable

C.back the engines

D.swing the rudder several times to work the anchor into the bottom

You are entering port and have been instructed to anchor，as your berth is not yet available．You are on a SW'ly heading，preparing to drop anchor，when you observe the range lights as shown on your starboard beam．You should ______．

A.not drop the anchor until the lights are in line

B.ensure your ship will NOT block the channel or obstruct the range while at anchor

C.drop the anchor immediately as the range lights mark an area free of obstructions

D.drop the anchor immediately as a change in the position of the range lights will be an indication of dragging anchor

MOVING OF AN ANCHOR OVER THE SEA BOTTOM INVOLUNTARILY BECAUSE IT IS NO LONGER PREVENTING THE MOVEMENT OF THE VESSEL defines ______.

A.Dredging ( of anchor )

B.Dragging ( of anchor )

C.Weighing anchor

D.Walking out anchor

If your vessel is the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation ______.

A.you must keep your course and speed

B.you may change course and speed as the other vessel must keep clear

C.the other vessel must keep her course and speed

D.both vessels must keep their course and speed