Question 4095 Deck General

The correct answer is D) the anchor flukes bite into the ocean bottom. When anchoring a vessel, it is important to have a sufficient amount of chain veered (let out) to ensure the anchor flukes can properly dig into the ocean bottom and hold the vessel in place. The scope of the anchor chain, which is the ratio of the length of chain let out to the depth of the water, needs to be adequate to allow the anchor to set and hold. This prevents the vessel from drifting while at anchor. The other answer choices, while related to anchoring, do not directly address the primary purpose of ensuring the anchor flukes bite into the seafloor.