Question 3948Deck General70% to pass
You have anchored in a mud and clay bottom. The anchor appears to be dragging in a storm. What action should you take?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Drop the second anchor, veer to a good scope, then weigh the first anchor.
This is the correct action because it allows you to stabilize the vessel by setting a second anchor, then retrieve the first anchor that is dragging. Dropping a second anchor with sufficient scope provides additional holding power to keep the vessel in place during the storm. Veering more cable on the first anchor can help it dig in, but if it continues to drag, the best option is to retrieve it and reset both anchors with adequate scope. The other answer choices, such as dropping the second anchor directly under the vessel (B) or shortening the scope (D), are less effective at securing the vessel in a dragging anchor situation.
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