Question 114General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief70% to pass
As it pertains to raising and lowering an anchor with a horizontal electro-hydraulic or electro-mechanical anchor windlass, what statement is true?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D.
The explanation is as follows:
With an electro-hydraulic or electro-mechanical anchor windlass, the anchor can be raised or lowered under power by engaging the wildcat clutch. The anchor can also be lowered by gravity by controlling the anchor chain payout with the wildcat manual brake, but in this case, the wildcat clutch must be disengaged.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the proper operation of the anchor windlass system. For example, options A and C state that the anchor can only be raised (and not lowered) under power, which is incorrect.
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