Assessment: Ship Anchoring Procedure

Understanding Anchoring

Understanding Anchoring

This lesson will provide you with an introduction to anchors; you will gain an understanding of when and why they are used; what types of anchors are out there and why there are variations; we shall also cover the procedures that must be carried out for lowering or heaving the anchor.

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Introduction to Ship Anchoring 28 minutes
Anchor Deployment and Recall 6 minutes

Anchoring Operations

Anchoring Operations

In this lesson, we shall explore different anchoring operations and the issues of dragging.

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Basic Anchoring Procedures 9 minutes
Anchor Planning Theory and Multiple Anchor Operations 4 minutes

Windlass Maintenance and Assessment

Windlass Maintenance and Assessment

In this lesson, you will go briefly into the importance of maintenance on the windlass and how to carry it out.

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Maintenance and Inspection 8 minutes
Assessment: Ship Anchoring Procedure 14 minutes

Lessons

Understanding Anchoring

Understanding Anchoring

This lesson will provide you with an introduction to anchors; you will gain an understanding of when and why they are used; what types of anchors are out there and why there are variations; we shall also cover the procedures that must be carried out for lowering or heaving the anchor.

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Introduction to Ship Anchoring 28 minutes
Anchor Deployment and Recall 6 minutes

Anchoring Operations

Anchoring Operations

In this lesson, we shall explore different anchoring operations and the issues of dragging.

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Basic Anchoring Procedures 9 minutes
Anchor Planning Theory and Multiple Anchor Operations 4 minutes

Windlass Maintenance and Assessment

Windlass Maintenance and Assessment

In this lesson, you will go briefly into the importance of maintenance on the windlass and how to carry it out.

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Maintenance and Inspection 8 minutes
Assessment: Ship Anchoring Procedure 14 minutes
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Assessment: Ship Anchoring Procedure

  • 25
  • Questions
  • No time limit
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  • Attempts left
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  • Passing threshold

Question 1 of 25

Why is it essential for the crew to maintain the windlass and to know the correct procedures for anchoring?

Question 2 of 25

What is the Catenary ratio?

Question 3 of 25

What type of anchor is shown in this picture?

Question 4 of 25

Which method of anchoring prevents piling up and twisting of the cable?

Question 5 of 25

What is the Spurling Pipe ?

Question 6 of 25

Monthly or Quarterly checks should include what routines?

Select multiple answers:

Question 7 of 25

How can a ship's officer judge the wear and tear on the Windlass?

Question 8 of 25

When does dragging of the anchor happen?

Question 9 of 25

Prior to heaving up the anchor, the person in charge on deck must perform what checks?

Select multiple answers:

Question 10 of 25

What should be done whilst the anchor chain is coming up?

Question 11 of 25

What is the Bitter End?

Question 12 of 25

Temperature rise in the main shaft or gear shaft indicates what?

Question 13 of 25

When heaving the anchor, how it is important to start?

Question 14 of 25

What happens if the anchor gets stuck in an underwater obstruction?

Question 15 of 25

What is the locking arrangement on the Chain stopper for?

Question 16 of 25

Why do the bearing, pin and sliding parts of the assembly require a special grease?

Question 17 of 25

What operation is shown in this picture?

Question 18 of 25

The anchor may break the chain or damage the windlass under which of the following conditions?

Select multiple answers:

Question 19 of 25

What operation is shown in this picture?

Question 20 of 25

Prior to anchoring the Master must ensure what?

Question 21 of 25

A proper anchor position or anchoring area must have what feature?

Question 22 of 25

Which method of lowering the anchor uses gravity?

Question 23 of 25

What holds the ship in the sea?

Question 24 of 25

What part of the anchor is labeled in this diagram as "C"?

Question 25 of 25

What part of the anchor is labeled in this diagram as "B"?

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Why is it essential for the crew to maintain the windlass and to know the correct procedures for anchoring?

This is important as any damaged machinery part or breaking chain can cause a heavy blow leading to permanent injury or death.
Your answer
This is important to ensure that the PMS is being followed.
Your answer
This is important to ensure that future anchoring operations can be carried out.
Your answer
This is important to ensure Safety.
Your answer

What is the Catenary ratio?

Catenary ratio is not a concept used during anchoring.
Your answer
The ratio of the chain payed out to that left in the chain locker.
Your answer
The ratio of the weight of the chain to that of the anchor.
Your answer
The length of chain on the seabed against the length of chain hanging in the water.
Your answer

What type of anchor is shown in this picture?

Mushroom anchor
Your answer
Bruce anchor
Your answer
Stockless anchor
Your answer
Kedge anchor
Your answer

Which method of anchoring prevents piling up and twisting of the cable?

None of the methods
Your answer
The Walkback method
Your answer
Both methods
Your answer
The Let Go method
Your answer

What is the Spurling Pipe ?

It is the opening in the deck which allows the chain to travel from the deck to the anchor.
Your answer
It is the opening in the deck where the anchor chain is kept.
Your answer
It is the opening in deck which allows the chain to travel from the Chain Locker to the Gypsy drum.
Your answer
It is the opening in the deck which allows the chain to travel from the gypsy wheel to the anchor.
Your answer

Monthly or Quarterly checks should include what routines?

All the couplings, hydraulic valves and piping to be checked for leaks, tightness and functioning.
Your answer
The hydraulic motor foundation should be checked for tightness and any sign of wear at the base.
Your answer
A check on the condition of the brake linings depending on the frequency of use.
Your answer
Inspection for corrosion.
Your answer

How can a ship's officer judge the wear and tear on the Windlass?

By regular inspections of the external and moving parts of gear and shaft.
Your answer
By listening to the sounds it makes when working.
Your answer
By looking at the grease on the windlass.
Your answer
By looking at the paint on the machinery.
Your answer

When does dragging of the anchor happen?

Dragging the anchor happens when the vessel drifts without holding power despite being anchored. This may be due to not enough chain being given out depending on the weather or due to the wrong type of seabed.
Your answer
Dragging the anchor happens when the current and tide effect is strong.
Your answer
Dragging the anchor happens when the wind effect is too strong.
Your answer
Dragging the anchor happens when the Master operates astern propulsion.
Your answer

Prior to heaving up the anchor, the person in charge on deck must perform what checks?

Check the water is deep enough.
Your answer
Check that the guillotine (cable stopper) is free from the chain.
Your answer
Check that the Windlass is started.
Your answer
Check that the Dog Clutch is engaged.
Your answer

What should be done whilst the anchor chain is coming up?

The cable should be freshly painted whilst coming out of the water.
Your answer
The bridge should be informed that the windlass is working.
Your answer
The crew should standby and watch.
Your answer
The cable should be checked whilst it's coming out of the water to ensure no kinks or twists.
Your answer

What is the Bitter End?

The part which connects the anchor to the anchor chain.
Your answer
The safety pin which holds the guillotine or chain stopper in place.
Your answer
The equipment which secures the anchor chain in position when the anchoring is done.
Your answer
The inboard end of a ship's anchoring cable which is secured in the chain locker by the clench pin.
Your answer

Temperature rise in the main shaft or gear shaft indicates what?

Lack of or less lubrication than needed.
Your answer
That an inspection has been done recently.
Your answer
Proper maintenance is carried out.
Your answer
Enough lubrication is present.
Your answer

When heaving the anchor, how it is important to start?

By ensuring the lashings and securings are all in place.
Your answer
By switching on the anchor wash.
Your answer
By disengaging the windlass from the gypsy wheel.
Your answer
By switching off the windlass.
Your answer

What happens if the anchor gets stuck in an underwater obstruction?

The ship will move.
Your answer
The chain and the windlass may break.
Your answer
Nothing.
Your answer
The Port Authorities will be in trouble.
Your answer

What is the locking arrangement on the Chain stopper for?

The locking arrangement is provided to ensure that no one removes the chain stopper at any time.
Your answer
The locking arrangement is provided to ensure that the anchor chain is on the windlass.
Your answer
The locking arrangement is provided to ensure that no one removes the guillotine bar during anchoring.
Your answer
The locking arrangement is provided for the chain stopper to avoid the guillotine bar from falling into place and damaging the windlass during anchoring.
Your answer

Why do the bearing, pin and sliding parts of the assembly require a special grease?

To prevent them from moving.
Your answer
To prevent them from getting dirty.
Your answer
To prevent them from rusting.
Your answer
To prevent them from weather damage.
Your answer

What operation is shown in this picture?

Open Moor
Your answer
Baltic Moor
Your answer
Turn Short Round
Your answer
Mediterranean Moor
Your answer

The anchor may break the chain or damage the windlass under which of the following conditions?

Stuck on pipelines.
Your answer
Stuck in mud.
Your answer
Stuck in clay.
Your answer
Stuck on rocks.
Your answer

What operation is shown in this picture?

Baltic Moor
Your answer
Mediterranean Moor
Your answer
Turn Short Round
Your answer
Open Moor
Your answer

Prior to anchoring the Master must ensure what?

All of the given options.
Your answer
That the ship is operating in the astern propulsion.
Your answer
That the seabed at the anchorage area is clear.
Your answer
That the anchor is clean.
Your answer

A proper anchor position or anchoring area must have what feature?

A clear seabed.
Your answer
A grassy seabed.
Your answer
Obstructions for the anchor to get stuck on.
Your answer
A seabed with shells.
Your answer

Which method of lowering the anchor uses gravity?

None of the methods
Your answer
Let Go Method
Your answer
Walkback Method
Your answer
Both Methods
Your answer

What holds the ship in the sea?

The anchor chain.
Your answer
The anchor.
Your answer
The weight of the ship.
Your answer
The anchor chain together with the anchor.
Your answer

What part of the anchor is labeled in this diagram as "C"?

Shank
Your answer
Ring or D-shackle
Your answer
Fluke or palm
Your answer
Crown
Your answer

What part of the anchor is labeled in this diagram as "B"?

Ring or D-shackle
Your answer
Fluke or palm
Your answer
Crown
Your answer
Shank
Your answer
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Why is it essential for the crew to maintain the windlass and to know the correct procedures for anchoring?

This is important as any damaged machinery part or breaking chain can cause a heavy blow leading to permanent injury or death.
Your answer
This is important to ensure that the PMS is being followed.
Your answer
This is important to ensure that future anchoring operations can be carried out.
Your answer
This is important to ensure Safety.
Your answer

What is the Catenary ratio?

Catenary ratio is not a concept used during anchoring.
Your answer
The ratio of the chain payed out to that left in the chain locker.
Your answer
The ratio of the weight of the chain to that of the anchor.
Your answer
The length of chain on the seabed against the length of chain hanging in the water.
Your answer

What type of anchor is shown in this picture?

Mushroom anchor
Your answer
Bruce anchor
Your answer
Stockless anchor
Your answer
Kedge anchor
Your answer

Which method of anchoring prevents piling up and twisting of the cable?

None of the methods
Your answer
The Walkback method
Your answer
Both methods
Your answer
The Let Go method
Your answer

What is the Spurling Pipe ?

It is the opening in the deck which allows the chain to travel from the deck to the anchor.
Your answer
It is the opening in the deck where the anchor chain is kept.
Your answer
It is the opening in deck which allows the chain to travel from the Chain Locker to the Gypsy drum.
Your answer
It is the opening in the deck which allows the chain to travel from the gypsy wheel to the anchor.
Your answer

Monthly or Quarterly checks should include what routines?

All the couplings, hydraulic valves and piping to be checked for leaks, tightness and functioning.
Your answer
The hydraulic motor foundation should be checked for tightness and any sign of wear at the base.
Your answer
A check on the condition of the brake linings depending on the frequency of use.
Your answer
Inspection for corrosion.
Your answer

How can a ship's officer judge the wear and tear on the Windlass?

By regular inspections of the external and moving parts of gear and shaft.
Your answer
By listening to the sounds it makes when working.
Your answer
By looking at the grease on the windlass.
Your answer
By looking at the paint on the machinery.
Your answer

When does dragging of the anchor happen?

Dragging the anchor happens when the vessel drifts without holding power despite being anchored. This may be due to not enough chain being given out depending on the weather or due to the wrong type of seabed.
Your answer
Dragging the anchor happens when the current and tide effect is strong.
Your answer
Dragging the anchor happens when the wind effect is too strong.
Your answer
Dragging the anchor happens when the Master operates astern propulsion.
Your answer

Prior to heaving up the anchor, the person in charge on deck must perform what checks?

Check the water is deep enough.
Your answer
Check that the guillotine (cable stopper) is free from the chain.
Your answer
Check that the Windlass is started.
Your answer
Check that the Dog Clutch is engaged.
Your answer

What should be done whilst the anchor chain is coming up?

The cable should be freshly painted whilst coming out of the water.
Your answer
The bridge should be informed that the windlass is working.
Your answer
The crew should standby and watch.
Your answer
The cable should be checked whilst it's coming out of the water to ensure no kinks or twists.
Your answer

What is the Bitter End?

The part which connects the anchor to the anchor chain.
Your answer
The safety pin which holds the guillotine or chain stopper in place.
Your answer
The equipment which secures the anchor chain in position when the anchoring is done.
Your answer
The inboard end of a ship's anchoring cable which is secured in the chain locker by the clench pin.
Your answer

Temperature rise in the main shaft or gear shaft indicates what?

Lack of or less lubrication than needed.
Your answer
That an inspection has been done recently.
Your answer
Proper maintenance is carried out.
Your answer
Enough lubrication is present.
Your answer

When heaving the anchor, how it is important to start?

By ensuring the lashings and securings are all in place.
Your answer
By switching on the anchor wash.
Your answer
By disengaging the windlass from the gypsy wheel.
Your answer
By switching off the windlass.
Your answer

What happens if the anchor gets stuck in an underwater obstruction?

The ship will move.
Your answer
The chain and the windlass may break.
Your answer
Nothing.
Your answer
The Port Authorities will be in trouble.
Your answer

What is the locking arrangement on the Chain stopper for?

The locking arrangement is provided to ensure that no one removes the chain stopper at any time.
Your answer
The locking arrangement is provided to ensure that the anchor chain is on the windlass.
Your answer
The locking arrangement is provided to ensure that no one removes the guillotine bar during anchoring.
Your answer
The locking arrangement is provided for the chain stopper to avoid the guillotine bar from falling into place and damaging the windlass during anchoring.
Your answer

Why do the bearing, pin and sliding parts of the assembly require a special grease?

To prevent them from moving.
Your answer
To prevent them from getting dirty.
Your answer
To prevent them from rusting.
Your answer
To prevent them from weather damage.
Your answer

What operation is shown in this picture?

Open Moor
Your answer
Baltic Moor
Your answer
Turn Short Round
Your answer
Mediterranean Moor
Your answer

The anchor may break the chain or damage the windlass under which of the following conditions?

Stuck on pipelines.
Your answer
Stuck in mud.
Your answer
Stuck in clay.
Your answer
Stuck on rocks.
Your answer

What operation is shown in this picture?

Baltic Moor
Your answer
Mediterranean Moor
Your answer
Turn Short Round
Your answer
Open Moor
Your answer

Prior to anchoring the Master must ensure what?

All of the given options.
Your answer
That the ship is operating in the astern propulsion.
Your answer
That the seabed at the anchorage area is clear.
Your answer
That the anchor is clean.
Your answer

A proper anchor position or anchoring area must have what feature?

A clear seabed.
Your answer
A grassy seabed.
Your answer
Obstructions for the anchor to get stuck on.
Your answer
A seabed with shells.
Your answer

Which method of lowering the anchor uses gravity?

None of the methods
Your answer
Let Go Method
Your answer
Walkback Method
Your answer
Both Methods
Your answer

What holds the ship in the sea?

The anchor chain.
Your answer
The anchor.
Your answer
The weight of the ship.
Your answer
The anchor chain together with the anchor.
Your answer

What part of the anchor is labeled in this diagram as "C"?

Shank
Your answer
Ring or D-shackle
Your answer
Fluke or palm
Your answer
Crown
Your answer

What part of the anchor is labeled in this diagram as "B"?

Ring or D-shackle
Your answer
Fluke or palm
Your answer
Crown
Your answer
Shank
Your answer
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