Question 1 of 25

Which method of lowering the anchor uses Windlass Power?

• Let Go Method
• Walkback Method
• Both methods
• None of the methods.

Question 2 of 25

What is involved in the operation of clearing the Anchor?

• Opening all lashings.
• Removing any rubbish from the anchor chain.
• Ensuring that the break is on.
• Removing the guillotine or chain stopper from the anchor chain.

Question 3 of 25

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

• Fluke or palm
• Shank
• Ring or D-shackle
• Crown

Question 4 of 25

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

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

Question 5 of 25

What is the main type of Anchor used onboard large merchant ships?

• Mushroom anchor
• Stockless anchor
• Bruce anchor
• Kedge anchor

Question 6 of 25

What type of anchor is shown in this picture?

• Mushroom anchor
• Kedge anchor
• Bruce anchor
• Stockless anchor

Question 7 of 25

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

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

Question 8 of 25

What is the Spurling Pipe ?

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

Question 9 of 25

What does dragging the anchor mean?

• Dragging the anchor is a term used when the vessel starts to drift without holding power despite being at anchor.
• Dragging the anchor is a term used for when the current moves the anchor.
• Dragging the anchor is a term used for when the Master uses astern propulsion.
• Dragging the anchor is a term used for when the vessel swings with the Wind, Current and Tide.

Question 10 of 25

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

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

Question 11 of 25

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

• The Let Go method
• None of the methods
• The Walkback method
• Both methods

Question 12 of 25

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

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

Question 13 of 25

A weekly schedule maintenance for the windlass should include which of the following routines?

• All of the given options.
• Lubricating all the plain bearings through the grease nipples and the gear teeth.
• Starting up the machinery.
• Visual inspection of the paint.

Question 14 of 25

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

• Shank
• Ring or D-shackle
• Fluke or palm
• Crown

Question 15 of 25

What operation is shown in this picture?

• Mediterranean Moor
• Turn Short Round
• Open Moor
• Baltic Moor

Question 16 of 25

Why is it important to monitor the load on the Windlass motor?

• This is important as it will give you an indication of a stuck anchor. Higher load is drawn if this occurs.
• This is important as it will give you an indication on how the motor is working.
• This is important as it will give you an indication on whether the Dog Clutch is engaged or not.
• This is important as it will give you an indication on whether the windlass is working.

Question 17 of 25

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

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

Question 18 of 25

What type of anchor is shown in this picture?

• Bruce anchor
• Kedge anchor
• Stockless anchor
• Mushroom anchor

Question 19 of 25

What operation is shown in this picture?

• Mediterranean Moor
• Turn Short Round
• Open Moor
• Baltic Moor

Question 20 of 25

What is the locking arrangement on the Chain stopper for?

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

Question 21 of 25

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

• Stuck in mud.
• Stuck on pipelines.
• Stuck on rocks.
• Stuck in clay.

Question 22 of 25

Prior to heaving up, the Brake must be in what position?

• Loosened
• On
• Inspected
• Tightened

Question 23 of 25

When does dragging of the anchor happen?

• Dragging the anchor happens when the Master operates astern propulsion.
• Dragging the anchor happens when the current and tide effect is strong.
• Dragging the anchor happens when the wind effect is too strong.
• 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.

Question 24 of 25

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

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

Question 25 of 25

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

• To prevent them from rusting.
• To prevent them from moving.
• To prevent them from weather damage.
• To prevent them from getting dirty.