GSK Exit Exam • Set 14 Question 19 of 30
When anchoring the order "let go" means
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Direct Answer
Option B: Allow the anchor to run out by releasing the windlass brake
The order 'let go' when anchoring signifies the release of the anchor. This is achieved by disengaging the windlass brake, allowing the anchor and chain to run out freely under gravity.
All Options
A
Keep clear of anchor chain
B
Allow the anchor to run out by releasing the windlass brake
(Correct Answer)
C
Increase the speed of the windlass
D
Tighten the windlass brake.
Detailed Explanation & Context
The order 'let go' when anchoring signifies the release of the anchor. This is achieved by disengaging the windlass brake, allowing the anchor and chain to run out freely under gravity.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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