As it pertains to the automatic hydraulic brake of a horizontal electro-hydraulic anchor windlass, what statement is true?

Correct Answer: Option B — The brake is spring set and hydraulically released, and the brake automatically sets when the pump is brought to zero stroke or there is a loss of servo power hydraulic pressure.

Electro-hydraulic windlass brakes are designed for fail-safe operation. They are spring-set to hold the load and hydraulically released when the system is pressurized. If hydraulic pressure is lost or the pump returns to zero stroke, the springs automatically engage the brake to prevent uncontrolled anchor deployment.