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

Correct Answer: Option D — 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.

Fail-safe design for anchor windlass brakes requires a spring-set, hydraulically-released configuration. If hydraulic pressure is lost or the pump returns to zero stroke, the mechanical springs force the brake to engage immediately, preventing the anchor from free-falling and ensuring the vessel remains safely anchored during power failures.