What is the "holding power ratio" of an anchor?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Maximum mooring line tension divided by the anchor's weight in air
The holding power ratio of an anchor is defined in marine engineering and naval architecture standards as the maximum sustainable mooring line tension divided by the dry weight of the anchor in air, quantifying its efficiency in bottom holding.
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