When dragging of an anchor occurs, you must back it up with a piggyback (backing) anchor or __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — reposition it at a greater range
Standard marine anchor handling and MODU mooring practices dictate that when an anchor drags, resetting it requires repositioning at a greater range or deploying a piggyback anchor to re-establish adequate holding power and catenary geometry in the seafloor.
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