You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk carrier. When anchoring without the aid of tugs, your maximum speed should not exceed how many feet per second?

Correct Answer: Option D — 0.5 (0.3 knot)

For a vessel of this displacement, 0.5 feet per second (approximately 0.3 knots) is the maximum speed to prevent excessive stress on the windlass and chain. High momentum during anchoring can lead to catastrophic failure of the ground tackle or damage to the vessel's structure.