USCG USCG Safety Deck
Set 1 • Question #15 of 105
Launch Interactive Practice Room When you stream a sea anchor, you should make sure that the holding line is __________.
A
long enough to cause the pull to be more horizontal than downward
✓ Correct Answer
B
long enough to reach bottom
C
short enough to cause the pull to be downward
D
short enough to avoid tangling
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under USCG Deck Safety, SOLAS Chapter III, and 46 CFR regulations, when addressing 'When you stream a sea anchor, you should make sure that the holding line is', the mandated standard is: 'long enough to cause the pull to be more horizontal than downward'.
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