OICNW Task 9.5.A

On a vessel or in a laboratory, when asked to describe proper procedures for anchoring and mooring,

the candidate describes proper procedures for anchoring and mooring.

The candidate’s description includes:

1. Planning: Determine the:

   a. Depth of water;

   b. Type of bottom;

   c. Wind and current;

   d. Bottom obstructions;

   e. Room to swing;

   f. Place to anchor;

   g. Courses and maneuver to the anchor site; and

   h. Desired final heading;

2. Approach: Ensure that the ship does not pass to windward or up current of any anchored vessel or hazard to navigation;

3. Placement:

   a. Anchor site approached slowly;

   b. The ship’s position is checked by natural landmarks and aids forming ranges ahead and abeam;

   c. The vessel is stopped when in position on the approximate desired final heading; and

   d. The anchor is correctly dropped for the depth of water;

4. Laying out:

   a. The ship is backed slowly; and

   b. A length of chain 5 to 7 times the water depth is paid out slowly; and

5. Fetching up:

   a. The ship is allowed to fetch up on the chain; and

   b. The ship rides on a final heading that is within 40° of the desired final heading.