NVIC 14-14 Task 2.2.B

Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations

ABD-A2.1 Working knowledge of the mooring system and related procedures, including the capacities, safe working loads, and breaking strengths of mooring equipment, including mooring wires, synthetic and fiber lines, winches, anchor windlasses, capstans, bitts, chocks, and bollards

On board a ship, when questioned by a Qualified Assessor,

the candidate describes various anchoring operations.

The candidate’s description includes:

1. Preparing for letting go anchor;
2. Backing out the anchor with the anchor windlass engaged;
3. Taking the anchor windlass out of gear with the anchor windlass brake engaged;
4. Letting go the anchor;
5. Paying out the anchor chain as directed, but under control;
6. Heaving anchor;
7. Cleaning anchor chain and anchor as it is brought aboard; and
8. Securing the anchor for sea.