A.eliminate navigational hazards by allowing the chain to lie along the harbor bottom
B.increase the anchor's reliability by providing a large catenary in the chain
C.permit the ship to maneuver in the stream while weighing anchors
D.prevent damage to the stern caused by swinging against the pier in the approach
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A.facilitate speed of recovery during the weighing process
B.indicate the anchor's location to passing or mooring ships
C.prevent damage to the stern in the event of a headwind
D.provide a steady platform for the gangway between the fantail and pier
A.spring tide
B.flood tide
C.ebb tide
D.slack water
A.swing wide and approach the pier so as to land starboard side to
B.approach the pier on a parallel course at reduced speed
C.make your approach at a greater angle than in calm weather
D.point the vessel's head well up into the slip and decrease your speed
A.The vessel will not reverse direction in a tidal current
B.The radius of the vessel's swing will be shortened
C.A mooring approach may be made from any direction
D.The vessel will not swing with a change in wind
A.soft mud
B.sand
C.silt
D.soft to firm clays
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