As it pertains to raising and lowering an anchor with a horizontal electro-hydraulic or electro-mechanical anchor windlass, what statement is true?

Correct Answer: Option D — The anchor can be either raised or lowered under power with the windlass by engaging the wildcat clutch. The anchor can be lowered by gravity by controlling the anchor chain payout with the wildcat manual brake with the wildcat clutch disengaged.

Power operation requires the wildcat clutch to be engaged, coupling the drive to the wildcat. Gravity lowering is achieved by disengaging the clutch, allowing the wildcat to rotate freely while the manual band brake regulates the chain payout speed, ensuring safe control of the anchor during deployment.