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.

Windlass operation requires the wildcat clutch to be engaged for powered raising or lowering. For emergency or rapid deployment, the clutch is disengaged, allowing the wildcat to rotate freely on the shaft. The anchor's descent is then controlled solely by the manual band brake to prevent excessive chain speed.