Deck General USCG Q#3354 (Set 107)

Installing tandem anchors on the same mooring line is referred to as __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — piggybacking

Installing two anchors in tandem on the same mooring or anchor line to increase holding power is standardly defined in maritime seamanship as piggybacking. This method places a secondary anchor ahead of the primary anchor along the identical line.

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