To develop maximum anchor holding power, the optimum angle between the anchor's shank and the mooring lines is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — 0 degrees
Anchor holding efficiency is maximized when the pull from the mooring line is completely horizontal at the seabed, representing an optimum angle of zero degrees between the anchor shank and the seabed/mooring line interface to prevent fluke breakout.
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