Deck General USCG Q#58 (Set 2)

You are on watch and the pilot has just anchored the vessel. The next thing that you should do after the anchor has been let go is to __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — plot the vessel's position on the chart

Fixing the ship's position immediately after anchoring is a vital navigational priority to verify that the anchor is holding and that the vessel remains within a safe swinging circle clear of hazards.

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