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What is Drag Anchor?

Drag Anchor Situation where a vessel’s anchor does not hold, causing the ship to drift from its intended position.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Drag Anchor” Used in Practice?

MV Lotus, this is harbour control: your vessel appears to drag anchor in anchorage Bravo, suggest heaving up and repositioning.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Drag Anchor?

Situation where a vessel’s anchor does not hold, causing the ship to drift from its intended position.

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