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What is Anchoring Speed Reduction?

Anchoring Speed Reduction Deliberate decrease in vessel speed to a safe limit before anchor deployment, minimizing anchor dragging and ensuring proper holding.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Anchoring Speed Reduction” Used in Practice?

Commence anchoring speed reduction before letting go anchor to avoid dragging and ensure safe holding.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Anchoring Speed Reduction?

Deliberate decrease in vessel speed to a safe limit before anchor deployment, minimizing anchor dragging and ensuring proper holding.

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