The anchors should be dropped well out from the pier while at a Mediterranean moor to（）.

单项选择题The anchor chain should be kept moderately taut during a Mediterranean moor to（）.

A.facilitate speed of recovery during the weighing process
B.indicate the anchor's location to passing or mooring ships
C.prevent damage to the stern in the event of a headwind
D.provide a steady platform for the gangway between the fantail and pier

单项选择题Owing to the big draught of the ship，she has to go alongside by the time of（）.

A.spring tide
B.flood tide
C.ebb tide
D.slack water

单项选择题On a single-screw vessel，when coming port side to a pier and being set off the pier，you should（）.

A.swing wide and approach the pier so as to land starboard side to
B.approach the pier on a parallel course at reduced speed
C.make your approach at a greater angle than in calm weather
D.point the vessel's head well up into the slip and decrease your speed

单项选择题Mooring with two bow anchors has which major advantage over anchoring with one bow anchor? （）.

A.The vessel will not reverse direction in a tidal current
B.The radius of the vessel's swing will be shortened
C.A mooring approach may be made from any direction
D.The vessel will not swing with a change in wind

单项选择题Leg penetration to depths which require pullout forces greater than that which can be supplied by the buoyancy of the hull may exist in（）.

A.soft mud
B.sand
C.silt
D.soft to firm clays