What type of anchor is generally best suited to a soft mud or sand seabed, and why?

A. A grapnel anchor, because its multiple hooks are ideal for open sand

B. A mushroom anchor, because it is the strongest anchor type in any seabed

C. No anchor type is more suited to one seabed than another

D. A plough-type anchor (such as a CQR or Delta), which digs in progressively and resets well if the direction of pull changes, making it a strong general-purpose choice across most seabed types including soft mud and sand

A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs

B. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift

C. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin

D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening

A. Only the weather forecast for the next watch

B. The lunch schedule for the deck team

C. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place

D. The cargo manifest for the next port