When "walking the anchor" out to the waterline before letting go, what is this procedure, and what should be reported to the bridge during the operation?

A. It is a term used only for anchor recovery, never for letting go

B. It refers to dragging the anchor along the seabed at slow speed to test the holding ground before anchoring

C. Walking the anchor means physically carrying the anchor to a different part of the ship by hand before lowering it

D. Walking the anchor is lowering the anchor under power of the windlass (in gear, brake released) in a controlled manner until it reaches the waterline, ready to be let go on the Master's order; the officer in charge should report the amount of cable paid out, the direction the cable is leading, and confirmation when the anchor reaches the waterline

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