Question 3380 Deck General

The correct answer is D) It will increase the holding power of those chains. Increasing the length of the anchor chains deployed to the north will increase the holding power of those chains. Longer chains allow for more catenary, which distributes the tension over a larger surface area of the seafloor, resulting in greater holding power and resistance to the northerly winds. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Increasing the anchor chain length does not affect the unit's draft. B) Increasing the holding power of the chains would actually reduce the operating tensions on the unit. C) Increasing the anchor chain length does not significantly impact the unit's stability.