Question 3966 Deck General

The correct answer is D) All of the above. Before letting go the anchor, the following safety checks should be made: 1) See that the wildcat (the part of the anchor windlass that the anchor chain wraps around) is disengaged to allow the anchor chain to pay out freely. 2) See that the anchor chain is all clear, with no kinks or obstructions that could prevent the anchor from setting properly. 3) See that the anchor itself is clear of any obstructions on the seafloor that could prevent it from setting or cause damage to the anchor or chain. Making all three of these checks is crucial to ensure the anchor deployment is safe and effective. The other answer choices are incorrect because they only address one or two of the necessary safety checks.