Question 4018 Deck General

The correct answer is A) The radius of the vessel's swing will be shortened. When a vessel is moored with two bow anchors, the two anchor points create a smaller swinging radius compared to using a single bow anchor. This is because the two anchors act as pivot points, effectively reducing the vessel's range of motion and limiting its swing. This can be advantageous in areas with limited space or when maneuvering in tight quarters, as the vessel will have a smaller footprint and be less likely to swing into nearby obstacles. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not directly address the main advantage of using two bow anchors, which is the reduced swinging radius. While options B, C, and D may also be beneficial in certain situations, they do not represent the primary advantage of this mooring configuration.