Question 4499 Deck General

The correct answer is A) increase the holding power. The anchor chain is deployed at the anchor end of a combination chain and wire rope mooring system to increase the holding power of the overall mooring system. The weight and increased friction of the anchor chain on the seabed helps to secure the anchor and resist the forces acting on the mooring line, thereby enhancing the system's holding power. The other options are incorrect because: B) The anchor chain does not primarily function to reduce the catenary (curvature) of the mooring line. C) The anchor chain does not directly increase the fatigue life of the mooring system. D) The anchor chain does not reduce the time required to retrieve the mooring line.