What are the action when another Ship anchor dragging towards own ship ?
Sound ‘ U ’ on the whistle, it will attract attention of other vessel in the vicinity and this will serve as witness.
Inform mate /Master /ER to keep engines ready
Call by VHF, if no reply use day light signaling lamp.
Call for emergency anchor stations.
Call for quarter master, ARPA/RADAR to be switched on
If mate/Master not on board call for additional officer/cadet to assist on bridge.
Inform port control/agent.
Pay out maximum cable until half shackle left in chain locker, this helps own vessel drop astern
Put wheel hard over with respect to other ship to move transversely.
Prepare second anchor for letting go.
If other vessel still dragging and happens to sang own ships cable, own ship will feel a sudden pull towards other ship if this happens slip first anchor.
When own ship has dropped astern sufficiently and is well clear put wheel amidships & drop second anchor.
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