Another vessel dragging anchor towards own vessel:

bullet Sound 5 or more rapid blasts on the whistle.
bullet Call on VHF- station identification. Use the help of AIS
bullet Engines to be ready for immediate maneuver.
bullet Anchor party standby.
bullet Go ahead and steam over own cable.
bullet Pay out more cable. Finally slip off the cable. Release from the bitter end.
bullet Provide the vessel with a sheer with a hard over action.
bullet Keep Portable fender ready in hand to use.
bullet Make relevant entries in logbook.
 


 

Updated: 30-Sep-2007

 

Answer provided by: Syed Borhan Elahi

Master Mariner, Bangladesh.