Anchor Watch

Definition

A continuous duty watch kept on a vessel at anchor to monitor position drift, weather changes, and traffic — typically a single officer on the bridge

Context for Indian Seafarers

Understanding Anchor Watch is essential for DG Shipping examinations and practical shipboard operations. This term appears in MEO Class 4 oral exams, 2nd Mate FG assessments, and Function-wise competency tests.

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