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: The chain is vertical, leading straight down to the seabed. This is the final stage before the anchor breaks free.

The "stay" describes the tension and angle of the anchor chain, which informs the captain if the anchor is still holding or if it is being successfully retrieved. Anchors Up

Communication between the bow (the location of the windlass and anchor chain) and the bridge is strictly standardized using a clock-face reference to indicate the of the chain relative to the ship's bow. : The chain is vertical, leading straight down to the seabed

: The chain is leading directly to the starboard (right) side. Communication between the bow (the location of the

: The chain is stretched out at an acute angle to the seabed, under significant tension.

The official status when the vessel is safely held by its anchor and no longer maneuvering.

: The chain is leading directly to the port (left) side.