# 09 - Post-Anchoring

Securing procedures and monitoring system setup following successful anchor deployment to ensure safe anchoring configuration and proper watch procedures.

### Engine and Propulsion Systems

```checklist
1. [ ] Engine Controls to Neutral ...................... SET
2. [ ] Main Engines ................................ STOPPED
```

### Navigation and Communication Systems

```checklist
3. [ ] Anchor Ball or Light ...................... DISPLAYED
4. [ ] AIS Status to At Anchor ..................... UPDATED
5. [ ] Local Authorities of Anchor Position ........ ADVISED
```

### Anchoring Assessment and Monitoring

```checklist
6. [ ] Nature of Bottom and Depth ............... DETERMINED
7. [ ] Vessel Position on Chart ...................... FIXED
8. [ ] Anchor Holding ............................ MONITORED
9. [ ] Vessel's Swinging Circle ................. DETERMINED
10. [ ] Landmarks and Transits for Monitoring ... IDENTIFIED
```

### Documentation and Orders

```checklist
11. [ ] Master's Standing Anchor Orders .............. ISSUED
12. [ ] Anchoring Data (Pos, Depth, Weather) ......... LOGGED
```