105. Deck Fundamentals Flashcards
Define this small boat term:
Sea painter
A line led well forward on the ship to a boat alongside.
Define this small boat term:
Steady lines
Lines used to steady a boat during hoisting and lowering.
Define this small boat term:
Manropes
A safety line made up with a series of overhand or figure eight knots evenly spaced to help climb up and down.
Define “Bit” as applied to ground tackle
Make a line fast that has been faired through chocks
Define “Chock” as applied to ground tackle
A smooth surface which mooring lines are led to prevent them from chafing
Define “Cleat” as applied to ground tackle
Used for belaying a line or wire
Define “Bullnose” as applied to ground tackle
Hole in the bow used for being towed or mooring to a buoy
Define “Hawse pipe” as applied to ground tackle
Pipe where the anchor is hawsed
Define “Chain” as applied to ground tackle
Holds the ship in place when at anchorage
Define “Turnbuckle” as applied to ground tackle
Used on the stopper assembly to secure the anchor
Define “Gypsy head” as applied to ground tackle
Used to heave around on the lines and wires
Define “Capstan” as applied to ground tackle
Used to heave in on mooring lines and wires
Define “Towing stopper” as applied to ground tackle
Used to secure the towing wire or chain during towing
Define “Pelican hook” as applied to ground tackle
Part of the stopper that actually secures the chain
Define “Spring lay” as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship
A composite rope having three wire and three fiber strands laid alternately around a fiber core
Define “Hawser” as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship
Any heavy line or wire used for towing or mooring
Define “Small stuff” as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship
Line 1 3/4 or smaller
Define “Marlin” as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship
Two strand left laid tarred hemp small stuff (wtf does that mean?)
Define “Coil” as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship
Make a circle with line and pile it on top of itself
Define “Fake” as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship
The act of disposing of line, wire or chain by laying it out in long, flat bights alongside each other
Define “Heaving line” as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship
A line with a weight at one end, heaved across an intervening space for passing over a heavier line
Define “Bight” as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship
A loop of rope, line or chain
Define “Bitter end” as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship
The end of the line
Define “Eye splice” as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship
Used to make an eye at the end of a line
Define “Marlinespike” as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship
Tapered steel tool used to open the strands of wire for splicing
Define “Fid” as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship
Wooden spike shaped tool used in splicing line
Discuss the following personnel in regards to towing evolutions:
Rig Captain
Riggers
Signalmen
Capstan Operator
Line Handlers
Rig Captain
-Person in charge (Yellow)
Riggers
-Responsible for rigging the towing hawser or chain (Blue)
Signalmen
-Delivers signals to other ship (Green)
Capstan Operator
-Operates the capstan
Line Handlers
-Handles line
Define towing hawser
Primary load carrying element of the towline
Define towing messenger
The messenger that is sent to the ship that is attached to the towing hawser
Define NATO link
Towing link is a special link to facilitate connection of the towing rigs of other nations
Define pre-reeve messenger
Small stuff able to attach to a messenger to assist in hauling in of a messenger
Define pelican hook
A quick release hook used with towing stopper
Define chafing chain
Length of chain lead from the towing hawser to the attachment point on the towing ship
Define retrieving line
1” three strand double braided nylon used in recovering/towing hawser
Define 4 x 4 shoring (chopblocks)
Define Jack Stay
Horizontal wire or line rigged for a special purpose which articles such as sea bags can be attached
Define safety equipment/tools
Mk1 float coats, kapoks, safety goggle, hard hats with chin straps, and battle dress
Discuss the types of approaches for towing evolutions
Define “mooring line” as applied to mooring
Line used in tying the ship
Define “breast line” as applied to mooring
Used to keep the ship from moving in and out
Define “forward and after spring line” as applied to mooring
Fwd: Keeps the ship from moving aft
Aft: Keeps the ship from moving forward
Define “bow head line” as applied to mooring
Line that runs through the bull nose
Define “stern line” as applied to mooring
Runs through the stern chock and holds the stern in
Define “storm line” as applied to mooring
Extra line used during storms to add extra strength to the ship’s moore.
Define “tattletale” as applied to mooring
Lets you know when the lines safe working load has been reached.
Define “round turn” as applied to mooring
A complete turnaround on a bitt.
Define “figure eight turn” as applied to mooring
Line put on bitts in a figure eight fashion to secure mooring line
Define “dip the eye” as applied to mooring
Second eye is led through the first eye and put on the bitt
Define “single up” as applied to mooring
Putting out the first line or bringing in a second line.
Define “double up” as applied to mooring
Putting out a second line
Define “frap” as applied to mooring
Wrapping mooring line snugly with small stuff holding the lines together
Define “rat guards” as applied to mooring
Circular metal disc lashed together to prevent rats from boarding.
Define “chafing gear” as applied to mooring
Canvas wrapped around the area of the line where the rat guards are placed.
Define “rat tail stopper” as applied to mooring
Line used to hold the mooring line while it is being secured to bitts.
Define “safe working load” as applied to mooring
Area where the line stretches and any farther would cause it to break.
Discuss the purpose of “direction of line pull danger area”
Keeps people from being hit if the line parts
Discuss the purpose of “safe distance from blocks, cleats, gypsy heads, capstans, etc. through which line passes”
The safe distance is as far away as possible.
Discuss the purpose of “PPE/battle dress”
Bottom of pants tucked into socks, long sleeves down and buttoned, top button on shirt buttoned, anti flash hood and gloves donned.
Discuss the purpose of “whenever possible remain forward and inboard of lines and wires”
To prevent injuries
Discuss the purpose of “hand over hand rule”
Prevents rope burns and snagging
Explain the meaning of the line handling command “Hold”
Secure the line so it doesn’t allow slippage
Explain the meaning of the line handling command “Check”
Let the line surge a little at a time to prevent it from parting
Explain the meaning of the line handling command “Ease”
Relax the strain
Explain the meaning of the line handling command “Slack”
Allow the line to run out using hand over hand method keeping it out of the water
Explain the meaning of the line handling command “Take-in”
Bring the line onboard
Explain the meaning of the line handling command “Cast off”
Remove line from the bitt
Explain the meaning of the line handling command “Avast”
Hold the line, do not slack or heave around
Explain the meaning of the line handling command “Heave around”
Pull on the line
Define and discuss “Anchor” as applied to anchoring
Holds the ship in position
Define and discuss “Detachable link” as applied to anchoring
Used to connect links of chain together
Define and discuss “Chain marking” as applied to anchoring
Lets you know how much chain you have out on deck
Define and discuss “Chain stopper” as applied to anchoring
Used to secure the anchor in the hawse pipe, for riding to an anchor, for holding the anchor when disconnected, or for securing the anchor when the chain is used for towing purposes.
Define and discuss “Wildcat” as applied to anchoring
A device fitted with ridge whelps, which engage the links of chain and prevent it from slipping while holding the anchor.
Define and discuss “Anchor break” as applied to anchoring
Keeps the chain from paying out
Define and discuss “Swivel shot” as applied to anchoring
Detachable links, regular chain links, a swivel, an end link, and a bending shackle.
Attaches anchor to chain.
Define and discuss “Heavy Straing” as applied to anchoring
Line is tight and popping
Define and discuss “Moderate strain” as applied to anchoring
To the point of just being taught
Define and discuss “Light strain” as applied to anchoring
No to little strain on the line
Discuss “Vertical Replenishment”
VERTREP: A helicopter is used to transfer just about anything. Ammo, cargo, personnel, etc can be transported between ships or shore.
Limiting factors are the range and capacity of the helicopter, and the weather.
Discuss “Connected Replenishment”
CONREP: Most common underway connected replenishment method is STREAM.
Used to transport a variety of cargo loads.
Define “replenishment course” in regards to replenishment operations.
The responsibility of the Officer in Tactical Command to select a suitable course and speed taking into consideration the mission of the group and condition of the sea.
Define “replenishment speed” in regards to replenishment operations.
Designated speed for a replenishment course
Define “Control and Approach/Receiving ship” in regards to replenishment operations.
Control: is the delivery ship
Approach: is the receiving ship
Define “transfer station” in regards to replenishment operations.
The station that sends the product.
Discuss the use of “inhaul” during underway replenishment.
Line used to haul the trolley back to the delivering ship during highline transfers.
Discuss the use of “outhaul line” during underway replenishment.
Line used to haul the trolley to the receiving ship.
Discuss the use of “messenger” during underway replenishment.
A line used to haul another heavier line across a space, or to deliver messages.
Discuss the use of “phone and distance line” during underway replenishment.
A 4” manila line used with the Robb coupling rig.
Discuss the use of “Jigger” during underway replenishment.
Luff Tackle is known as Jigger when it is a smaller size, such as 2-2 1/2 inches.
Discuss the use of “Tiedown” during underway replenishment.
Lines originally used to secure the refueling probe to the refueling ship.
Discuss the use of “easing out line” during underway replenishment.
Line used to ease the span wire out clear of the receiving ship after refueling is complete.
Discuss the use of “span wire” during underway replenishment.
Wire rope cable between ships during UNREP that supports the fuel hose.
Discuss the use of “highline” during underway replenishment.
Line stretched between the ship’s underway on which a trolley block travels back and forth for transport.
Discuss the use of “Probe/Robb Coupline” during underway replenishment.
A metal fitting at the end of a fueling hose to permit attachment to the fitting on the receiving ship.
Discuss the use of “station to station phone line” during underway replenishment.
Sound powered phone lines connecting stations.
Discuss the use of “winch” during underway replenishment
A mechanical device used to haul line from one ship to another.
Discuss the use of “line throwing gun” during underway replenishment
Fires the shot line
Discuss the use of “fair lead block” during underway replenishment
A block used for leading a line around a corner
Discuss the use of “snatch block” during underway replenishment
A type of fairlead that can be opened easily to insert a bight
Discuss the use of “contour lights” during underway replenishment
The control ship shows two blue 25-watt lights during approach and while receiving ship is alongside.
Discuss the use of “saddle whips” during underway replenishment
Wire rope saddle whips are used to control the positions of the flow through saddles on the spanwire.
Discuss the use of “hose saddles” during underway replenishment
Provides support to the fuel hose while attached to the trolley
Discuss the use of “ram tensioner/anti slack device” during underway replenishment
Takes up and pays out the highline or span wire rapidly as required to compensate for ship motion.
Discuss the use of “trolley” during underway replenishment
Wheel carriage that allows the hose saddles to ride freely on the span wire.
Discuss the use of “STREAM” during underway replenishment
Standard Tension Replenishment Alongside Method
Discuss the use of “CDR” during underway replenishment
Cargo Drop Reel: device that lowers the load from the tensioned highline allowing stream rigs to be used by ships that have a fixed padeye.
Discuss the use of “sliding pad eye” during underway replenishment
A padeye that moves up and down in a guided track.
Discuss the use of “end fitting” during underway replenishment
Fitting at the end of the span wire or whips or highline.
Discuss the use of “star assembly” during underway replenishment
A latching device used to secure the surf block to the receiving ship during CONREP.
Discuss the use of “pendant receiving station” during underway replenishment
Like the fixed padeye receiving station, it keeps the highline at a fixed height above the deck.
Discuss the use of “traveling surf” during underway replenishment
Used to connect the star assembly and to fairlead the overhaul line.
Discuss the use of “day/night station markers” during underway replenishment
Markers used to identify the type of station and cargo it receives.
Discuss the use of “stream transfer head” during underway replenishment
Moveable padeye on delivery ship, used for raising and lowering the load.
Discuss the “Safety Observer” replenishment personnel and their hard hat colors.
Observes for safety violations, informs the OOD or rig captains of discrepancies.
White helmet with green cross.
Discuss the “rip captain” replenishment personnel and their hard hat colors.
Overall charge of the detail.
Yellow helmet and jersey.
Discuss the “Riggers” replenishment personnel and their hard hat colors.
Connect and tend tag lines, prepare for breakaway and disconnect the rig.
Blue helmet and jersey.
Discuss the “Signalman” replenishment personnel and their hard hat colors.
Receives orders from the rig captain and transmits.
Green helmet and jersey.
Discuss the “Corpsman” replenishment personnel and their hard hat colors.
Maintains watch on station for first aid.
White helmet and jersey with red cross.
Discuss the “Gunner’s Mate” replenishment personnel and their hard hat colors.
Mans his station with a line throwing gun and spare shot lines.
Red helmet and jersey.
Discuss the “Winch Operator” replenishment personnel and their hard hat colors.
Maintains even torsion on the stream line.
Brown helmet and jersey.
Discuss the “Phone Talker” replenishment personnel and their hard hat colors.
Communicates.
Green helmet and jersey.
Discuss the meaning of various whistle signals between the delivery and receiving stations.
One blast: prepare to fire
Two blasts: all clear to fire
Three blasts: completion of firing
Discuss the differences between emergency and standard breakaway.
An emergency breakaway is an accelerated standard breakaway using an orderly, prearranged procedure. The object is for the receiving ship to disengage quickly without damaging or injuring ship/personnel.
The CO of either ship can order this.
The danger signal (5 short bursts) is sounded to warn of this.
State the purpose of “special sea and anchor detail”
Detail posted when a ship leaves and enters port or is in close navigational waters.
State the purpose of “plane guard detail”
Lookout for planes to ensure safety
State the purpose of “low visibility detail”
Added to lookouts in an area where visibility is limited.
State the purpose of “flight quarters”
Set when there is the possibility of aircraft in or outbound.
State the purpose of restricted maneuvering
Used when ship is close to land
Who orders “abandon ship”
Ship’s Master or CO
During abandon ship, what are “The Words” to be passed?
Water temperature
Sea and wind conditions
Bearing an distance to land, and if its friendly or enemy
What are the actions of the crew during abandon ship?
Know escape routes, know how to wear life preservers and emergency equipment
Explain how “life ring/buoy” is used during man overboard
Thrown overboard for floatation
Explain how “smoke float” is used during man overboard
Thrown in the water in the vicinity of the member to assist with spotting.
Explain how “strobe light” is used during man overboard
Attached to life ring and blinks when wet
Explain how “DDRT/CADRT” is used during man overboard
Digital Dead Reckoning Tracer/Computer Assisted Dead Reckoning Tracer
Scale dropped to 200:1 and is designed to keep track of the member.
Explain how “MOBI” is used during man overboard
Man Overboard Indicator System
Personal saltwater-activated man overboard alarm system. Includes a transmitter, receiver and direction finder.
Explain how “OSCAR flag” is used during man overboard
Red triangle over yellow triangle, signals man overboard
State the 3 types of man overboard recoveries
Helicopter - searches a wide area and provides immediate recovery.
Small boat - used when the ship has slowed enough for launch.
Shipboard: under conditions of low visibility, or if the weather prevents boat or helicopter use.
