(2025 EXAM) Towing Manual CHAP 3,4,5 Flashcards
1
Q
Automatic Tow Machine max load?
A
50,000lbs
2
Q
Chain stoppers are designed to bear what percent of the anchor chains breaking strength?
A
60%
3
Q
Swaged wire rope ends develop what percent of wire strength?
A
85%
4
Q
Spelter sockets hold what percent of wire rope strength?
A
100%
5
Q
Flounder plate is designed to?
A
distribute towing force of the tug’s towline to the separate legs of the tow bridle
6
Q
When using wire clips efficiency rating?
A
80%
7
Q
Vertical stern rollers and norman pins onboard ARS-50 class will drop at what load?
A
50,000lbs
8
Q
All unmanned tows shall be equipped with what?
A
Flooding Alarms
