Act as OOW for Berthing and Slipping

Question 1

Name the organizations that close up when coming alongside. (3)

Answer 1

Special Sea Dutymen (A team/powerline)
Cable Party
Part Ship Hands

Question 2

Name some equipment used in coming alongside.

Answer 2

• 2-3 heaving lines places at fwd and aft (10 mm sach cord 50 m long with a monkey’s fist at the end)
• Fids (4x4) (Orca)
• Rope Stoppers
• Rat guards (Prevents rat from infesting ship)
• Hurricane Hawsers (used if high winds are present/predicted/extra rope)
• Fenders (bouées)
• Gun lines

Question 3

What is the minimum number of lines used by a ship for securing alongside?

Answer 3

6

Question 4

What are some of the OOW concerns when coming alongside? (3)

Answer 4

1. Wind
2. Thighs and current
3. Comms with tugs and pilote

Question 5

Who takes the closing up reports when coming alongside?

Answer 5

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