Ch. 4

Question 1

T or F It is important that the pilot keep moving about the wheelhouse so as to always have a good view of every part of the ship while docking or doing other work

Answer 1

False

Question 2

There are several techniques a shiphandler can use to hold a ship in position in a channel or other confined area including

Answer 2

Steam on anchor at slow engine speed
Anchor to a short scope of chain with the current from ahead
back and fill in the channel

Question 3

Generally, the less experience shiphandlers have, the _____ they work.

Answer 3

faster

Question 4

Quickwater (propeller was when backing) moves ahead at about the same speed as the ship when the ship is making about ____knots

Answer 4

2

Question 5

Quickwater begins to move forward, up the ship’s sides when the ship is making a speed of approximately ____knots, and the quickwater reaches the ship’s midships section when the ship is moving at a speed of ____knots.

Answer 5

1/0

Question 6

T or F An experienced shipahndler always looks at objects ahead of the ship when estimating speed during a maneuver because its difficult to detect movement by looking abeam or abaft the beam.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Why is it better to approach a berth with less angle when docking a ship with a right hand propeller starboard side to the dock.

Answer 7

Because once the engine is put astern the ship will kick the stern out to port

Question 8

Ships docking at a wharf in strong current can expect to be set off the berth just as they come alongside because of the _____ and the ____, especially when there is a bank or solid face below the wharf.

Answer 8

hydraulic cushion/eddy current

Question 9

It is best to think of a ship as being docked stern first when she is docking with the current from astern. The docking is done as if the ship were moving _____ relative to the _______.

Answer 9

astern

bottom

Question 10

When docking at a wharf with the current from astern, the _______ is used to move her laterally the last few feet to the berth

Answer 10

Current

Question 11

Your ship is docking port side to a wharf parallel to the channel. There is a strong ebb current running as you come alongside, and tugs are made fast at the bow and stern.

Answer 11

The tugs should work at an angle toward the ship, into the current, to hold the ship both alongside and in position.