DECK Flashcards
How many mooring lines do we have onboard?
12
How do we measure line?
Circumference
How do we measure wire rope?
Diameter
What is considered hawser line?
5” or larger in circumference
What has a higher breaking strength; double braid or three strand?
double braid
What is a capstan?
a vertical drum, used as a mechanical advantage to heave around on line
How many capstans do we have onboard?
8
What is the purpose of a bit?
used to secure mooring lines on the ship, figure 8’s
What is a chock?
METAL FITTING that serves as a FAIR LEAD for mooring line
What type of chocks do we have onboard?
Closed
What is the name of the forward most chock on a ship?
Bullnose
What is a bullnose used for?
Towing
How many types of replenishment at sea are there?
3;
Unrep, Vertrep, Conrep
What is the standard unrep speed?
12-16 knots
What is the standard distance between the two ships during unrep?
160-180ft
What color do the Rig Captains wear?
yellow
What color does a signalman wear?
green
What color does a phonetalker wear?
green/ballistic
What color does a gunners mate wear?
red
What color does a winch operator wear?
brown
What color does a rigger wear?
blue
What color does safety wear?
white w/ green
What color does medical wear?
white w/ red
What is a P&D line?
Phone and distance line
What are the marker color codes on the P&D line?
Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, White, Green
Go Rub Your Balls With Grease
How many cargo stations do we have?
4;
7,9,17,19 [they are sliding padeye stations]
Whats the distance between markers on a P&D line?
20 Feet
Where are cargo stations 7 and 9?
HB2
Where are cargo stations 17 and 19?
HB3
What is SURF?
Standard Underway Replenishment Fixture
What wire is used on cargo stations; spanwire or highline?
Highline
What station do we have to send fuel?
21, single probe, khaki smoke pit
What is the difference between a standard breakaway and emergency breakaway?
acceleration
What is CDR?
Cargo Drop Reel
What type of anchors do we have?
MK2 Stockless
How much do the anchors weigh?
30 tons, 60,000lbs
How many shots are in each chain?
12
How many feet are in a shot of chain?
90
How many fathoms are in a shot?
15
How long is one fathom?
6ft
How do we determine the amount of chain paid out when anchoring?
Multiply the depth of the water by 5-7
What are the colors of the detachable links on the anchor chain?
red, white, blue
What does anchors aweigh mean?
When the anchor leaves the sea floor
How many RHIBS do we have?
2
What does RHIB stand for?
Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat
How many life rafts are there?
252
Name the boat crew:
Coxswain, Boat Officer, Boat Engineer, SAR swimmer
How long is the swimmers tending line?
300yds
How much weight do we apply on the monkey lines?
75%
What is the maximum speed for lowering and hoisting the RHIB?
5 knots
Name a line on the boat:
Fwd Steady, Aft Steady, Sea Painter, Lizard Line
How long is the RHIB?
7 meters
Explain castoff and recovery of a RHIB:
1.hook, 2.aft steadying line, 3.fwd steadying line, 4.sea painter [lizard line is inside], REVERSE STEPS FOR RECOVERY
How many boat booms do we have?
2, used for securing small boats
How many double probe fueling stations are there?
3.
5,11,13
What doe we use the stern dock for?
Liberty
What are sound powered phones used for during UNREP?
Captain to Captain comms
What is a Gypsy Head?
smaller capstan, used for UNREP ONLY
What is a tattle tail?
6ft from eye of line, breaks at 80% tension
