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