Deck Flashcards
0
Q
How many shots of chain on Port/Starboard anchor?
A
12 shots
1
Q
How much does each anchor weigh?
A
30 tons, 60,000 lbs
2
Q
How many chain links in one shot of chain?
A
57 links
3
Q
What type of metal are the anchor chain links made out of?
A
Dilaw steel
4
Q
How much does one link of the anchor chain weigh?
A
350 lbs
5
Q
What is the color pattern for the detachable links?
A
Red, white, blue
6
Q
How can you tell what shot is on deck?
A
- Detachable link will have as many white links on either side of it as the shot number.
- Detachable link will also have the same amount of wire wraps around it as the number shot it is.
7
Q
How long is a fathom?
A
6 ft
8
Q
How long is one shot of chain?
A
90 ft
9
Q
What color is the second to the last shot?
A
Yellow
10
Q
What color is the last shot?
A
Red
11
Q
How much chain is paid out when anchoring?
A
5-7 times the depth of the water
12
Q
What is larger, swing circle or drag circle?
A
Swing circle
13
Q
What do you do if the anchor chain is running and you see the yellow shot?
A
RUN!!!!
14
Q
What are TURTLE BACKS?
A
Covers for the Hawse Pipe
15
Q
What are ELEPHANT TRUNKS?
A
Covers for the anchor chain down into the chain locker
16
Q
What are WILDCATS?
A
Vertical drums that heave in/pay out anchor chain
17
Q
What are FROGS?
A
The Padeyes on the deck
18
Q
What’s a CRANE?
A
Bridgecrane
19
Q
What is the BULLNOSE?
A
Forward most Chock
20
Q
What are PELICAN HOOKS?
A
Clamps on the chain stopper
21
Q
Monkey wrench
A
Big wrenches
22
Q
What are ALLIGATOR JACKS?
A
Cable jacks
23
Q
What are WELPS?
A
Teeth on the WILDCAT
24
What is the MOUSING?
Line that secures the Pelican Hooks
25
What are the Hawse pipes?
Fair lead for the anchor chain
26
What are chain stoppers used for?
Securing anchor chain
27
How many chain stoppers are used on each anchor chain?
- During normal conditions 2. The Riding Stopper closest to the Wildcat, and the Housing Stopper closest to the Hawsepipe.
- During heavy weather a 3rd stopper is added called the Hurricane Stopper.
28
What color hardhat does the foc'sle POIC wear?
Yellow
29
What color hardhat does a foc'sle Rigger wear?
Blue
30
What color hardhat do the brakeman and strokemen wear?
Brown
31
What color does the foc'sle safety officer/Deck Dept Khakis wear?
White
32
What do the brakemen do?
Controls the manual and hydraulic brakes
33
What do the strokemen do?
Controls the wildcats
34
What do foc'sle riggers do?
Handles chain stoppers and chain
35
Where is the bullnose located?
Foc'sle
36
What is the bullnose used for?
Towing
37
Can we tow?
No
38
Can we be towed?
Yes
39
What size is the towing houser?
2.5 inch wire rope
40
How long is the towing houser?
900 ft
41
How many types of underway replenishment are there?
3
42
What are the 3 types of UNREP?
UNREP, CONREP, VERTREP
43
What does STREAM stand for?
Standard Tension Replenishment Alongside Method
44
How many fuel receiving stations does Carl Vinson have?
3
45
Which stations are fuel receiving?
5, 11, 13
46
How many fuel sending stations do we have?
1
47
Which station is the fuel sending station?
21
48
How many cargo stations do we have?
4
49
Which stations are the cargo stations?
7, 9, 17, 19
50
Where is station 5 located?
Hanger bay 1, STBD side, below safety office, above Urinalysis
51
Where is station 7 located?
Hanger bay 2, STBD side in the overhead
52
Where is station 9 located?
Hanger bay 2, STBD side in the overhead
53
Where is station 11 located?
Admirals pway
54
Where is station 13 located?
CO's p-way/the Quarterdeck
55
Where is station 17 located?
Hanger bay 3, STBD side in the overhead
56
Where is station 19 located?
Hanger bay 3, STBD side in the overhead
57
Where is station 21 located?
Near the enlisted smoke pit
58
Are the receiving stations double probe or single probe receiving stations?
Double probe
59
Is station 21 a double probe or single probe configuration?
Single probe
60
What type of wire is used for fueling?
Spanwire
61
What type of wire is used for cargo?
Highline
62
What size is the Spanwire for double probe rigs?
7/8 inch
63
What size is the Spanwire for single probe rigs?
3/4 inch
64
What size is the Highline?
1 inch
65
What does SURF stand for?
Standard Underway Replenishment Fixture
66
What is the speed of the ship during an UNREP?
12-16 knots
67
What is the distance between the ships during an UNREP?
160-180 ft
68
What does P&D stand for?
Phone & Distance
69
Who speaks on the P&D line?
CO to CO
70
How far apart are the distance flag markers on the P&D line?
20 ft
71
What is the color pattern of the flags on the P&D line?
Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, White
| Go Rub Your Balls With Grease
72
What color hardhat and float coats does the Rig Captain wear?
Yellow
73
What color hardhat and float coats does the Riggers wear?
Blue
74
What color hardhat and float coats does the Signalman wear?
Green
75
What color hardhat and float coats does the Gypsy Winch/Capstan Operator wear?
Brown
76
What color hardhat and float coats does the Phone Talker wear?
Green with Ballistic Helmet
77
What color hardhat and float coats does the Gunners Mate wear?
Red
78
What color hardhat and float coats does Safety wear?
White with Green Cross
79
What color hardhat and float coats do the Corpsman wear?
White with Red Cross
80
What does RHIB stand for?
Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat
81
How many RHIBS do we have onboard?
2
82
How long are the RHIBS onboard?
7 meters
83
Where are the two boat decks onboard located?
- Hanger Bay 1 Port side
| - Hanger Bay 3 STBD side
84
What type of Davits do we have onboard?
Vestdavit
85
Name the Boat Crew members.
- Coxswain
- Boat Officer
- Boat Engineer
- SAR Swimmer
86
Who is overall in charge of the RHIB?
Coxswain
87
What are monkey lines/man ropes?
Lines suspended from the ship that the boat crew uses to help keep the boat steady and to keep themselves from falling out.
88
What percent of their body weight do boat crew members put on the monkey lines?
75%
89
What speed is the ship going when launching/recovering a RHIB?
5 knots or less
90
Name the lines used to launch, recover, and steady the boat.
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Hook
Aft steadying
Fwd steadying
Sea Painter
Lizard Line
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91
What is the last line to be cast off when launching the RHIB?
Sea Painter
92
What is the first line to be hooked up when recovering the RHIB?
Sea Painter
93
What is the Sea Painter?
A line ran from forward of the boat deck, that when attached to the front of the RHIB will drag the RHIB alongside the ship underneath the davit.
94
How many boat booms do we have onboard?
2
95
Where are the boat booms located?
- Port side Aft of ACE 4/MOGAS Sponson
| - STBD side Enlisted smoking sponson
96
What type and size of mooring lines do we have onboard?
9 inch Double Braided Nylon
97
How many do we typically use when mooring to a pier?
12
98
What is a chock?
Metal fitting that serves as a fair lead for mooring lines
99
What are Bitts?
Sets of 2 vertical posts used to secure mooring lines to the ship. Figure 8's and round turns.
100
What is a Capstan?
A vertical drum used as a mechanical advantage to heave around on line
101
How many Capstan's do we have onboard Carl Vinson?
8
102
Where are the Capstan's located?
- 3 of the Foc'sle
- 1 in Line Room 5
- 1 in Line Room 6 & 7
- 1 on the Quarterdeck
- 2 on the Fantail
103
What is stronger, double braided or 3 strand line?
Double braided
104
How is line measured?
Circumference
105
How is wire rope measured?
Diameter
106
How many accommodation ladders do we have?
None
107
What is the stern dock used for?
Liberty when the ship is anchored out
108
Name the watchstanding positions that deck department personnel stand.
- Helmsman
- Lee helmsman
- After steering helmsman
- Lookouts
- BMOW
109
What does the Helmsman do?
Follows orders from the Conning Officer and physically steers the ship using the ships helm.
110
What does the Lee Helmsman do?
Also follows orders from the Conning Officer and enters in engine orders and RPM's that are sent down to the propulsion plant using the ships Lee Helm.
111
What do the After Steering Helmsman do?
Man both port and starboard aft steering units in case of a steering casualty on the bridge, in which case they assume control of the steering units and steer the ship still receiving orders from the bridge.
112
What do the lookouts do?
Visually observe and report all surface contacts, air contacts, any marine life and any man overboard. Also responsible for throwing life rings and smoke floats in man overboard situations and giving constant reports on the mans bearing and range from the ship.
113
What does the BMOW do?
Overall in charge of all enlisted watch standers on the bridge, assists the Officer of the Deck in maintaining good order and discipline, uses the Boatswain's pipe and passes the word over the 1MC.
114
What type of anchor do we have onboard?
Mark 2 Stockless
