Deck Flashcards
What is the forward most chock on the ship called?
Bullnose
How many mooring lines do we use?
12
How many anchors and how much do they weigh?
2
30 tons
Feet in fathoms?
6 ft
Next to last shot/11th shot color?
Yellow
Warning shot
Last shot/12th shot color?
Red
What helps pay out the anchor chain?
The anchor
What holds the ship in place at anchor?
Weight of the anchor
Chain stopper that rides behind the housing stopper?
Riding stopper
What is the name of the pipe where the anchor is housed?
Hawse pipe
How many capstans are on the focsle? What is the purpose?
3
To heave around mooring lines
What is added to a stopper to make it a towing stopper?
Locking plate
3 parts of chain stopper?
Pelican hook
Turn buckle
Shackle
Purpose of wildcat?
Hoist and lower anchor
Where is the anchor chain stored?
Chain locker
How much does 1 detachable link weigh?
365 lbs
How much does 1 regular chain link weigh?
360 lbs
How to determine the scope of chain?
5 to 7 times the depth of the water
Feet/Fathoms of 1 shot of anchor chain?
90 ft/15 fathoms
Ships BOSN
CWO3 Knapp
Amount of shots of anchor on board?
24 shots
12 on each side
Two ways to anchor?
Walking it out
Free fall the anchor
Name of chain stopper closest to the hawse pipe?
Housing stopper
Anchor chain length?
1080 ft
What is a tattletale line?
Tells you when mooring line has reached it’s safe working load
What does BRAVO at the dip mean?
Temporary cease transfer
What is the color sequence of every flag in P&D line?
Green Red Yellow Blue White Green
What does ROMEO at the dip mean?
Ready to receive alongside
Ready to come alongside