Deck machinery

Question 1

An oily stain is visible under a hydraulic deck winch. This would most likely indicate ….
A. Broken or faulty grease gun
B. Excessive use of lubricant
C. A leak in a hydraulic hose or fitting
D. A leak in the hydraulic ram

Answer 1

C. A leak in a hydraulic hose or fitting

Question 2

Over rides occur on …
A. Docking lines
B. Winch drum
C. Bull ring
D. Fairlead

Answer 2

B. Winch drum

Question 3

When operating a winch you should
A. Always leave a load suspending when taking a break
B. Always leave a minimum of 2 turns of wire around the drum
C. There is no requirement to fence off an open hatch
D. The end of the wire must not be fastened to the winch drum

Answer 3

B. Always leave a minimum of 2 turns of wire around the drum

Question 4

When operating hydraulic equipment
A. Hydraulic oil should not become hot
B. The purpose of a pressure release valve is to prevent winch overload
C. If the pressure release valve lifts open, screw it down until it stops lifting
D. Oil seeping through a winch shaft is normal

Answer 4

B. The purpose of a pressure release valve is to prevent winch overload

Question 5

The danger with winch and windlass operation is
A. A wire breaking under load will recoil wildly in all directions.
B. If the hydraulic system fails the load will fall under its own weight.
C. Pulling a fouled anchor by windlass is better than any other means
D. A high pitched noise in a windlass is due to the lack of lubrication

Answer 5

A. A wire breaking under load will recoil wildly in all directions.

Question 6

Deck machinery may be described as
A. Anchor winches , capstans
B. Hydraulic winches
C. Net and line handling equipment
D. All of the above

Answer 6

D. All of the above

Question 7

The code of safe working practices requires
A. No guard, Fencing or shielding should be removed for repair or maintenance unless the item has been stopped and isolated
B. If the use of any machinery is considered unsafe it should be immobilised
C. Using two derricks rigged in union purchase the angle between the runners must not exceed
D. All of the above

Answer 7

D. All of the above

Question 8

For the safe operation of windlasses the NSCV code requires they be designed
A. Pumps and accessories but not necessarily with compatible working fluids.
B. Flash points of 100 degrees or over
C. An efficient manual brake
D. Designed for immediate dropping of an anchor

Answer 8

D. Designed for immediate dropping of an anchor

Question 9

Marine orders part 32 requires
A. Any limitation on the use of equipment or any of its components to be notified
B. A C and D.
C. An emergency stop button is to be located near the cargo winch control to isolate the electric or hydraulic system and stop it immediately
D. Contain lifting rules and regs

Answer 9

B. A C and D.

Question 10

Holding arms above the head means
A. Distress
B. Slow down
C. Heave
D. Stop

Answer 10

D. Stop

Question 11

In relation to slings used for lifting which of the following is correct
A. SWL increases as the angle between the legs increases
B. WLL will be stamped on each sling
C. All wire rope slings are colour coded
D. Flat webbing slings are not used for lifting

Answer 11

B. WLL will be stamped on each sling

Question 12

The part of the anchor windlass that engages the anchor chain for lifting is called ?
A. The warping head
B. Fair lead
C. Gypsy
D. Capstan

Answer 12

C. Gypsy

Question 13

While staring a hydraulic windlass you observe the hydraulic pressure does not develop in spite of the proper operation of the electric motor.
Which of the following actions should ?
You take first to restore pressure ?
A. Make certain that the hydraulic reservoir is filled to the proper level.
B. Inspect the disc brake on the electric motor for proper operation
C. Check the electric motor for an open overload relay contact
D. Check for full voltage supply to the electric motor

Answer 13

A. Make certain that the hydraulic reservoir is filled to the proper level.

Question 14

A check run on a hydraulic anchor windlass during long periods of inactivity should be carried out to ensure ?
A. Prevent chemical breakdown of hydraulic fluid
B. Remove condensation from the fluid reservoir
C. Prevent the anchor from seizing in the hawsepipe
D. Renew the internal coating of lubrication

Answer 14

D. Renew the internal coating of lubrication

Question 15

If you are given the job of adding hydraulic fluid to a mooring winch and are not certain as to the type of fluid to use you should …
A. Add fluid that is the same colour as the fluid in the reservoir
B. Add turbine oil because it is always a good substitute
C. Add any oil that has the same viscosity as the hydraulic fluid.
D. Check the winch manufacturers instruction book.

Answer 15

D. Check the winch manufacturers instruction book.

Question 16

A chain over ride can occur on a
A. Docking line
B. Winch drum
C. Gypsy
D. Fairlead

Answer 16

B. Winch drum
C. Gypsy

Question 17

How does the crew become aware of procedures in an emergency winch problem ?
A. By asking a senior officer
B. Participation in regular crew drills
C. Checking the companies procedures manual on return to the dock.
D. Ignoring the issue as other people are attending to it

Answer 17

B. Participation in regular crew drills

Question 18

You are craning a weight onto your vessel in what way does the height that is being lifted impact on the vessel ?
A. Puts extra pressure on the forklift tires
B. Lowers the centre of gravity of the vessel as its being lifted
C. has no affect as its still on the vessel
D. Raises the centre of gravity to the derrick head

Answer 18

D. Raises the centre of gravity to the derrick head