Deck Mooring Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the difference between line and rope?
A
Line is measured in circumference wire in diameter
2
Q
What is a hawser?
A
Lines 5inches and bigger
3
Q
What’s small stuff?
A
Line 1 13/4 and smaller
4
Q
What are bits?
A
Heavy metal posts, fasten in a vertical position on deck
5
Q
What are cleats?
A
Metal fitting with two projecting arms in which lines are belayed
6
Q
What is a bollard?
A
Steel or iron post on a dock,pier, or wharf used in screwing lines
7
Q
What type of mooring lines are use onboard?
A
Four strand aramid kevalar
8
Q
Where are our capstans located onboard?
A
2 forecastle, 2 near 1mc, 2 on fan tails, boatdeck
9
Q
What are some general line handling precaution
A
Eye and ears 24inchs
10
Q
Why are mooring lines dipped?
A
So other ships can use same bollard
11
Q
How many mooring lines?
A
7
