Mooring and Anchoring (MIDTERM)

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provides storage for the chain cable and is situated under the deck with a pipe connection (Spurling pipe)to the anchor windlass

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chain locker

Question 2

incorporates an arrangement to facilitate drainage, with the chain cable stowed on a grating

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Chain locker

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is used to tightly secure the anchor when in the stowed position

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anchor lashing

Question 4

to be well placed inside the hawse pipe

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Anchor

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are to be well placed to insert the pins

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Bow stoppers

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taken and tightened with bottle screw slips.

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Additional wire lashings

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taking the control of the vessel at the bridge, accompanied by the third officer

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Master

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at the ship’s bow to command and guide the forward station

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Chief Officer

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at the aft to command the aft station

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second officer

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will be asked by the second or chief officer to assist in the berthing procedure

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Deck crew members

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can be asked to carry out the job of a look-out by the master whenever necessary

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Additional deck crew members

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would generally assist the chief officer and is in-charge of preparing mooring lines for berthing

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Bosun

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typically run through the bull nose on the bow and run forward down the dock, leading ahead of the ship

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Bow lines

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When backed against, these lines will help to bring the ship in toward the dock.

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Bow lines

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usually run through the centerline chock, and run aft of the ship.

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Stern lines

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When pulled forward against, these lines help to bring the ship alongside the dock

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Stern lines

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usually put out from the bow or stern, and occasionally amidships, these lines hold the ship alongside the dock

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Breast lines

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They do not prevent surging in any direction other than away from the dock

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Breast lines

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are usually the last lines sent out and the first brought in.

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Breast lines

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From the after section of the bow leading forward

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Forward bow spring

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these help to prevent the ship from surging backward should a wake or wind force the ship astern

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Forward bow spring

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When backed against, they will help to pull the ship in to the dock

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Forward bow spring

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From the bow leading aft

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After bow spring

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, these lines prevent the ship from surging forward should a ship’s wake or wind force the ship ahead

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After bow spring

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when run forward against, they will help to kick the stern out away from the dock

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After bow spring

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the lines run from the quarter aft and prevent the ship from surging forward.

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After quarter Spring

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When pulled forward against, these lines help to pull the ship in toward the dock

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After quarter Spring

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These lines run from the stern forward, and prevent the ship from surging aft

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Forward Quarter Spring

Question 29

When pulled astern against, these lines help to push the bow out away from the dock

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Forward Quarter Spring

Question 30

safety measures to be taken when handling mooring ropes and wires:

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Avoid Mixed Mooring Consider Weather Condition Have knowledge of Snap Back Zone and Rope Bight Check All the Mooring Equipment Check the Tail of Mooring Line

Question 31

is probably one of the most important knots you can learn, whether it be for diving, climbing, sailing, or any other outdoor activity

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Bowline

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It is a knot which is easy to tie, uses very little rope, is nearly unbreakable, and is also easy to untie, no matter how much force that has been applied to i

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Bowline

Question 33

is a secure and dynamic alternative to the overhand knot, and is almost as simple.

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Figure 8 Knot

Question 34

. Essentially it is the overhand knot with an extra twist in it. This twist eliminates the sharp turns of the overhand knot which reduce the rope strength so severely, and also more easily facilitates (but not always) the ability to untie the knot after force has been applied to it

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Figure 8 Knot

Question 35

This knot can both be used to create loops in the rope (like the Bowline) or to attach two ropes together (but only if they are the exact same size, material, and degree of wear).

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Figure 8 Knot

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keep forward of the ship against the dock

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Head Line

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keep close to pier

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Forward Breast Line and Aft Breast Line

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prevent from advancing

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forward spring

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prevent from moving back

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aft spring

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prevent forwards movement

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Stern line

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At least _ should be taken.

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three ‘figures of eight’ turns

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methods to turn the mooring ropes around the bitts for a safe arrangement

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For Large size bitts, For Smaller circumference bitts

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are arranged as automatic self-tensioning units.

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Modern mooring winches

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Equipment used for towing should be adequately maintained and inspected before use, as during towing operations excessive loads may be applied to

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ropes, wires, fairleads, bitts and connections

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Making fast tugs towline

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Towing

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is fixed by positioning it in the center of four anchors connected to it

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buoy

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is a simple and rapid means of easing the bitter end of the chain down to the mooring buoy by letting it slide on the wire shackled to the buoy

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Trolley Method

Question 48

has to be slow often less than while at the same time approaching at a smaller angle to the buoy and then gradually hauling in the buoy messenger rope and pulling the vessel slowly towards the buoy using engine kicks at short intervals to control and maintain headway along with mooring winches to haul in the vessel when she nears about 150-200 meters from the buoy

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headway approach

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are considered favorable to make an approach.

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Calm seas with low swell and wind force below 15kts

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is provided at the aft to keep the ship at a fixed angle and distance from the buoy

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tug

Question 51

is relatively light cordage used to pull a heavier cable across a gap or through a tube or duct.

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messenger line

Question 52

The term is also used for a line used to pull or lower a package along a downline or jackstay

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messenger line

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a bight of wire rigged to pass through the ring of a mooring buoy

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Slip wire

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purpose is to allow the ship's personnel to control the time of departure and not be dependent on shoreside linesmen

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Slip wire

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It is always the last mooring out, once the vessel is secured to buoy and designed to be the last mooring released

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Slip wire

Question 56

should be kept away from direct sunlight.

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Synthetic ropes

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should preferably be stored under the deck for long voyages but if kept on deck they should be covered with tarpaulins or canvass to prevent exposure to sun and seawater or should be kept on gratings

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Ropes

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While using a _ angles should be avoided

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wire rope sharp

Question 59

When _, care should be taken so as to ensure that the turns on the drum are taken uniformly with sufficient tightness, avoiding any loose or extreme tight turns can cause the rope to get chaffed in between the turns and develop a kink

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heaving or slacking a wire