Seamanship Flashcards
State 5 regular entries in a nav log whilst on a coastal page
Position with time compass course to steer Gyro course to steer Speed Variation Deviation Log readings Wind direction & speed Sea state Engine revs Visibility
State ten distress signals
Gun or explosive signal Continuous signaling Radiotelegraphy sos/mayday Flames on a vessel Rocket/hand parachute flares Orange smoke signal Arm outstretched - lowering and raising EPRIB Signal SART Signal DSC Alert Orange canvas with black square/circle - air Dye marker
Regarding COSWOP - State 5 considerations to be taken when -
Towing
Responsible person in charge Agreed plan Communication system between PPE Snap back zones Check all equipment Only essential personnel
List the preparations to be made on the fore deck when anchoring
Capstan windless out of gear Plug in joystick Warm through Guillotine/devils claw/ lashing clear Essential persons only in area Communication set up Prepare anchor buoy Check over side to see all is clear If necessary engage gear and walk out Repeat all communication with bridge Stand clear Anchor buoy/light
Explain the preparations for heavy weather at sea concerning:
Water tight integrity
Water tight doors closed Hull openings closed Deadlights Hawse and spurring covers closed Ventilation pipes covered/sealed/closed All non-essential sea values closed Storm boards rigged
Explain the preparations for heavy weather at sea concerning:
Vessel safety
Scuppers clear reduce FSE
Freeing ports clear increase GM
Items lashed down
Bilge pumps and alarms tested
Explain the preparations for heavy weather at sea concerning:
Crew safety
Restrict access to decks Rig lifelines Safety harnesses available Check life raft/ abandonment equipment Rest crew Warn galley Prepare easy food/meals
State the arrangements and precautions to be taken by the officer on (deck/bridge) when embarking a pilot
Communications with bridge
Hand steering
Standing on the wing the which the pilot is boarding.
Maintaining watch duties/post lookout to help
Adequate lighting/ not pointing towards P Boat.
Buoy with self igniting light with line to hand.
Secure steps provided for rail/bulwark.
Ladder 9 meters or less connected to a fixed companionway
Ring with light (NO LINE)
Line with bag/bucket
Clear of discharges
Steps evenly spread 31-35 height bottom 4 are rubber
Min 40cm between ropes
Spreader min 180cm
State the responsibilities of the officer of the arch during a compulsory pilotage
Monitor the pilot
Ensure correct execution of passage plan
Call master if in doubt as to actions of pilot provided back up to the pilot eg: helm, lookouts, engine orders, radar, comes
inform pilot if in doubt of his actions
With reference to COSWOP explain precautions:
When operating a deck winch
Operated by a competent person
One person on capstan, second backing up
Slack to be coiled down
Avoid bights
With reference to COSWOP explain the precautions
On the foredeck for reviving a tow
Toolbox talk Non essential staff to keep clear Care of bights Snap back zones communications PPE
Explain the procedure for securing to a mooring buoy
SOP PPE Communications When using yachts tenders - personnel with life jackets Recovery people for people in water Slip knot made fast with eye on bitts Lines flaked out and ready to run Responsible person in charge Check machinery before maneuver If using shackle to buoy ensure well seized
State the dangers of allowing excessive loads on morning ropes
Heavy chaffing Burning on capstan or drum ends Whip lash area if line parts Operators fingers Degrades mooring line
Explain the precautions to be taken before letting go the anchor
Capstan windlass out of gear Warm through Devils claw/guillotine/lashing clear Essential persons only in area Communication set up Prepare anchor buoy if required Check over side all is clear Repeat all communications with bridge Anchor ball/light
List six reasons for the officer of the watch to call the master to the bridge
The OOW should notify the master immediately:
- If restricted visibility is encounter or expected
- If traffic conditions or the movements of other ships are causing concern
- If difficulties are experienced in maintaining course
- On breakdown of the engines, propulsion machinery remote control, steering gear or any essential equipment malfunctions
- if the radio equipment malfunctions
- in heavy weather, if in doubt about the possibility of weather damage
- If the yacht meets any hazard to navigation, such as ice or a derelict in any other emergency or if in any doubt
Describe the arrangements on deck for clearing sea water
Freeing ports Scuppers Deck drains Open rails Breakwaters Camber
Explain the reason for fitting non-return valves on tank vent pipes
Tank vent pipes are fitted to allow the tanks to vent to deck allowing the tank to breath as the ullage space in the varies. Non-return valves are fitted to prevent ingress of water into the tank from the vent outlet
List the preparations on the fore deck for:
Securing a yacht to a pontoon
Good communications
Sufficient personal
Responsible person in charge
PPE
Heaving lines with monkey fist (no weight)
Anti slip deck areas
Well lit if during night hours
Area clear of clutter
Inspect and test machinery
Winch/capstan operator should be competent/trained
Stoppers of correct type. +inspected
Wire and ropes need separate fair leads/bollards
stand clear when ropes/wires are under tension
Don’t stand in bights
Snap back zones
Describe how to maintain synthetic mooring rope
Coil and flaked
Away from direct heat/sunshine
Off the deck clear of chipping and debris etc
Mooring rope should be regularly inspected for damage
Damaged rope should be cut out and spliced
Avoid excessive loading
Avoid excessive stretch
Wash in clean fresh water. Mild soap may be used (check MSDS)
Avoid crushing or sagging
Avoid high friction situations that can cause overheating
For best advice refer to data sheet provided by manufacturer
You are the officer in charge of the anchor party. Describe how you would prepare both anchors for letting go
Good communications with bridge
Ensure that the anchor party is ready on the forecastle in ample time prior to letting go the anchors
PPE!
Check machinery
Check brakes
Ease back on the anchor securing wires, remove wires and stow clear of the hawse pipe
Remove hawse pipe cover and stow clear
Check spurring pipes and ensure that they are clear of any sealing arrangements such as cement
Open chain locker and ensure cables are free to run inside the lock
With both anchors out of gear, run the windless to check that it is running properly
Put one anchor in gear, release the break and pay out the anchor until clear of the hawse pipe - Tighten brake firmly and take out of gear
Run windless to check its out of gear
Ensure anchor ball is ready to hoist, test anchor light
Report to bridge that both anchors are ready for letting go from brake
State four advantages of synthetic cordage
Cheaper than natural fiber ropes
Lighter to handle than equivalent natural fibre cordage
Stronger than equivalent Nat fibre
Relatively resistant to chemical attack by acids, alkalis and oils
High durability
Low water absorption
Resistant to rot
State two advantages of natural fibre cordage
Minimum of stretch compared to synthetic cordage
Does not degrade in sunlight compared to synthetic cordage
More resistant to heat friction damage than synthetic fibre ropes
Some types of natural fibre cordage float
State the relationship between breaking stress and safe working load
Breaking stress is the load at which a rope or fitting will fail
Safe working load is the maximum certified load that can be safely applied to a rope or fitting
State the care maintenance of crane wires ad used onboard a yacht
New coils should be opened correctly using a turntable
Regularly treated with suitable lubricant to prevent corrosion
Externally inspected regularly for abrasion, corrosion, broken, wires, diameter reduction, crushing and high stranding.
Internally inspected regularly to examine the core and under side of strands
Inspect critical attachments points such as end fittings
