service wide exam aton seamanship manual

Question 1

Fathom =

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6 feet.

Question 2

Small stuff is

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Term for fiber or synthetic rope less than 1-1/2 inches in circumference

Question 3

whats is a Whelp

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One of the projecting ribs fitted on the periphery of a capstan barrel or gypsy head to give better grip to the line. Also, one of the sprockets on the wildcats of a windlass which engages the links of the chain cable.

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contain the history of all wire rope, rigging hardware, and lifting equipment for its entire service life.

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Registry of Lifting Appliances

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The most common classes of 6 strand rope used with running rigging

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6X19 or 6X36

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Fiber core wire rope is used only on the

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3 and 15 ton cranes on the Polar Class Cutters. They are also used with wire rope mooring systems typically used on the Western Rivers.

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lowest breaking strength, lowest resistance to wear, highest fatigue life.

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Plow steel (PS):

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good combination of qualities; medium breaking strength, medium resistance to wear, medium fatigue life but with less flexibility.

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Improved plow steel (IPS):

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higher breaking strength, more resistance to wear, lower fatigue life and less flexibility. Used on some ATON platforms

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Extra improved plow steel (EIP/XIP):

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highest break strength, most wear resistance and lowest fatigue life. Used on some ATON platforms

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Extra extra improved plow steel (EEIP/XXIP

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Breaking strength equal to or greater than EEIP/XXIP plow steel wire rope.

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High strength

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Preformed wire ropes have many advantages over regular wire rope;

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greater flexibility, resist kinking, facilitate affixing end fittings, and wind smoothly and evenly on drums. All ATON vessels shall use preformed wire rope

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types of Rope Lay

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(Right Regular Lay (RRL) 
Left Regular Lay (LRL) 
Right Lang Lay 
 Left Lang Lay 
Alternate Lay

Question 14

rope used in ordinary hoisting service shall have a design factor of

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five.

Question 15

rope used for personnel lifting must have a minimum safety factor of

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seven.

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Rotation resistant rope used for personnel lifting must have a minimum safety factor of

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ten

Question 17

Wire rope that has not been in use for 30 days or more shall

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subject to a quarterly inspection.

Question 18

Fiege fittings when properly assembled are rated

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100% efficiency

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two primary types of material used in poured sockets for wire rope;

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zinc and epoxy resin. When assembled correctly, these fittings are rated at 100% efficiency

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Pressed (Swaged) Fittings

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97 to 100% efficiency

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Wedge fittings are authorized only for spud winches.

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approximately 80 percent of

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Luff, Jigger, or Watch Tackle

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mechanical advantage is 4:1.

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Two-Fold Purchase
This consists of two double blocks with the standing part and hauling part coming from the same block. The mechanical advantage

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4:1 or 5:1.

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Pelican Hook

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The tongue is then rotated until it can be secured with the tripping bail. The tripping bail is secured with the retaining pin, which is moused. Since the Pelican Hook is designed to be released in the upright position, a strong-back

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chain used in a rigging application

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Grade 8 or better

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Gripe chains

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grade 7 or better.

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WoodenSaddles and Head Blocks

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oak or softwood (i.e. Douglas fir/yellow pine)

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Tag lines are secured to saddles and head-blocks and shall be a minimum

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10 feet

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ppe handling ATON batteries

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rubber gloves, a rubber apron, a full face shield and splash proof goggles.

Question 30

Fine speckles or ice crystals that float freely and individually in the water.

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FRAZIL

Question 31

Predominantly circular pieces of ice. Pieces are one to eight feet across with raised rims resulting from the pieces striking against one another

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PANCAKE ICE