WEEK 1 Flashcards
What does MMFC stand for?
Man-made fiber cord
What does NFC stand for?
Natural fiber cord
Give 5 Examples of MMFC?
Polyethelene Polyester Polypropolene Kevlar Polyamide
Give 3 Examples of NFC?
Coir
Manila
Sisal
List the General Seamanship Safety Precautions?
Never stand in a bight or a coil
Never stand in the line of recoil
Minimum of 2 meters away from Winches/Capstans
Never stand under a slung load
Never stand in front of a leading block
Avoid bad nips
Ensure ends are always free for running
Never mix SWR / MMFC / NFC on the same fitting
Never surge on a rotating drum unless ordered
Never surge MMFC unless ordered
Never snub hawsers unless in an emergency
Remain silent and pay attention to the person in charge
Never wear rings and watches
What safety precautions are to be observed when working with capstans/winches?
The winch / capstan driver or winch operator must be able to see the controller at all times
Never attempt to operate the winch controls and man the warping drum at the same time
Always ensure that the hauling part leads from the top of the drum
Always start the winch at its slowest speed and work up in steps
If a riding turn develops, a winch should be reversed once permission is given, until the other turns free
Always ensure the working end is free for running
What does SRBF stand for?
Synthetic Resin Bonded Fibre
When will a Non Snatch Block be used?
When life is concerned
Name the parts of a Block?
Metal Blocks
Snatch Block
Non Snatch Blocks
What is the definition of a Tackle?
A tackle is a configuration of blocks and rope rigged to assist in applying a pull or force
Name the 2 types of Shackle?
Straight Shackle
Bow Shackle
Size for Size, which is the strongest Shackle?
Straight Shackle
Name the parts of a Shackle?
Crown Clear Straight Bolt Jaw Lugs
What is the purpose of a Thimble?
Used to support an aye and prevents chaffing from other components attached to the eye splice
What is the most common type of hook used in the RN?
Welling Spring Safety Hook
Name 3 types of Slip?
Screw without a Slip
Screw with Slip
RAS Rigging Slip
How is a berthing hawser transfered from a winch to a set of bollards?
Racking
What is the purpose of Racking?
Prevent the top turns of the hawser from jumping off the bollards it also prevents the hawser from surging around the bollards
What are the checks on drawing a safety harness?
Check the local/serial number
Check for the webbing for cuts, contamination, or other damage
Check the buckles and metal fittings for damage or corrosion
Check the sheath on suspension strap is undamaged and the inner is not exposed
Ensure the suspension strap hook is undamaged, works correctly and the securing barrel operates
What are the checks on a Industrial Safety Helmet?
Ensure the helmet is within a 5 year issue date
Ensure the inner liner is complete and secure
Ensure the correct pattern chin stay is fitted
Ensure the outer surface of the helmet is not marked with stickers and it is not cut or abraded in anyway
Ensure the helmet is adjusted to fit snuggly and securely
What are the Checks on a Hazardous Duty Life jacket?
Scarlet looking ties visible Valise fully closed Reflective patches not damaged No contamination Belt and buckle not damaged Beaded toggle fully in place
What items are used to rig the SOW?
Gantry SRBF Non Snatch Block Recovery Line Swim Line Man Overboard Recovery Stretcher Marine Rescue Strops
What block is used on SOW recovery and why?
Non Snatch because life is concerned
Fully describe the Recovery line
16 mm Polypropylene, Length to suit. One end is whipped and the other end has a 10cm long soft eye with leather chaffing piece
Fully describe the Swim Line
8mm Polyethylene, 110 meters long. Both ends whipped and heat sealed. It is secured to the D ring of the buoyancy aid with a Bowline
What are the two methods of recovering a casualty when using the SOW rig?
Man overboard recovery stretcher
Marine rescue strops
What color are the upper/lower rescue strops?
Upper is yellow
Lower is blue
State the dress of the SOW?
Neoprene Hood Neoprene Gloves Light Bouyancy Aid Divers Knife Divers Fins
State the dress of the SOW?
Neoprene Hood Neoprene Gloves Light Buoyancy Aid Divers Knife Divers Fins SOW Suit
How is the swim line attached to the swimmer?
A bowline to the D ring of the buoyancy aid
What items of safety equipment does the Dump party wear when carrying out SOW evolution?
Hazardous Duty Life Jacket
Industrial Safety Helmet
DMS Boots
What are the manning requirements for recovering a SOW?
I/C Safety Officer Swimmer Swim Line Tender Recovery Line team (min 6 personnel) Swimmer Director Temporary Guardrail Operator Medical Team
What are the minimum numbers required for the recovery line?
6 personnel
What is the purpose of a Mediterranean ladder?
Used for diving operations when the accommodation ladder is not rigged.
What is the purpose of a Accommodation ladder?
It has an upper and lower platform for embarkation and disembarkation
What is the purpose of a Pilot ladder?
Hung over ships for embarking and disembarking passengers
What items of equipment are used to rig a boat transfer position?
Emarkation/[Pilot Ladder Boatrope Fenders x2 Temporary Guardrails HDLJ Stores bag Stern Rope Hook Ropes x3 Marine rescue strop Red lightning
What is whipping?
Whipping is used to prevent the rope strands unlaying
What is the purpose of bees wax?
Waterproof, strengthen, prevent rot, prevent twisting
How long does the whipping rope have to be?
1.5 times the diameter of the cordage
Name 4 different whippings
West Country
Common
American
Sail makers
What is the strongest whipping?
Sail makers
What does QRAMB stand for?
Quick Reaction and Mooring Buoy
What items of equipment are required to rig the Mooring Buoy?
Solar Powered LED Light Stave Upper/Lower Floats Recovery Pendant 150M Mooring Bag with LD3 Buoy 12kg Folding Grapnel Anchor Impact Mad Counter Weight
What is the length of the Mooring Bag?
150m
What are the 3 modes a QRAMB can be laid in?
Temporary Marker replaces the current QRAMB
Free floating marker a surface marker without a moored system
Semi-Permanent marker
What is the length of a Green mooring bag?
9M
What is the length of the Orange mooring bag?
18M
What is the length of the Blue mooring bag?
36M
What is the length of the Yellow mooring bag?
90M
What is the length of the Grey mooring bag?
150M
What is the length of the Grey mooring bag?
150M
What are the Part of the ship safety tools?
Axe
Maul
Chopping Block
Identify and state the purpose of the 6 birthing hawsers?
Stabilizes the Ship to the Jetty
Why do we fake out Berthing hawsers?
Less of a chance of it becoming snarled
How is a heaving line secured to the soft eye of a heaving line?
By a Bowline
What is dipping the eye and why’s it used?
When two or more hawsers are secure to a bollard but done in a way that the bottom rope can be taken off without effecting the top
What types of safety equipment are worn by gangway parties?
Industrial Safety Helmet
HDLJ
Safety Harness/Work Restraint Lanyard
Rigging Set
List the types of equipment that are required to rig a gangway position?
Scotsman Shot Mats Temporary Guard Rails Lanyards Safety Net Heaving Lines Steps
What type of fenders are used in dockyard points / on board ship?
Portable and Large Pneumatic Fenders
State the safety rules involved when working with Tugs?
Before slipping the tugs tow, ensure the area beneath is clear of personnel
Do not slip the tow when under tension
Clear the line out of recoil
Stand clear when the tow is under tension
Individual ships must ensure that the slip doesn’t foul the fairlead through, which the towing hawser is passed.
A ‘tommy bar’ should be lashed to the slip, this is to act as an anti twist bar
What is rigged on the Upper deck prior to sailing into rough weather?
Lifelines
