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WEEK 1 Flashcards

1
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What does MMFC stand for?

A

Man-made fiber cord

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2
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What does NFC stand for?

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Natural fiber cord

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3
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Give 5 Examples of MMFC?

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Polyethelene
Polyester
Polypropolene
Kevlar
Polyamide
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4
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Give 3 Examples of NFC?

A

Coir
Manila
Sisal

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5
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List the General Seamanship Safety Precautions?

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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

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6
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What safety precautions are to be observed when working with capstans/winches?

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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

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7
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What does SRBF stand for?

A

Synthetic Resin Bonded Fibre

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8
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When will a Non Snatch Block be used?

A

When life is concerned

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9
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Name the parts of a Block?

A

Metal Blocks
Snatch Block
Non Snatch Blocks

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10
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What is the definition of a Tackle?

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A tackle is a configuration of blocks and rope rigged to assist in applying a pull or force

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11
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Name the 2 types of Shackle?

A

Straight Shackle

Bow Shackle

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12
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Size for Size, which is the strongest Shackle?

A

Straight Shackle

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13
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Name the parts of a Shackle?

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Crown
Clear
Straight
Bolt
Jaw
Lugs
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14
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What is the purpose of a Thimble?

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Used to support an aye and prevents chaffing from other components attached to the eye splice

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15
Q

What is the most common type of hook used in the RN?

A

Welling Spring Safety Hook

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16
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Name 3 types of Slip?

A

Screw without a Slip
Screw with Slip
RAS Rigging Slip

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17
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How is a berthing hawser transfered from a winch to a set of bollards?

A

Racking

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18
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What is the purpose of Racking?

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Prevent the top turns of the hawser from jumping off the bollards it also prevents the hawser from surging around the bollards

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19
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What are the checks on drawing a safety harness?

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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

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20
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What are the checks on a Industrial Safety Helmet?

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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

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21
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What are the Checks on a Hazardous Duty Life jacket?

A 
Scarlet looking ties visible
Valise fully closed
Reflective patches not damaged
No contamination
Belt and buckle not damaged
Beaded toggle fully in place
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22
Q

What items are used to rig the SOW?

A 
Gantry
SRBF Non Snatch Block
Recovery Line
Swim Line
Man Overboard Recovery Stretcher
Marine Rescue Strops
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23
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What block is used on SOW recovery and why?

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Non Snatch because life is concerned

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24
Q

Fully describe the Recovery line

A

16 mm Polypropylene, Length to suit. One end is whipped and the other end has a 10cm long soft eye with leather chaffing piece

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25
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Fully describe the Swim Line

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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

26
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What are the two methods of recovering a casualty when using the SOW rig?

A

Man overboard recovery stretcher

Marine rescue strops

27
Q

What color are the upper/lower rescue strops?

A

Upper is yellow

Lower is blue

28
Q

State the dress of the SOW?

A 
Neoprene Hood
Neoprene Gloves
Light
Bouyancy Aid
Divers Knife
Divers Fins
29
Q

State the dress of the SOW?

A 
Neoprene Hood
Neoprene Gloves
Light
Buoyancy Aid
Divers Knife 
Divers Fins
SOW Suit
30
Q

How is the swim line attached to the swimmer?

A

A bowline to the D ring of the buoyancy aid

31
Q

What items of safety equipment does the Dump party wear when carrying out SOW evolution?

A

Hazardous Duty Life Jacket
Industrial Safety Helmet
DMS Boots

32
Q

What are the manning requirements for recovering a SOW?

A 
I/C 
Safety Officer
Swimmer
Swim Line Tender
Recovery Line team (min 6 personnel)
Swimmer Director
Temporary Guardrail Operator
Medical Team
33
Q

What are the minimum numbers required for the recovery line?

A

6 personnel

34
Q

What is the purpose of a Mediterranean ladder?

A

Used for diving operations when the accommodation ladder is not rigged.

35
Q

What is the purpose of a Accommodation ladder?

A

It has an upper and lower platform for embarkation and disembarkation

36
Q

What is the purpose of a Pilot ladder?

A

Hung over ships for embarking and disembarking passengers

37
Q

What items of equipment are used to rig a boat transfer position?

A 
Emarkation/[Pilot Ladder
Boatrope
Fenders x2
Temporary Guardrails
HDLJ
Stores bag
Stern Rope
Hook Ropes x3
Marine rescue strop
Red lightning
38
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What is whipping?

A

Whipping is used to prevent the rope strands unlaying

39
Q

What is the purpose of bees wax?

A

Waterproof, strengthen, prevent rot, prevent twisting

40
Q

How long does the whipping rope have to be?

A

1.5 times the diameter of the cordage

41
Q

Name 4 different whippings

A

West Country
Common
American
Sail makers

42
Q

What is the strongest whipping?

A

Sail makers

43
Q

What does QRAMB stand for?

A

Quick Reaction and Mooring Buoy

44
Q

What items of equipment are required to rig the Mooring Buoy?

A 
Solar Powered LED Light
Stave
Upper/Lower Floats
Recovery Pendant
150M Mooring Bag with LD3 Buoy
12kg Folding Grapnel Anchor
Impact Mad
Counter Weight
45
Q

What is the length of the Mooring Bag?

A

150m

46
Q

What are the 3 modes a QRAMB can be laid in?

A

Temporary Marker replaces the current QRAMB
Free floating marker a surface marker without a moored system
Semi-Permanent marker

47
Q

What is the length of a Green mooring bag?

A

9M

48
Q

What is the length of the Orange mooring bag?

A

18M

49
Q

What is the length of the Blue mooring bag?

A

36M

50
Q

What is the length of the Yellow mooring bag?

A

90M

51
Q

What is the length of the Grey mooring bag?

A

150M

52
Q

What is the length of the Grey mooring bag?

A

150M

53
Q

What are the Part of the ship safety tools?

A

Axe
Maul
Chopping Block

54
Q

Identify and state the purpose of the 6 birthing hawsers?

A

Stabilizes the Ship to the Jetty

55
Q

Why do we fake out Berthing hawsers?

A

Less of a chance of it becoming snarled

56
Q

How is a heaving line secured to the soft eye of a heaving line?

A

By a Bowline

57
Q

What is dipping the eye and why’s it used?

A

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

58
Q

What types of safety equipment are worn by gangway parties?

A

Industrial Safety Helmet
HDLJ
Safety Harness/Work Restraint Lanyard
Rigging Set

59
Q

List the types of equipment that are required to rig a gangway position?

A 
Scotsman
Shot Mats
Temporary Guard Rails
Lanyards
Safety Net
Heaving Lines
Steps
60
Q

What type of fenders are used in dockyard points / on board ship?

A

Portable and Large Pneumatic Fenders

61
Q

State the safety rules involved when working with Tugs?

A

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

62
Q

What is rigged on the Upper deck prior to sailing into rough weather?

A

Lifelines

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