(2024 Exam) ARS-50 Operations

Question 1

The ARS-50 (Safeguard) has a bollard pull of ________lbs?

Answer 1

120,000lbs

Question 2

A dynamic lift of ______ tons may be made using the main bow rollers and the stern rollers (75 tons each roller) in unison.

Answer 2

300 tons

Question 3

The ARS-50 has a overall length of ____Ft?

Answer 3

255Ft

Question 4

What does the Kort nozzle provide the ARS-50 class ship?

Answer 4

It produces greater thrust, allowing for a increase in bollard pull by approx. one-third.

Question 5

The towing machine has two drums, each carring 3000 feet of 2 1/4” wire rope. The traction machine can handle synthetic lines from ___ to ___ “ in circumference?

Answer 5

3 to 14”

Question 6

What is the capacity of the main hoist and ____ hoist (secondary hoist) on the AFT boom?

Answer 6

Main- 40 tons
Whip hoist- 5 tons.

Question 7

How many set of beach gear does a ARS-50 carry?

Answer 7

Six sets

Question 8

What does one ground leg consists of?

Answer 8

6,000-pound Stato anchor, 90 feet of 2-1/4 inch chain, 1,500 feet of 1-5/8 inch diameter wire rope, two 100 foot lengths of 1-1/4 inch wire rope, two 42-inch buoys, six 100 foot lengths of 1-1/4 inch diameter wire rope, and the required connecting hardware.

Question 9

The capstans have a _______ pound line pull capability?

Answer 9

30,000lbs

Question 10

Crown buoy has a net buoyancy of _____lbs and weighs ____lbs?

Answer 10

1000lbs
164lbs

Question 11

The Crown buoy has a pull through strength of ______lbs?

Answer 11

25,000lbs

Question 12

The 1-5/8” beach gear and 1-1/4” anchor recovery wire rope are made of what type and size of wire rope?

Answer 12

galvanized improved plow steel, 6 x 37 construction