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What is the primary purpose of stowage systems on amphibious ships?
A) Providing shelter for crew members
B) Securing landing craft and amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) in the well deck
C) Storing emergency supplies
D) Facilitating communication between ships
B
Who is responsible for securing LCUs and LCACs on amphibious ships according to the guidelines?
A) Ship’s cook
B) Ship’s force
C) Ship’s medical staff
D) Ship’s engineers
B
What components make up a stowage system for landing craft and AAVs?
A) Radar systems and navigation tools
B) Stowage area, lashing gear, shoring, dunnage, docking blocks, and tiedown deck and wingwall fittings
C) Lifeboats and life vests
D) Entertainment systems for the crew
B
Why is it essential to review safety precautions before starting the stowage evolution?
A) To avoid paperwork
B) To ensure compliance with regulations and ensure the safety of working personnel
C) To save time and resources
D) To speed up the process
B
Which type of lashing assemblies has been phased out due to reliability issues and extensive maintenance associated with them?
A) Chain type lashing assemblies
B) Wire rope lashings
C) Nylon lashings
D) Elastic cord lashings
B
What is the purpose of shoring and dunnage in stowing landing craft and AAVs on amphibious ships?
A) Providing seating for crew members
B) Preventing motion of landing craft and AAVs due to ship’s rolling and pitching motion
C) Enhancing the ship’s aesthetic appeal
D) Stabilizing communication equipment
B
What is the function of docking blocks in the context of LCAC stowage?
A) They provide improved access under the skirt and hull area of LCACs.
B) They serve as emergency flotation devices.
C) They act as anchors for the ship’s mast.
D) They are used for onboard cooking facilities.
A
What is the primary purpose of tiedown fittings on amphibious ships?
A) Providing anchor points for ship’s sails
B) Securing lashing gear to the ship’s deck and wing walls
C) Holding emergency medical supplies
D) Facilitating ship’s navigation systems
B
What is the purpose of the cloverleaf tiedown deck fittings in stowing landing craft and AAVs on amphibious ships?
A) Serving as emergency flotation devices
B) Providing anchor points for ship’s sails
C) Facilitating the attachment of lashing gear with bulb hook end fittings
D) Supporting ship’s navigation systems
C
How are wing wall-mounted tiedown fittings different from deck-mounted tiedown fittings?
A) They are made of a different material.
B) They are used with different types of lashing gear end fittings.
C) They are spaced differently on the ship.
D) They are only used for emergency situations.
B
Which ship class has wing wall-mounted tiedown fittings located about 42 inches above the well deck surface and spaced longitudinally 42 inches center-to-center?
A) LSD 41 class ships
B) LHD 1 class ships
C) LPD 17 class ships
D) AFSB 15 PONCE class ships
B
What determines the size of the cloverleaf tiedown deck fitting used for attaching lashing gear?
A) Ship’s weight capacity
B) Lashing gear capacity (15,000, 17,000, or 70,000 pounds)
C) Ship’s speed capability
D) Length of the landing craft or AAV
B
