DECK Flashcards

1
Q

How many mooring lines do we have onboard?

A

12

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2
Q

How do we measure line?

A

Circumference

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3
Q

How do we measure wire rope?

A

Diameter

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4
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What is considered hawser line?

A

5” or larger in circumference

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5
Q

What has a higher breaking strength; double braid or three strand?

A

double braid

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6
Q

What is a capstan?

A

a vertical drum, used as a mechanical advantage to heave around on line

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7
Q

How many capstans do we have onboard?

A

8

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8
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What is the purpose of a bit?

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used to secure mooring lines on the ship, figure 8’s

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9
Q

What is a chock?

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METAL FITTING that serves as a FAIR LEAD for mooring line

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10
Q

What type of chocks do we have onboard?

A

Closed

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11
Q

What is the name of the forward most chock on a ship?

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Bullnose

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12
Q

What is a bullnose used for?

A

Towing

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13
Q

How many types of replenishment at sea are there?

A

3;

Unrep, Vertrep, Conrep

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14
Q

What is the standard unrep speed?

A

12-16 knots

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15
Q

What is the standard distance between the two ships during unrep?

A

160-180ft

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16
Q

What color do the Rig Captains wear?

A

yellow

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17
Q

What color does a signalman wear?

A

green

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18
Q

What color does a phonetalker wear?

A

green/ballistic

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19
Q

What color does a gunners mate wear?

A

red

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20
Q

What color does a winch operator wear?

A

brown

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21
Q

What color does a rigger wear?

A

blue

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22
Q

What color does safety wear?

A

white w/ green

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23
Q

What color does medical wear?

A

white w/ red

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24
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What is a P&D line?

A

Phone and distance line

25
What are the marker color codes on the P&D line?
Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, White, Green | Go Rub Your Balls With Grease
26
How many cargo stations do we have?
4; | 7,9,17,19 [they are sliding padeye stations]
27
Whats the distance between markers on a P&D line?
20 Feet
28
Where are cargo stations 7 and 9?
HB2
29
Where are cargo stations 17 and 19?
HB3
30
What is SURF?
Standard Underway Replenishment Fixture
31
What wire is used on cargo stations; spanwire or highline?
Highline
32
What station do we have to send fuel?
21, single probe, khaki smoke pit
33
What is the difference between a standard breakaway and emergency breakaway?
acceleration
34
What is CDR?
Cargo Drop Reel
35
What type of anchors do we have?
MK2 Stockless
36
How much do the anchors weigh?
30 tons, 60,000lbs
37
How many shots are in each chain?
12
38
How many feet are in a shot of chain?
90
39
How many fathoms are in a shot?
15
40
How long is one fathom?
6ft
41
How do we determine the amount of chain paid out when anchoring?
Multiply the depth of the water by 5-7
42
What are the colors of the detachable links on the anchor chain?
red, white, blue
43
What does anchors aweigh mean?
When the anchor leaves the sea floor
44
How many RHIBS do we have?
2
45
What does RHIB stand for?
Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat
46
How many life rafts are there?
252
47
Name the boat crew:
Coxswain, Boat Officer, Boat Engineer, SAR swimmer
48
How long is the swimmers tending line?
300yds
49
How much weight do we apply on the monkey lines?
75%
50
What is the maximum speed for lowering and hoisting the RHIB?
5 knots
51
Name a line on the boat:
Fwd Steady, Aft Steady, Sea Painter, Lizard Line
52
How long is the RHIB?
7 meters
53
Explain castoff and recovery of a RHIB:
1.hook, 2.aft steadying line, 3.fwd steadying line, 4.sea painter [lizard line is inside], REVERSE STEPS FOR RECOVERY
54
How many boat booms do we have?
2, used for securing small boats
55
How many double probe fueling stations are there?
3. | 5,11,13
56
What doe we use the stern dock for?
Liberty
57
What are sound powered phones used for during UNREP?
Captain to Captain comms
58
What is a Gypsy Head?
smaller capstan, used for UNREP ONLY
59
What is a tattle tail?
6ft from eye of line, breaks at 80% tension