The signal man assisting the crane operator has his forearm vertical, forefinger pointing up, and moves his hand in a small horizontal circle. This is the signal to __________.?
A) swing B) lower C) hoist D) extend E)NULL
A) swing B) lower C) hoist D) extend E)NULL
A) using a full tank to keep the pump primed B) opening the vent cock on the pump C) closing down on the tank valve D) All of the above E)NULL
A) prevents the towing hawser from snagging any equipment or gear on deck B) may be equipped with a greased, free sliding spool to fairlead the towing hawser C) allows the crew access to the fantail and to move safely…
A) Dry bulb temperature B) Moisture content C) Vapor pressure D) Wet bulb temperature E)NULL
A) It forces the bow away from the bank. B) It forces the stern away from the bank. C) It forces the entire vessel away from the bank. D) It heels the vessel toward the bank. E)NULL
A) bridle plate B) shackle C) fishplate D) tri-link E)NULL
A) The vessel will most likely require an icebreaker to free her. B) The vessel may be able to free herself by pumping ballast from side to side. C) The propeller is more susceptible to ice damage when turning slowly…
A) The Pilot becomes solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel only if the Master relinquishes the conn. B) The Pilot is solely responsible for the safe maneuvering of the ship only if he is required to be…
A) Empty tank B) Solid (non-intercostal) bulkhead C) Diagonally adjacent tanks D) Tank containing a third cargo compatible with the other two E)NULL
A) at each frame B) amidships C) one-third the distance from the bow D) one-third the distance from the stern E)NULL