What term describes a three-strand rope laid up right- or left-handed?
A) Soft-laid B) Hard-laid C) Sennet-laid D) Hawser-laid E)NULL
A) Soft-laid B) Hard-laid C) Sennet-laid D) Hawser-laid E)NULL
A) camber B) sheer C) rake D) rise of bottom E)NULL
A) a stern line and two quarter lines crossing under the stern B) a stern line, 2 bow lines, and 2 quarter lines leading aft to the pier C) all regular lines leading to the pier in opposition to the…
A) all information contained on the barge’s Certificate of Inspection B) the condition of all towing gear to be used C) all navigational aids to be used D) the barges load line and draft readings E)NULL
A) the size of the lines at the splice decreases B) they are stronger than if knotted together C) the overall strength of each line is increased D) the bitter ends will resist rotting E)NULL
A) dry the line before stowing it B) reverse turns on winches periodically to keep out kinks C) try to lubricate the line D) use chafing gear E)NULL
A) maneuverability will increase B) speed will increase C) bow will squat farther than the stern D) vessel will rise slightly, on a level plane E)NULL
A) The boat should be hoisted a few inches clear of the cradle before cranking out the davits. B) The inboard gripes should be cast off before the outboard gripes. C) The outboard section of the cradle must be released.…
A) -108°F (-78°C) B) -20°F (-29°C) C) 32°F (0°C) D) 97°F (36°C) E)NULL
A) riding pawl B) buckler C) devil’s claw D) locking ring E)NULL