A) stopping the engines and drifting beam to the seas B) going slow astern and taking the seas on the quarter C) taking the sea fine on the bow and reducing the speed to the minimum to hold that position…
A) “Steady B) “Eased to 10° rudder C) “Checked D) “Passing 50°” E)NULL
A) device that evenly spools and tightly winds the towline B) brake with holding power appropriate for the vessel’s horsepower or bollard pull C) brake that can be operated when there is no power available to drive the winch D)…
A) small whirlpool B) smooth patch of water C) V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing downstream D) V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream E)NULL
A) decreases as temperature increases B) increases with the temperature C) is not affected by temperature D) may increase or decrease as the temperature rises E)NULL
A) A bulk carrier loaded with heavy ore B) A bulk carrier loaded with steel C) A break bulk vessel loaded with palletized cargo D) A tanker loaded with heavy grain E)NULL
A) secured to the aftermost fitting on the towing vessel B) just touching the water C) underwater D) as short as possible E)NULL
A) Ensure the bight is not fouled by taking up slack. B) Pay out the line smartly and keep it free for running. C) Secure the line by adding more turns. D) Surge the line so it maintains a strain…
A) Blackwall hitch B) Stage hitch C) Timber hitch D) Two half hitches E)NULL
A) 6-inch cheek, 4-inch sheave B) 8-inch cheek, any size sheave C) 9-inch cheek, 6-inch sheave D) At least a 12-inch sheave E)NULL