AB Anchoring and Mooring Operations 2

Question 1

A 'breast line' used in mooring is a line that runs:

Accepted Answer

At a right angle from the vessel's side to the dock

Answer

A breast line runs perpendicular (at 90 degrees) from the ship's side to the dock, preventing the vessel from moving away from the berth.

Question 2

What is a 'spring line' used for when mooring?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the vessel from moving forward or aft along the dock

Answer

Spring lines run diagonally forward or aft along the dock to prevent fore-and-aft movement of the vessel.

Question 3

When taking a vessel's mooring lines to a dock, the correct order for making fast is typically:

Accepted Answer

Bow line, stern line, springs, then breast lines

Answer

Standard practice is to first secure the bow and stern lines to prevent the vessel drifting away, then springs and breast lines to fine-tune position.

Question 4

A 'heaving line' is used in mooring operations to:

Accepted Answer

Haul a heavy mooring line across to the dock

Answer

A heaving line is a lightweight line thrown to the dock or another vessel to pull a heavier mooring hawser across the gap.

Question 5

What is a 'chock' in the context of mooring a vessel?

Accepted Answer

A fairlead fitting that guides mooring lines through the bulwark

Answer

A chock is a deck fitting that guides and supports mooring lines, reducing chafe and directing the line at the correct angle to the dock.

(AB) Able Seaman Exam Practice Test

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AB Anchoring and Mooring Operations 2