Seaman Apprentice Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a cleat hitch knot aboard a vessel?
Answer: To secure a line to a cleat fitting
A cleat hitch is used to fasten a mooring or dock line securely to a cleat on a vessel or pier.
Which term describes the front-most point of a ship's hull?
Answer: Bow
The bow is the forward-most part of a ship's hull, as opposed to the stern at the rear.
In naval communication, what does the phonetic alphabet word 'Oscar' represent?
Answer: The letter O
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, 'Oscar' represents the letter O.
What type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for an electrical fire aboard a ship?
Answer: CO2 (Class C)
CO2 extinguishers are used on Class C (electrical) fires because they do not conduct electricity.
What is 'heaving to' in seamanship?
Answer: Bringing a vessel nearly to a stop by balancing sail forces
Heaving to is a technique that nearly stops a sailing vessel by backing the headsail against the mainsail.
What does a single prolonged blast on a vessel's whistle signal in restricted visibility?
Answer: A power-driven vessel making way
Under COLREGS, a power-driven vessel underway and making way sounds one prolonged blast every two minutes in restricted visibility.
What is the function of a bilge pump on a vessel?
Answer: To remove water that has collected in the lowest part of the hull
A bilge pump removes accumulated water from the bilge, the lowest interior part of the ship's hull.