CADET Seaman Apprentice 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a cleat hitch knot aboard a vessel?

Accepted Answer

To secure a line to a cleat fitting

Answer

A cleat hitch is used to fasten a mooring or dock line securely to a cleat on a vessel or pier.

Question 2

Which term describes the front-most point of a ship's hull?

Accepted Answer

Bow

Answer

The bow is the forward-most part of a ship's hull, as opposed to the stern at the rear.

Question 3

In naval communication, what does the phonetic alphabet word 'Oscar' represent?

Accepted Answer

The letter O

Answer

In the NATO phonetic alphabet, 'Oscar' represents the letter O.

Question 4

What type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for an electrical fire aboard a ship?

Accepted Answer

CO2 (Class C)

Answer

CO2 extinguishers are used on Class C (electrical) fires because they do not conduct electricity.

Question 5

What is 'heaving to' in seamanship?

Accepted Answer

Bringing a vessel nearly to a stop by balancing sail forces

Answer

Heaving to is a technique that nearly stops a sailing vessel by backing the headsail against the mainsail.

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