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Term
Hull
Definition
The main body of the ship
Term
Keel
Definition
The spine of the ship. Runs from bow to stern
Term
Stem
Definition
Forward end of the keel extending up the bow.
Term
Stern Post
Definition
Aft end of the keel extending up the stern
Term
Frames
Definition
Ribs of the ship and fastened to the keel. Numbered starting at the bow
Term
Longitudinal Frame
Definition
Runs bow to the stern parallel to the keel
Term
Plating
Definition
The skin of the ship (Outer, Deck, Inner Bottom)
Term
Bilge
Definition
Lowest point on the ship and below the engineering spaces. Slightly bowl shaped to collect fuel or other fluids that drip from the engineering spaces
Term
Rudder
Definition
Primary means of steering a ship
Term
Propeller (Screw)
Definition
Primary means of propulsion on a ship.
Term
Mast
Definition
Mounting point for radar and telecommunication equipment
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Bow
Definition
The foremost point of the hull
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Stern
Definition
The rear, or aft-most, point of the hull
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Main Deck
Definition
The uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a vessel. Also known as the 1ST Deck
Term
Weatherdeck
Definition
Any portion of the main deck and level(s) that is outside
Term
Forecastle (Foc'sle)
Definition
The part of the main deck that is forward of the mast.
Term
Lifelines
Definition
Lines erected around the edges
of the main and weatherdecks for the purposes of safety
Term
Waterlines
Definition
Where the hull meets the surface of the water
Term
Freeboard
Definition
Amount of hull that can be seen from the waterline to the main deck. Measured in feet
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Length Overall (LOA)
Definition
Total length of the ship from bow to stern
Term
Length at the Waterline (LWL)
Definition
Length of the ship under the water
Term
Draft
Definition
Vertical distance from waterline to keel, measured in feet
Term
Trim
Definition
The relationship between fore and aft draft.
“In trim”, “down by the bow”, or “down by the stern”
Term
List
Definition
Balance of the ship (Port or Starboard)
Term
Deck
Definition
Nautical term for all floors that are below the main deck
Term
Level
Definition
Nautical term for all floors that are above the main deck
Term
Compartments
Definition
Nautical term for rooms on a ship
Term
Bulkhead
Definition
Nautical term for the interior walls of the ship
Term
Overhead
Definition
Nautical term for the ceilings inside a ship
Term
Breast Lines
Definition
Run at right angles from the ship, control distance of ship from pier.
Term
Aft Spring Lines
Definition
Tend aft from ship, control forward movement
Term
Forward Spring Lines
Definition
Tend forward from the ship, control aft movement
Term
Cleat
Definition
Consists of a double-ended pair of horns, used for securing a line or wire
Term
Bitts
Definition
Pairs of heavy vertical cylinders, used for making fast lines led through chocks
Term
Bollard
Definition
Strong cylindrical upright on a pier, about which a mooring line is placed
Term
Chock
Definition
Heavy fitting with smooth surfaces through which mooring lines are led
Term
Padeye
Definition
A metal plate with an “eye”, attached to the deck to distribute a load over a large area.
Term
Capstan
Definition
Separate vertical machinery units or part of the anchor windlass around which lines are passed, commonly used in mooring and anchoring evolutions
Term
Dip the Eye
Definition
Two mooring lines are placed on the same bollard; the second one is led up through the first so either can be removed
Term
Small Stuff
Definition
Line or rope less than 1 ¾ inches in circumference
Term
TattleTale
Definition
Small, natural line spaced into a synthetic fiber mooring line to provide an indication of the working load placed on the line
Term
Hawser
Definition
Heavy line over five inches in circumference. Used for towing or mooring
Term
Bight
Definition
A loop of line or chain
Term
Bitter End
Definition
Free end of a length of line, wire chain or cable
Term
Eye
Definition
Closed loop in the end of a line
Term
Marlinspike
Definition
Tapered steel tool used in splicing wire
Term
Fid
Definition
Tapered wood tool used in splicing lines
Term
Coil
Definition
Lay down a line in circular turns on top of one another
Term
Flemish
Definition
Coil a line flat on deck
Term
Fake Down
Definition
Lay out a line in long, flat bights
Term
Heaving Line
Definition
Light weighted line thrown across to a pier or ship
Term
Monkey Fist
Definition
Knot at the end of a heaving line to provide weight
Term
Shot Line
Definition
Light nylon line used in a line gun
Term
Jacob's Ladder
Definition
Rope ladder w/rungs rigged over the side for temporary use
Term
Pilot's Ladder
Definition
Flexible portable ladder, usually constructed of metal, sturdier than a Jacob’s
Term
Sea Ladder
Definition
Rigid, portable ladder that maybe rigged to the side of the ship.
Term
Accommodation Ladder
Definition
Rigid, inclined ladder rigged to the side of the ship to allow boarding of a moored or anchored ship.
Term
Rope
Definition
general term that refers to both fiber and wire. It is manufactured from fiber, wire, or a combination of the two
Term
Line
Definition
Rope that has been purposely sized, cut, spliced, or simply assigned a function. Nautical term for all rope used aboard a ship
Term
Natural vs. Synthetic
Definition
  • Synthetic line has higher breaking strength
  • Synthetic line lasts longer. Natural line will decay
  • Synthetic fiber lines slip more easily. Disadvantage: Poor grip when working fittings and holding knots
  • Synthetic lines stretch under load. Allows for elasticity under heavy load: WILL PART AND SNAPBACK UNDER TOO MUCH LOAD
Term
1 shot = __ fathoms = __ feet
Definition
15, 90
Term
Officer of the Deck (OOD)
Definition
In charge of bridge. Reports directly to CO, XO, Navigator for specific purposes.
Term
Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD)
Definition
An OOD under instruction. Assists with communications and situational awareness
Term
Conning Officer (Conn)
Definition
Responsible for the safe navigation of the ship. Issues rudder and engine commands to maneuver the ship.
Term
Quartermaster of the Watch (QMOW)
Definition
Maintains navigational picture for the OOD
Term
Boatswain's Mate of the Watch (BMOW)
Definition
Enlisted assistant to OOD for carrying out POD and the passage of word throughout the ship. Also responsible for watch routine.
Term
Helmsman
Definition
Executes the rudder orders
Term
Lee Helmsman
Definition
Executes engine orders
Term
Lookout
Definition
Assists in maintaining 360 degrees of situational awareness while underway. Stationed on the port and starboard bridge wings and at the stern for larger ships
Term
Tactical Action Officer (TAO)
Definition
In-charge of Combat Information Center (CIC). Reports directly to the Commanding Officer for the tactical maneuvering of the ship. Evaluates potential enemy threats and capabilities while overseeing weapon and radar system use. Has weapons release authority
Term
Combat Information Center Watch Officer (CICWO)
Definition
Assistant to the TAO. Ensures proper running of the watch routine, assists in communications, relays information from CIC to the Bridge, and oversees the navigational picture via the Radar Navigation Team
Term
Radar Navigation Team
Definition
Act as back-up plot to the QMOW or Piloting Team. Reports to the CICWO
Term
Combat Coordinators
Definition
Assist the TAO in maintaining tactical situational awareness while running the various weapons and radar systems. May report to the CICWO for information regarding navigation or information to relay to the Bridge
Term
Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW)
Definition
In-charge of the engineering plant when underway. Reports directly to the Chief Engineer for the safe operation of the ship’s engineering systems; to the Officer of the Deck for plant status and casualties
Term
Equipment Monitors
Definition
Various positions within the engineering plant to oversee the multiple of systems within the ship. Only report to the EOOW
Term
Uncontrollable Forces
Definition
Wind, Sea State, Current, Shallow Water Effect/Squat
Term
Controllable Forces (L.A.T.E.R.)
Definition
Lines, Anchors, Tugs, Engines(propellers), Rudder
Term
Define CPP
Definition
Controllable Pitch Propeller
Eliminates requirement for reversal of shaft direction for astern propulsion by rotating propeller blades to cause reversal of pitch
Term
Four Parts to a standard command
Definition
Command, Reply, Report, Acknowledge
Term
Three Parts to a rudder order
Definition
1. Direction
2. Amount of Rudder
3. Course to Steer (optional)
"Right Full Rudder"
Term
Degrees for ___ on a YP
Standard
Full
Hard
Definition
Standard = 15
Full = 25
Hard = 35
Term
Four Parts of an Engine Order
Definition
1. Engine Desired (Port, Starboard, All)
2. Direction Desired (Ahead, Back, Stop)
3. Bell Desired (1/3 2/3 standard full, etc
4. Exact speed and/or revolutions desired
Term
"Stand by your lines"
Definition
Man the lines and make them ready
Term
"Send over line X" or "Send over all lines"
Definition
Pass the line(s) to the pier, place the eye over the appropriate bollard, but take no strain
Term
"Slack the X line" or "Slack line X"
X = bow/stern
Definition
Take tension off the line and let it hang loosely
Term
"Hold the X line"
Definition
Do not allow anymore line to go out, EVEN AT THE RISK OF PARTING
Term
"Check the X line"
Definition
Hold heavy tension on the line but let it slip as necessary to prevent it from parting
Term
"Cast off all line"
Definition
Line handlers on the pier will cast off the lines.
Term
"Take in line X" or "Take in all lines"
Definition
Cast the line off from the pier and bring it aboard the ship
Term
What defines a ship to be Restricted in Ability to Maneuver (RAM)
Definition
1. laying, picking up or servicing navigation mark, submarine cable or underwater pipeline
2. dredging, surveying, or conducting underwater operations
3. replenishment or transfer of persons, provisions, or cargo
4. launching or recovering aircraft
5. engaged in mine clearance operations
6. engaged in towing operations such that the towing vessel is severely restricted in their ability to deviate from track
Term
To reduce the risk of collision, take into account: (CBDR)
Definition
Constant Bearing - Decreasing Range
Term
True or False: When returning from sea, you should keep the green buoys to your right.
Definition
False. (Red Right Returning)
Term
What is the pecking order of ships (name the levels)
Definition
1. Not Under Command (NUC)
2. Restricted Ability to Maneuver (RAM)
3. Constrained by Draft (CBD) (International only)
4. Fishing (FISH)
5. Sailing (SAIL)
6. Power Driven Vessel (PDV)
7. Seaplane (SEA)
Term
HF
Definition
High Frequency (long range circuit)
Term
VHF
Definition
Very High Frequency (line of sight)
Term
UHF
Definition
Ultra High Frequency (Line of sight +)
Term
SHF
Definition
Super High Frequency (Satellite)
Term
Break (explain and prosign)
Definition
Separates different sections of text. BT
Term
Execute
Definition
Carry out action. X
Term
Execute to Follow
Definition
Stand-by to carry out action. XTF
Term
Immediate Execute
Definition
Carry out action now. IX
Term
I Say Again
Definition
Repeating Transmission. IMI
Term
Out
Definition
End of Transmission. AR
Term
Over
Definition
End of Transmission. Response needed. K
Term
Roger
Definition
Understand or received last transmission. R
Term
This is
Definition
Designate station talking. DE
Term
Wait
Definition
Pause in transmission or Standby. AS
Term
4 Parts of a transmission
Definition
1. Call up
2. Text
3. Ending
4. Response
Term
X-ray
Definition
Least protective condition
Term
Yoke
Definition
Moderate protection. X and Y fittings secured. Set at sea and in port after
working hours
Term
Zebra
Definition
Highest degree of readiness. All X, Y, and Z fittings are secured. Set during General Quarters
Term
Circle X-ray, Circle Yoke, Circle Zebra
Definition
These fittings may be opened for short
periods of time while that condition is set, but must be closed when not in use
Term
Dog Zebra
Definition
Fittings secured during condition Zebra, also secured during “darken ship” condition
Term
William
Definition
Applies to fittings normally kept open. Used for maintenance and system isolation
Term
Circle William
Definition
Normally kept open, secured for protection against Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) attack
Term
Four components for a fire
Definition
Heat, Fuel, Oxygen, Chain Reaction
Term
Alpha fire
Definition
Source: Papers, books, materials. White smoke
extinguish with CO2 or water
Term
Bravo fire
Definition
Source: gas, JP-5, oils. Black smoke
extinguish with AFFF, PKP, Halon, or watermist
Term
Charlie Fire
Definition
Source: electrical fires. bluish white smoke
extinguish by shutting off power and using CO2
Term
Delta Fire
Definition
Burning Metals. Blue-gray smoke
extinguish by Jettison
Term
What does a firefighter wear?
Definition
Fire Fighters Ensemble (FFE)
Term
What is an SCBA
Definition
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. can be recharged. 30min, 45, 60
Term
What is an EEBD
Definition
Emergency Escape Breathing Device. 10-15 min of air.
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