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The main body of the ship |
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The spine of the ship. Runs from bow to stern |
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Forward end of the keel extending up the bow. |
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Aft end of the keel extending up the stern |
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Ribs of the ship and fastened to the keel. Numbered starting at the bow |
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Runs bow to the stern parallel to the keel |
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The skin of the ship (Outer, Deck, Inner Bottom) |
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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 |
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Primary means of steering a ship |
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Primary means of propulsion on a ship. |
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Mounting point for radar and telecommunication equipment |
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The foremost point of the hull |
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The rear, or aft-most, point of the hull |
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The uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a vessel. Also known as the 1ST Deck |
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Any portion of the main deck and level(s) that is outside |
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The part of the main deck that is forward of the mast. |
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Lines erected around the edges of the main and weatherdecks for the purposes of safety |
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Where the hull meets the surface of the water |
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Amount of hull that can be seen from the waterline to the main deck. Measured in feet |
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Total length of the ship from bow to stern |
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Length at the Waterline (LWL) |
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Length of the ship under the water |
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Vertical distance from waterline to keel, measured in feet |
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The relationship between fore and aft draft. “In trim”, “down by the bow”, or “down by the stern” |
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Balance of the ship (Port or Starboard) |
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Nautical term for all floors that are below the main deck |
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Nautical term for all floors that are above the main deck |
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Nautical term for rooms on a ship |
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Nautical term for the interior walls of the ship |
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Nautical term for the ceilings inside a ship |
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Run at right angles from the ship, control distance of ship from pier. |
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Tend aft from ship, control forward movement |
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Tend forward from the ship, control aft movement |
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Consists of a double-ended pair of horns, used for securing a line or wire |
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Pairs of heavy vertical cylinders, used for making fast lines led through chocks |
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Strong cylindrical upright on a pier, about which a mooring line is placed |
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Heavy fitting with smooth surfaces through which mooring lines are led |
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A metal plate with an “eye”, attached to the deck to distribute a load over a large area. |
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Separate vertical machinery units or part of the anchor windlass around which lines are passed, commonly used in mooring and anchoring evolutions |
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Two mooring lines are placed on the same bollard; the second one is led up through the first so either can be removed |
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Line or rope less than 1 ¾ inches in circumference |
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Small, natural line spaced into a synthetic fiber mooring line to provide an indication of the working load placed on the line |
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Heavy line over five inches in circumference. Used for towing or mooring |
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Free end of a length of line, wire chain or cable |
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Closed loop in the end of a line |
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Tapered steel tool used in splicing wire |
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Tapered wood tool used in splicing lines |
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Lay down a line in circular turns on top of one another |
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Lay out a line in long, flat bights |
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Light weighted line thrown across to a pier or ship |
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Knot at the end of a heaving line to provide weight |
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Light nylon line used in a line gun |
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Rope ladder w/rungs rigged over the side for temporary use |
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Flexible portable ladder, usually constructed of metal, sturdier than a Jacob’s |
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Rigid, portable ladder that maybe rigged to the side of the ship. |
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Rigid, inclined ladder rigged to the side of the ship to allow boarding of a moored or anchored ship. |
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general term that refers to both fiber and wire. It is manufactured from fiber, wire, or a combination of the two |
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Rope that has been purposely sized, cut, spliced, or simply assigned a function. Nautical term for all rope used aboard a ship |
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- 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
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1 shot = __ fathoms = __ feet |
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Officer of the Deck (OOD) |
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In charge of bridge. Reports directly to CO, XO, Navigator for specific purposes. |
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Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD) |
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An OOD under instruction. Assists with communications and situational awareness |
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Responsible for the safe navigation of the ship. Issues rudder and engine commands to maneuver the ship. |
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Quartermaster of the Watch (QMOW) |
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Maintains navigational picture for the OOD |
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Boatswain's Mate of the Watch (BMOW) |
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Enlisted assistant to OOD for carrying out POD and the passage of word throughout the ship. Also responsible for watch routine. |
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Executes the rudder orders |
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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 |
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Tactical Action Officer (TAO) |
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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 |
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Combat Information Center Watch Officer (CICWO) |
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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 |
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Act as back-up plot to the QMOW or Piloting Team. Reports to the CICWO |
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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 |
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Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) |
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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 |
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Various positions within the engineering plant to oversee the multiple of systems within the ship. Only report to the EOOW |
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Wind, Sea State, Current, Shallow Water Effect/Squat |
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Controllable Forces (L.A.T.E.R.) |
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Lines, Anchors, Tugs, Engines(propellers), Rudder |
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Controllable Pitch Propeller Eliminates requirement for reversal of shaft direction for astern propulsion by rotating propeller blades to cause reversal of pitch |
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Four Parts to a standard command |
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Command, Reply, Report, Acknowledge |
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Three Parts to a rudder order |
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1. Direction 2. Amount of Rudder 3. Course to Steer (optional) "Right Full Rudder" |
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Degrees for ___ on a YP Standard Full Hard |
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Standard = 15 Full = 25 Hard = 35 |
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Four Parts of an Engine Order |
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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 |
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Man the lines and make them ready |
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"Send over line X" or "Send over all lines" |
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Pass the line(s) to the pier, place the eye over the appropriate bollard, but take no strain |
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"Slack the X line" or "Slack line X" X = bow/stern |
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Take tension off the line and let it hang loosely |
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Do not allow anymore line to go out, EVEN AT THE RISK OF PARTING |
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Hold heavy tension on the line but let it slip as necessary to prevent it from parting |
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Line handlers on the pier will cast off the lines. |
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"Take in line X" or "Take in all lines" |
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Cast the line off from the pier and bring it aboard the ship |
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What defines a ship to be Restricted in Ability to Maneuver (RAM) |
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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 |
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To reduce the risk of collision, take into account: (CBDR) |
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Constant Bearing - Decreasing Range |
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True or False: When returning from sea, you should keep the green buoys to your right. |
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False. (Red Right Returning) |
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What is the pecking order of ships (name the levels) |
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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) |
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High Frequency (long range circuit) |
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Very High Frequency (line of sight) |
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Ultra High Frequency (Line of sight +) |
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Super High Frequency (Satellite) |
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Break (explain and prosign) |
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Separates different sections of text. BT |
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Stand-by to carry out action. XTF |
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Repeating Transmission. IMI |
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End of Transmission. Response needed. K |
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Understand or received last transmission. R |
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Designate station talking. DE |
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Pause in transmission or Standby. AS |
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4 Parts of a transmission |
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1. Call up 2. Text 3. Ending 4. Response |
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Least protective condition |
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Moderate protection. X and Y fittings secured. Set at sea and in port after working hours |
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Highest degree of readiness. All X, Y, and Z fittings are secured. Set during General Quarters |
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Circle X-ray, Circle Yoke, Circle Zebra |
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These fittings may be opened for short periods of time while that condition is set, but must be closed when not in use |
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Fittings secured during condition Zebra, also secured during “darken ship” condition |
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Applies to fittings normally kept open. Used for maintenance and system isolation |
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Normally kept open, secured for protection against Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) attack |
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Four components for a fire |
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Heat, Fuel, Oxygen, Chain Reaction |
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Source: Papers, books, materials. White smoke extinguish with CO2 or water |
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Source: gas, JP-5, oils. Black smoke extinguish with AFFF, PKP, Halon, or watermist |
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Source: electrical fires. bluish white smoke extinguish by shutting off power and using CO2 |
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Burning Metals. Blue-gray smoke extinguish by Jettison |
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What does a firefighter wear? |
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Fire Fighters Ensemble (FFE) |
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Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. can be recharged. 30min, 45, 60 |
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Emergency Escape Breathing Device. 10-15 min of air. |
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