1
Q
Describe how the cable is marked
A
Every joining shackle except the one between two half shackles is painted white
2
Q
Name the parts of an Anchor
A
Anchor ring Shank Pea/Bill Flukes Tripping Palm Crown
3
Q
State what preventers are are in the Focsle?
A
Box Swivel Blake Slip Blake Bottle Screw Slip Anchor Strop Capstain/Cable Holder Brake Compressor
4
Q
What is the purpose of the box swivel?
A
Used to prevent the chain cable from twisting when the ship is at anchor
5
Q
What is the purpose of a reamer?
A
Remove excess lead from pin holes
6
Q
State the components of a Lugless Joining Shackle?
A
Pellet
Stud
Pin
Dovetail Chamber
7
Q
State the length of a full shackle and half shackle of cable?
A
27.5 metres and a half shackle is 13.75 metres
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