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USCG Deck General (Set 123)

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You are docking a vessel. If possible, you should __________.

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#1 You are docking a vessel. If possible, you should __________. #2 In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "G"? #3 In most cases, when a large merchant vessel enters shallow water at high speed the __________. #4 How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel? #5 Which would you NOT use to report the amount of anchor chain out? "Three shots __________." #6 The best method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor is to note __________. #7 The pitch of a propeller is a measure of the __________. #8 You are drifting in a locale where there is no current. As a rule, your vessel will lie __________. #9 The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________. #10 Tripping defects in anchors frequently occur in __________. #11 When a wedge of water builds up between the head of the barge and the bank it is referred to as __________. #12 A predictable result of a vessel nearing a bank or edge of a channel is that the __________. #13 When anchoring in a clay bottom, what is one hazard that may cause the anchor to drag? #14 If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind, you should __________. #15 When anchoring a vessel under normal conditions, which scope of chain is recommended? #16 You are on a single-screw vessel with a left-handed propeller making no way in the water. How will your vessel react when you apply right rudder? #17 The sprocket wheel in a windlass, used for heaving in the anchor, is called a __________. #18 Which shallow water effect will increase dramatically if you increase your ship's speed past its "critical speed"? #19 An example of a modern anchor which has a stock is a(n) __________. #20 When dropping anchor, you are stationed at the windlass brake. The most important piece(s) of gear is(are) __________. #21 When weighing anchor in a rough sea, how would you avoid risk of damaging the bow plating? #22 The part of a windlass which physically engages the chain during hauling or paying out is the __________. #23 What does the proof test load of an anchor chain demonstrate? #24 In a following sea, a wave has overtaken your vessel and thrown the stern to starboard. To continue along your original course, you should __________. #25 What is meant by the term "broaching to"? #26 Your vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel. The effect called bank cushion has which effect on the vessel? #27 Anchors are prevented from running out when secured by the __________. #28 A drift lead indicates that the vessel is dragging anchor when the line is __________. #29 In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "transfer" means the distance __________. #30 When turning a ship in restricted space with a strong wind, it is normally best to __________.

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