heaving line
shot line
high line
messenger line
第1题:
A tug is "in irons" when held in a fixed position by ______.
A.the weight of its tow,its being anchored,or grounded
B.the weight of its towing hawser on the bottom
C.an adverse current
D.lack of power or an engine breakdown
第2题:
A chain bridle is preferable to a wire rope towing bridle on a long ocean tow because chain ______.
A.is more flexible and has the ability to absorb shock because of its weight
B.is less subject to wear and damage from abrasion
C.requires little maintenance
D.All of the above
第3题:
Before leaving port on an ocean tow,a tug captain should assure himself of all the following EXCEPT ______.
A.the towing hawser can be released quickly in an emergency
B.the correct navigation lights are rigged and operable on the tug and tow
C.an insurance underwriter has prepared a pre-sailing survey
D.a pick-up wire has been rigged on the tow in case of a breakaway.
第4题:
A chain bridle is used when towing astern because it ______.
A.is easy to connect
B.provides an effective catenary and absorbs shock due to its weight
C.makes rigging a swivel unnecessary
D.prevents the tow from yawing by the drag of the chains in a seaway
第5题:
With a large tow astern,there is immediate danger to the tug in the event of the ______.
A.Tug losing power
B.Tow line parting
C.Bridle twisting
D.Tow broaching
第6题:
A tug may be in danger of tripping when ______.
A.towed sideways by an overwhelming force on the towline
B.her tow moves parallel to and forward on either side of the tug
C.the tow is no longer directly astern but moves up on her quarter
D.All of the above
第7题:
The safest device used to secure the end of the pendant wire when it is initially passed to the anchor handling vessel is a ______.
A.Pelican hook
B.Hydraulic deck stopper
C.Connecting link
D.Shackle
第8题:
A tow can override its tug as a result of ______.
A.a mechanical breakdown on the tug
B.adverse tidal current conditions
C.the tug reducing its speed
D.All of the above
第9题:
A tow astern is veering from side to side on its towline.The best way of controlling the action is to ______.
A.Trim the tow by the bow
B.Trim the tow by the stern
C.List the tow to windward
D.Adjust the length of the towing bridle
第10题:
A tug would NOT assist a ship to steer if the tug is made up to the large vessel ______.
A.by a tow line ahead of the vessel
B.forward on either bow of the vessel
C.approximately amidships of the vessel
D.on the vessel’s quarter