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28 Cards in this Set
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What is the process called of securing cargo to prevent its vertical movement? |
Tomming Down |
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On a common cargo block what is the swallow? |
The space between the sheave and the cheek when |
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When stowing cargo verticals what devise is used to secure them? |
Steel chocks on the tires |
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What is the name of the block that is in the middle of most cargo booms |
Slack wire block |
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What is the mechanical advantage of a gun tackle? |
2 to 1 |
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Winches in constant use should be lubricated and maintenanced about once every how many hours? |
4 hours |
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When determining what size line to use in a cargo block what is the formula to use |
The size of the line x3 |
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What is used to secure amphibious vehicles aboard ships? |
6,000 lb pecken hale gripes |
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Vehicles that are to be used in amphibious assaults can have what percentage of fuel in there tanks below deck? |
75% |
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What is the proper way to store drums onboard a navy ship? |
On end with bungs up and packed closely together as possible |
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What winch hand signal best describes arms bent upward, fist clenched, pumping arms up and down? |
Emergency hoisting |
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What is the proper way to determine the size of a cargo block? |
Measuring the cheek |
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What type of cargo boom will you use when you exceed the SWL of a single head boom? |
Block in a bight method |
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What type of cargo can you not handle with a hand hook? |
Ammunition |
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What type of boom would you only use in an emergency situation? |
Two swinging booms |
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What crane signal is being directed if you see a left hand closed with thumb facing down and finger on the right hand pointing straight up, with fist clenched on right hand? |
Lower boom and raise hook |
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When transferring ammunition when using a cargo net, what will you need to work in conjunction with the net? |
Salmon Board |
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When stowing vehicles below decks how far apart would you stow them to prevent rubbing? |
4-6 inches apart |
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What winch signal are you performing if you hold your right hand straight up to your right and drop it in a crossing motion across your body? |
Rack |
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What is the mechanical advantage of a luff tackle jigger? |
3 to 1 |
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When training a new winch operator handle the draft with how many distinct movements? |
3 |
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What kind of winches are those with rope wound for raising, lowering or pulling loads? |
Drum winches |
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What is the devise or equipment that is between the booms on the yard and stay rig? |
Midship guy |
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Who’s responsibility is it to ensure required maintenance is done on winches in constant use? |
POIC and winch operator |
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What is a length of line or wire with an eye spliced at each end named? |
Cargo strap |
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What device is rigged over the side to prevent the loss of cargo overboard? |
Save All |
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What can be installed on a shipboard ladder to help move hand held cargo easier? |
Folding leaf ladder chute |
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When stowing cargo verticals what device is used to secure them? |
Steel chocks on the tires |
