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Ship Length overall
Toatal length of ship from bow to stern
Length at the waterline
Length of the ship under the water
Draft
Vertical distance from waterline to keel, measured in feet. indicates dept of water needed for ship to float.
Trim
The relationship between forward and aft draft
List
Balance of the ship
Hull
Main body of the ship
Keel
The spine of the ship. Runs from bow to stern.
Stem
Forward end of the keel extending up the bow
Stern post
Aft end of te keel extending up the stern
Frames
Ribs of the ship and fastened to the keel.
Longtitudinal Frame
Runs bow to the stern parallel to the keel
Plating
The skin of the ship (Outer, Deck, Inner Bottom)
Bilge
The 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
Rudder
Primary means of steering a ship
Propeller
Also known as a screw. Primary means of propulsion on a ship.
Mast
Mounting point for radar and telecommunication equipment
Bow
Foremost point of the hull
Stern
The rear, or aft most point of the hull
Main Deck
Uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a vessel. Also known as the 1st deck
Weatherdeck
Any portion o fthe main deck and levels that is outside
Longtitudinal Frame
Runs bow to the stern parallel to the keel
Plating
The skin of the ship (Outer, Deck, Inner Bottom)
Bilge
The 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
Rudder
Primary means of steering a ship
Propeller
Also known as a screw. Primary means of propulsion on a ship.
Mast
Mounting point for radar and telecommunication equipment
Bow
Foremost point of the hull
Stern
The rear, or aft most point of the hull
Main Deck
Uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a vessel. Also known as the 1st deck
Weatherdeck
Any portion o fthe main deck and levels that is outside
Forecastle
The part of the main deck that is forward of the mast
Lifelines
Lines erected around the edges of the main and weatherdecks for the purposes of safety
Waterline
Where the hull meets the surface of the water
Freeboard
Amount of hull that can be seen from the waterline to the main deck (ft)
Overhead
Nautical term for the ceilings inside a ship
Compartments
Nautical term for rooms on a ship
Jacob's ladder
Rope ladder with rungs rigged over te side for temporary use
Pilot's ladder
Flexible portable ladder, usually constructed of metal, sturdier than a Jacob's ladder
Sea ladder
Rigid, portable ladder that may be rigged to the side of the ship
Accommodation ladder
Rigid, inclined ladder rigged to the side of the ship to allow boarding of a moored or anchored ship
Cleat
Consists of a double ended pair of horns, used for securing a line or wire
Bitts
Pairs of heavy vertical cylinders, used for making fast lines led through chocks
Bollard
Strong cylindrical upright on a pier, about which a mooring line is placed
Padeye
A metal plate with an "eye" attached to the deck to distribute a load over a large area
Overhead
Nautical term for the ceilings inside a ship
Compartments
Nautical term for rooms on a ship
Jacob's ladder
Rope ladder with rungs rigged over te side for temporary use
Pilot's ladder
Flexible portable ladder, usually constructed of metal, sturdier than a Jacob's ladder
Sea ladder
Rigid, portable ladder that may be rigged to the side of the ship
Accommodation ladder
Rigid, inclined ladder rigged to the side of the ship to allow boarding of a moored or anchored ship
Cleat
Consists of a double ended pair of horns, used for securing a line or wire
Bitts
Pairs of heavy vertical cylinders, used for making fast lines led through chocks
Bollard
Strong cylindrical upright on a pier, about which a mooring line is placed
Padeye
A metal plate with an "eye" attached to the deck to distribute a load over a large area
Capstan
Separate vertical machinery units or part of the anchor windlass around which lines are passed, commonly used in mooring and anchoring evolutions
Ground Tackle
Collective name for anchoring equipment
Anchor Windlass
Machinery below the forecastle that controls the capstan, gypsy head, and wildcat
Chain Locker
Compartment below the anchor windlass where the chain is stored
Capstan and Wildcat
Together the capstan and wildcat pull the anchor chain up from the chain locker. The wildcat “teeth” are also designed to hold the chain in place when the brake is applied.
Chain Stopper
Holds anchor chain in place
Housing Stopper
Closest to the hawespipe
Riding Stopper
Additional stopper
Officer of the Deck (OOD)
– In-charge of the Bridge. Reports directly to the Commanding Officer for the safe navigation and general operation of the ship; to the Executive Officer for carrying out the ship’s routine; and to the Navigator on sighting navigational landmarks. Should the OOD wish to change a rudder or engine command it is done through the Conning Officer. Also coordinates team efforts between the Bridge, Combat Information Center, and Engineering.
Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD)
An OOD under instruction. Assists with communications and situational awareness between the OOD and the Conning Officer.
Conning Officer (Conn)
Responsible for the safe navigation of the ship. Issues rudder and engine commands to the Helmsman and Lee Helmsman to maneuver the ship.
Quartermaster of the Watch (QMOW)
Maintains the navigational picture for the OOD. Acts as the Navigator’s representative when the Navigator is not on the Bridge.
Boatswain’s Mate of the Watch (BMOW)
Enlisted assistant to the OOD for carrying out the ship’s routine (Plan of the Day) and passage of word throughout the ship. Also responsible for the watch routine (rotation of enlisted watchstanders) and for the instruction, behavior, and appearance of the enlisted watchstanders.
Helmsman
Executes the rudder orders issued by the Conn.
Lee Helmsman
Executes the engine orders issued by the Conn.
Lookout
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.
Tactical Action Officer (TAO)
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.
Combat Information Center Watch Officer (CICWO)
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.
Radar Navigation Team
Act as back-up plot to the QMOW or Piloting Team. Reports to the CICWO.
Combat Coordinators
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.
Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW)
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
Equipment Monitors
Various positions within the engineering plant to oversee the multiple of systems within the ship. Only report to the EOOW.
Uncontrollable Forces
Wind, Venturi Effect, Current, Channel Configuration (Shallow/Narrow)
Controllable Forces
Lines, Anchors, Tugs, Engines, Rudder
Snubbing
Twisting the bow toward the pier by taking line 1 to power
Surging
Moving the ship forward or aft by heaving and slacking the spring lines
Fulcrum
Pivot point where the ship's side touches the moor
Springing
Obtaining a side force by moving forward against a spring line. Outboard enging "ahead," with rudders towards the pier. Spring line will hold bow in place as side force and rudder force move stern away from the pier
Side force
As the lower blades pass through the greater water pressure, a sideways force is created.