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30 Cards in this Set
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ABEAM
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Bearing 90 degree or 270 degree relative from own ship |
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ADRIFT
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Loose; not secure to a stationary object
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AGROUND
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When any part of a vessel is resting on the bottom. A ship runs aground or goes a ground
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ALOFT
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Above the decks. On the mast or on the rigging
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ANCHOR AT SHORT STAY
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The anchor chain is out at a minimum length with the anchor still holding
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ANCHOR BALL
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A black, circular shape hoisted to indicate the ship is anchored
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ANCHOR BUOY
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A small float attached to the anchor by a line to mark the anchors location if the chain is slipped or parted
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ANCHOR IN SIGHT
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A report made by the anchor detail to the bridge when the anchor is first sighted when brining it in
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ANCHOR IS CLEAR
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When the anchor is first clear of the water and there is nothing fouling on it
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ANCHOR IS FOULED
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The anchor has picked up cable, debris, rock or coral, or is wrapped in its own chain
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ANCHOR IS SHOD
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The anchor is covered with mud or bottom
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ANCHORS AWEIGH
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The anchor has lifted clear of the bottom
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ANNUAL VARIATION
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A change in earths magnetic lines of force, varying in different localities
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AVAST
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Stop; cease; as in "AVAST HEAVING"
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BACKSTAY
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A piece of standing rigging leading aft
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BALLAST
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Adding water to ballast tanks in order to increase a ships draft
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BARGE
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A boat assigned for the personal use of a flag officer. Also, a vessel that carries liquids, munitions, or cargo, which is usually towed |
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ARM
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The part of an anchor located between the crown and the fluke. The upright or nearly upright strength member of a davit. The act of plastering tallow into a recess in the bottom of a sounding lead; this called arming the lead and is done for the purpose of brining up a specimen of the bottom |
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BECKET
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The fitting on a block to which the dead end of the fall is attached
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Belay
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The act of securing a line to a cleat, set of bitts, or any other fixed point. In connection with an order or announcement, express the idea to disregard, as in "belay that last order"
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BOAT FALLS
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The rig used to hoist or lower small boats.
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BREAST LINE
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A mooring line from the ship to the pier, holding the ship in to the pier. |
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BULWORK
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A solid fencelike barrier along the edges of weather decks.
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COXCOMBING
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Fancy knot work worked around rails, handles or stanchions. It also provides secure grip.
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CRACK THE STERN GATE
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Open the stern gate to approximately 5 to 10 inches from the closed position at the top of the stern gate. |
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A person who makes BM3 is thought of as a supervisor rather than a worker. Which of the following is the most important aspect of this change?
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A supervisor is responsible for the output, safety, and well being of the personnel who work from him/her.
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During an evolution, who should be permitted to warn personnel of immediate danger?
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Anyone.
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When working over the side, a sailors safety line should never be secured to which of the following objects.
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Lifeline
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What is generally wrong with most new NAVY issued and commercial boatswains pipes?
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The pee is too open. |
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As boatswains mate of the watch, you are directed by the OOD to summon seamen John A. Doe to the pilothouse. Using the generally preferred public address procedure, you first pipe "passing the word" and then announce.
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"Seamen J.A Doe lay to the pilot house"
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