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Class 2 (2nd Engineer) SC&S 📅 Feb 2024

Exam Question

(a) Draw a simple line diagram of the bow of a ship to show the position of the following component parts of the ships anchoring system. Hawse pipe, Cable stopper, Windlass and Cable lifter, Spurling pipe and Chain locker. (6)

(b) Describe the cable stopper and state its purpose. (3)

(c) Show by means of a sketch how the anchor cable is attached to the ship. (3)

(d) Describe how the chain locker is drained of water, sand, and mud. (4)

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Reference Answer

(a) At the bow of the ship, you'd typically find the following components:
Hawse pipes: These are openings in the hull through which the anchor chain passes.
Cable stopper: Positioned on the deck near the hawse pipes, the cable stopper is used to secure the anchor chain in place. 
Windlass: Located on the deck near the hawse pipes, the windlass is a mechanical device used to raise and lower the anchor and its chain.

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