Exam Question
Explain the meaning and purpose of EACH of the following terms:
(a) Bulbous bow (4)
(b) Hawse pipe (4)
(c) Spurling pipe (4)
(d) Cable stopper (4)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SC&S
📅 Apr 2024
Reference Answer
### (a) Bulbous Bow
**Meaning:**
A bulbous bow is a distinctive, protruding, bulb-shaped structure located at the forefoot (the lowest part of the bow) of a ship below the waterline. It is an advanced hydrodynamic feature integrated into the hull design.
**Purpose:**
**Meaning:**
A bulbous bow is a distinctive, protruding, bulb-shaped structure located at the forefoot (the lowest part of the bow) of a ship below the waterline. It is an advanced hydrodynamic feature integrated into the hull design.
**Purpose:**
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