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
📅 Jul 2025
Reference Answer
### (a) Bulbous Bow
**Meaning:**
A bulbous bow is a protruding bulb-shaped modification to the bow of a ship, located at the fore-end below the waterline. Its design, including its volume and shape (e.g., 'O-type' or 'Δ-type'), is hydrodynamically optimized for the vessel's specific service speed, draft, and hull form.
**Purpose:**
**Meaning:**
A bulbous bow is a protruding bulb-shaped modification to the bow of a ship, located at the fore-end below the waterline. Its design, including its volume and shape (e.g., 'O-type' or 'Δ-type'), is hydrodynamically optimized for the vessel's specific service speed, draft, and hull form.
**Purpose:**
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