Exam Question
(a) Describe the following and explain their function: (9)
(i) Hawse pipe
(ii) Spurling pipe
(iii) Cable stopper
(b) Withhe aid of a sketch of a ship bow, show the arrangement of anchor cable, from anchor to chain locker. (7)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SC&S
📅 Aug 2024
Reference Answer
### Part (a) Description and Function
#### (i) Hawse Pipe
**Description:**
The hawse pipe is a robust, thick-walled cylindrical or oval-shaped steel casting or heavy fabrication fitted into the bow plating of a ship on both the port and starboard sides. It is installed at a specific angle, typically around 45 degrees to the vertical, to ensure a smooth, chafe-free run for the anchor cable from the deck to the water and to provide a secure housing for the anchor.
#### (i) Hawse Pipe
**Description:**
The hawse pipe is a robust, thick-walled cylindrical or oval-shaped steel casting or heavy fabrication fitted into the bow plating of a ship on both the port and starboard sides. It is installed at a specific angle, typically around 45 degrees to the vertical, to ensure a smooth, chafe-free run for the anchor cable from the deck to the water and to provide a secure housing for the anchor.
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