Anchoring, Mooring, Berthing. Test 2

Steam as a power source for deck machinery is most suitable for which of the following type of ship?

In preparing for sea, what must be done with all deck storerooms?

With approaching heavy weather, name 3 things that must be done on the main deck?

Check: all hatches/tank tops are properly secured - all scuppers are clear - ventilation pipes closed
Switch on deck lighting - switch on power to cranes - check all doors are closed and secured.
Turn ventilators into wind - switch on power to winches - remove sounding caps.
Plug scuppers - throw anything loose on deck overboard - close watertight doors.

Which of these would not need to be done prior to arrival at a berth?

Prepare heaving lines, rope stoppers, chain stoppers, cork or rope fender and ratguards.
Request power on deck, ensure windlass out of gear with brakes on, run windlass and mooring winch slowly and oil working parts.
Rig the gangway and lower it to about 15cms above the waterline.
Bring mooring lines out from storage to suitable positions on deck.

What is a gangway used for?

To allow safe access to the vessel
For putting over deck cargo to allow access from the accommodation to the forecastle.
Getting into the vessel's lifeboats or liferafts.
Loading cargo.

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