航海英语锚泊与靠离泊作业章节练习(2019.05.05)

单项选择题
Before letting the anchor go，you should check that the（）.
A.chain is clear
B.anchor is clear of obstructions
C.wildcat is disengaged
D.All of the above
单项选择题
What could cause a significant difference between actual chain tension and the tension measured by the tensiometer? （）
A.The type of anchor and mooring line being used
B.The type of bottom in which the ship is anchored
C.A significant difference between air and water temperature
D.The chain contacting a chock or fairlead between the tensiometer and the lower swivel fairlead
单项选择题
What type of stopper would you use on a nylon mooring line? （）
A.Chain
B.Nylon
C.Manila
D.Wire
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A vessel is wind rode when it is（）.
A.at anchor and heading into the wind
B.backing into the wind
C.carrying lee rudder
D.necessary to apply a leeway correction to the course
单项选择题
A ship will always want to settle into a position where（）.
A.the pivot point and point of influence of wind in are not in alignment
B.the pivot point and point of influence of wind in are in alignment
C.the point of influence of wind moves depending on the profile of the ship presented to the wind
D.the ship steams slowly in rough seas
单项选择题
A check line is（）.
A.A safety line attached to a man working over the side
B.Used to measure water depth
C.Used to slow the headway of a barge
D.Used to measure the overhead height of a bridge
单项选择题
The holding capabilities of an anchor are determined PRIMARILY by the（）.
A.design of the anchor
B.weight of the anchor
C.scope of the anchor chain
D.size of the vessel
单项选择题
When weighing anchor in a rough sea，how would you avoid risk of damaging the bow plating （）.
A.Heave it home as fast as you can
B.Heave it home intermittently，between swells
C.Leave the anchor under foot，until the vessel may be brought before the Sea
D.Wait for a calm spot between seas，then house it
单项选择题
Installing tandem anchors on the same mooring line is referred to as（）.
A.doubling
B.pretensioning
C.piggybacking
D.paralleling
单项选择题
A “Mediterranean moor” should be used when（）.
A.anchoring in the Mediterranean
B.docking stern to a berth
C.docking bow to a berth
D.anchoring in a strong current