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SEPT. 6, 2021
Student’s Name: Billyjean C. Premacio Date:
SEPT. 6, 2021
Instructor’s Name: Nelson C. Tambor Date:
This is intended for students who have taken Student-equipment
Pre-requisite:
and passed SEAM111_EPLAN2A ratio: ___ (as per current
Scope: This intended for week 3 prelim term CMO requirements)
Course Seam 111 – Ship, Ship Routines and Ship Construction

Exercise Title Use marlinspike by splicing 8mm wire Rope

Exercise code SEAM111_EPlan2B

60 minutes
Duration (briefing 5 minutes, preparation 5 minutes, execution 45 minutes, debriefing 5
minutes)

Controlling the operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the
Function OPERATIONAL LEVEL

Competence Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery

Knowledge of the following procedures and ability to:
.3 use marlin spikes seamanship skills, including the proper use of knots, splices
K. U. Ps. and stoppers

At the end of the exercise, the student should be able to:

Exercise Outcome  Demonstrate ability the use of marlin spike by splicing 8mm wire rope

Exercise Area Seamanship Laboratory

Marlin spike, 8mm wire rope, goggles, leather gloves, mallet or hammer, and
Equipment Needed twine rope

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 The practical exercise shall be carried out and performed by trio in the
seamanship laboratory. The student must demonstrate the required exercise
Condition outcome according to performance standard within time prescribed.
To demonstrate the required outcome, the student must be able to perform the
criteria set out.

Scenario
Deck crew to make an eye splice of the 8mm wire rope using marlin spike
Description
Ship’s Particulars N/A

Initial Conditions N/A

1. Distribute student’s copy. Conduct briefing & preparation.

2. Check that all needed equipment are ready and safe to use.
3. Ensure that area is clear of any obstruction.
4. Ensure that ropes are dry, free from grease, dust and suitable for
splicing.
5. Check student individually, no loose clothing and properly dressed up.
6. Ensure that proper working methods and procedures are strictly
observed.
Instructor’s Actions 7. Conduct briefing as per briefing guide check list.
8. Assign the student to his/her designated area.
9. Exercise will only be stopped when any of the following occurs:
- Exercise duration has expired
- Any untoward scenario that might endanger the safety of the students.
10. Conduct debriefing as per debriefing guide check list.

Briefing As per briefing checklist.

1. Student MUST WEAR personal protective gear (coverall, goggles, safety

shoes and gloves) before going to the site.
2. Once received, read carefully the scenario.
Student Tasks 3. Always think “SAFETY FIRST”.

Not
Performance Standard Performance Criteria Done
Done
Measured a distance of approximately
45-50cm (for 8mm wire rope) from the
working end of the wire rope and
/
tightly seize the same.
1. Preparing wire rope for splicing Opened the rope as to separate the
individual strands, clean each strand /
with a cotton rag.
Seized the end of each strand with
/
twine

Eye is twisted counter clockwise /

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2. Eye splicing the wire five stuck
Lifted 2 strands of the standing end
closest to the innermost strand
working end ① with spike and insert /
①*
Lifted 3 strands of the standing end
with spike and insert ② of working /
end, using same insertion point*
Turned the complete splice over in
order to insert a spike from the back /
side
Inserted the spike from the back side
and lifted 2 strands of standing end
and insert strand ③ of working end
/
using same insert point*
Lifted 1 strand of the standing end and
insert strand ④ of working end, using /
same insertion point*
Holding all 6 strands and the core, hit
the standing end with the spike to form /
the eye
Released the core and hit the standing
end till the seize point of the working /
end touches the standing
Wind strand ④ on to the standing and
/
tucked the same five times

Wind strand ③ on to the standing and

/
tucked the same five times

Wind strand ② on to the standing and

/
tucked the same five times
Lifted the strand ⑤ and of the
working end, insert the core into the /
standing end*
Wind strand ⑤ on to the standing
/
part and tucked the same five times*

Wind strand ⑥ on to the standing

/
part and tucked the same five times
Hit the spliced with the spike along the
eye so as to bring strand ①of the
/
working end parallel to the standing
end
Wind strand ① on to the standing
/
part and tucked the same five times

Hit the spliced part of the wire away

from the eye to ensure a secure fit
/

De-briefing
Discussion of the outcome of the exercise. As per de-briefing checklist.

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 Condition to The student will re-do the exercise if the critical criteria marked (*) is not done. Student
proceed who performs correctly the exercise shall proceed to assessment 2.

BILLYJEAN C. PREMACIO
________________________________
Student’s Signature over Printed Name
Date: Sept. 8, 2021

Nelson C. Tambor
Instructor’s Signature over Printed Name
Date: Sept. 8, 2021

Note: Attached with this document are the procedures with pictures on how to splice a wire rope

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