Merchant Navy Exercises

CAREER PATHS:
MERCHANT NAVY
EXERCISE BOOKLET
7TH SEMESTER
PN / MN
STUDENT’S NAME ________________________________
CAREER ________ GROUP __________
JULY-DEC, 2016
Author: Esther Patricia Ortiz Gómez Página 1

OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE:
Students will be able to participate in dialogues and write reports using the specialized vocabulary of
Maritime English.
Evaluation:
Knowledge 30%
Practice (Homework) 15
Use of TICs 15
Classwork 25
Expresión Oral y Escrita (Dialogues and 15
Reports)
TOTAL 100%

UNIT 1. PARTS OF A SHIP: EXTERIOR
Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the
same number.

UNIT 2. PARTS OF A SHIP: INTERIOR
In the word search, circle the vocabulary words from the unit.
W X H E E B Y Z Q P I C J J D
T A G X B C R D A P L O G I A
J V T E R E J S A V G M F S E
G D P E D S S Q Z E D P A X H
J M V D R A E V R T H A F L K
X F A P G T H A T C H R B V L
I L X E Q Y I Q D Q E T E F U
J P W R Z O D G W Q A M B V B
T A C R F X K E H V D E Q F O
Y W P C R H B U C T P N Q W Z
N O I T I T R A P K D T J M X
L Q V T N O Z Z D I A O Y G F
D P L J N Z Y K I F N T O X U
F S I X R G I G D R Y X Q R X
F P K L J C J L T Y F C T L S

UNIT 3: SHIP SYSTEMS
In the word search, circle the vocabulary words from the unit. With the remaining letters, identify the
words and write a sentence about ships.
N S H I P S H A V P E S Y L C
S O T E M S T O R M E E T E O
A L I L T H E O N E E D S U M
O F T T H E P C R E W D L F P
A N D V A U E S S E L R A G R
Q X F V L L E N W K Z A C X E
K X K S F F I S R S D I I S S
I T I D W Z S T T U J N R M S
T O Y N T Y N T N Q V A T O E
N G N I R E E T S E O G C L D
Y Y Q W T L N F Y K V E E I A
P O T A B L E W A T E R L X I
U G W H Y J B M I H I Z E J R
A P T L V I I O Z T T I W Q R
F P W C V J T M O O R I N G Y
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ .

UNIT 4. SHIP STABILITY
Match the vocabulary words with their definitions, writing the correct number on the lines.
1. TRANSVERSE STABILITY _____ a ship’s ability to resist turning over fore or aft
2. CENTER OF BOUYANCY _____ an imaginary point where all weight would be pulled
down
3. LONGITUDINAL STABILITY _____ the volume of wáter that a ship takes the place of
4. CENTER OF GRAVITY _____ an imaginary point where all forces push up
5. DRAFT _____ the ability of a ship to float upright and resist
overturning
6. ANTIROLL TANK _____ a pipe is ____ if it runs from one side to another
7. DISPLACEMENT _____ a ship’s ability to resist turning over on either side
8. STABILITY _____ the difference in drafts from front to back
9. ATHWARTSHIP _____ the distance between the keel and water line
10. TRIM _____ it can change its angle to adjust to different
conditions
11. BILGE KEEL _____ a tank inside the ship that transfers water to counter
rolling
12. STABILIZER WING _____ it runs along the hull of a ship

UNIT 5: NAUTICAL DIRECTIONS
Make a drawing of a vessel and mark the following vocabulary words on it.
INBOARD BELOW TOPSIDE ABAFT ASTERN OUTBOARD

STERN PORT STARBOARD AFT FORWARD BOW
UNIT 6. COMMUNICATIONS: AUDIO
Write a short dialogue in which you use the 7 Prowords on page 14 of your student’s book.

UNIT 7: COMMUNICATIONS: VISUAL
Rewrite the message below in English.
- .... .. ... -.-. --- -.. . .--. . .-. -- .. - - . -.. -- . ... ... .- --. . ... - ---
-... . ... . -. - -... -.-- - . .-.. . --. .-. .- -- .-.-.-
Now write a message of your own, and ask a classmate to decipher it.
UNIT 8: SIGNAL FLAGS
International code flags are used to signal between two ships or between ship and shore. Also called
signaling flags, they are a set of flags of different colors, shapes and markings which used singly or in
combination have different meanings. The flags include 26 square flags which depict the letters of the
alphabet, ten numeral pendants, one answering pendant, and three substituters or repeaters.
Only a few colors can be readily distinguished at sea. These are: red, blue, yellow, black, and white;
and these cannot be mixed indiscriminately. You will notice, for clarity, the flags shown are either red
and white, yellow and blue, blue and white, or black and white; besides plain red, white, and blue.

Some Useful Two Letter Signals:
AC - I am abandoning my vessel. PP - Keep well clear of me. ZD2 - Please report me to Lloyds,
LO - I am not in my correct position: UP - Permission to enter Harbour is London.
(used by a light vessel.) urgently requested. I have an GW - Man overboard. Please take
RU - Keep clear of me; I am emergency. action to pick him up.
maneuvering with difficulty. DV - I am drifting. QU - Anchoring is prohibited.
AN - I need a doctor. QD - I am going ahead. ZL - Your signal has been received but
NC - I am in distress and require YU - I am going to communicate with not understood.
immediate assistance. your station by means of the JL - You are running the risk of going
SO - You should stop your vessel International code of signals. aground.
instantly. EF - SOS/MAYDAY has been QX - I request permission to anchor.
BR - I require a helicopter. canceled. UM - The Harbour is closed to traffic.
PD - Your navigation lights are not QT - I am going astern. CD - I require immediate assistance.
visible. ZD1 - Please report me to the Coast FA - Will you give me my position?
Guard, New York QQ - I require health clearance.

Write a message by drawing the signal flags correctly. Ask a classmate to decipher the message.
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UNIT 9: NAUTICAL MEASUREMENTS
The Mariana Trench is 6033.5 fathoms deep. Knowing that it is (11,033 meters (36,201 feet) deep,
how do do we perform the conversion to fathoms? Convert feet to fathoms and other nautical
measurement units with this table from the US Naval Oceanographer.
CONVERSION TABLE
1 fathom = 6 feet 1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour = 1.151 statute
100 fathoms = 1 cable length miles per hour
10 cables length = 1 nautical mile 10 chains = 1 furlong = 201.17 meters
1 nautical mile = 1.151 statute miles (length of a 60 nautical miles = 1 degree of a great circle of
minute of longitude at equator) earth (latitude)
3 nautical miles = 1 league 1 statute mile = 5280 feet
1 nautical mile = 6076.115 feet
Note: Statute miles is what we know as miles and is a measurement of distance over land. Nautical
miles is a measurement over water.
Origin of Nautical Terms
Fathom - Sailors use to throw a line into the water, wait until it hit the bottom, pull it back up, while
measuring the length of the line from fingertip to fingertip. The arm span of an average sailor was 6
feet and called a fathom.
Knot - Lines used to be thrown over the sides of ships to determine speed. Each line was divided into
47 ft. 3 in. sections and were called knots. The line was allowed to run over the ship's side while a 28-
second glass was emptying itself. The length of the knot was derived from the proportion that one
hour (3600 sec) is to 28 seconds as one mile (6076.115 ft.) is to the length of one knot (47 ft. 3 in.)
Convert the following measurements correctly.

5 fathoms = _______ feet 15 knots = ___________ statute miles per hour
4 cable length = ______ fathoms 60 chains = _____ furlong = ________ meters
20 nautical miles = ___________ statute miles 4 statute miles = _____________ feet
9 nautical miles = ______ league 4 nautical miles = ____________ feet
Unit 10. The crew

Unit 11: Chiefs and Officers
Deck Department
The deck department onboard a ship offers a wide range of jobs from ordinary seamen to the captain.
Captain/ Master
The Captain oversees the entire operations of the ship. He/she supervises the work of other officers
and crew on board. Extensive experience including minimum 5 to 8 years in subordinate positions
onboard ships along with all formal maritime qualifications such as a Captains License is required for
this position. Fluency in English language is a must.
Chief Officer/ First Mate

Working as the head of the deck department, he/she is second in charge of the ship after the Captain.
The chief officer supervises the deck crew and ensures that personnel are working in coordination.
He/she is also responsible for the safety of the ship and the crew. Extensive experience with a
minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in subordinate positions onboard ships along with a maritime
qualification is required for this position. Fluency in English language is a must. This position has a
possibility for promotion to the Captain.
Second Officer/Second Mate

The Second Officer of a merchant ship is responsible for the navigation of the ship working from the
bridge. He/she is also responsible for maintaining navigational equipment on the bridge. A formal
maritime qualification along with a minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in subordinate positions
onboard ships is required for this position. Fluency in English language is a must.
Third Officer/Third Mate

The Third Officer of a merchant ship is responsible for the safety of the ship and the crew. He/she
undertakes the responsibilities for maintenance of lifeboats and fire-fighting and signal equipment. A
formal maritime qualification along with a minimum 2 to 3 of years of experience in subordinate
positions on board ships is required. Fluency in English language is a must.
Boatswain
Directly reporting to First Mate, he/she acts as a foreman of the unlicensed deck crew. A senior Able
Seaman is usually considered for this position. Reasonable English skill is desired for this position.
Able Seaman
Able Seaman works as a watchstander or a day worker, depending on the requirement on the ship.
When the ship is not moving, he may be asked to perform security related watches. A Merchant
Mariner's Document (MMD) is a must for this position. Reasonable English skill is desired.
Ordinary Seaman
Ordinary Seaman or OS is an entry-level position in the deck department. An OS performs various
general duties within the deck department. His duties include taking care of general needs of the crew
and guarding the ship while in port. This position has a possibility for promotion to Able Seaman.
Cadet / apprentice officer

Apprentice officer provides assistance in various duties on a merchant ship, such as maintenance and
minor repair duties. This level is necessary for further career development in deck department. This is
the entry-level position that requires no previous working experience.
Engine Department
The Engine Department onboard a merchant ship is responsible for all maintenance and repairs of
engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
Chief Engineer
The chief engineer onboard a ship oversees the entire operations of the engine department. He/she is
responsible for operations and maintenance work of all engineering equipment throughout the ship.
He/she reports to the captain of the ship. Extensive experience with minimum 5 to 8 years in
subordinate positions on board ships is required for this position. Fluency in English language is a
must.
First, Second, Third Engineer

They are responsible for maintenance and repair of all electrical and mechanical equipment within
the engine room and other areas of the ship. Extensive experience with minimum 4 to 6 years (3-5
years for 2nd & 2-4 years for 3rd Engineers) in subordinate positions onboard ships is required for this
position. Fluency in English language is a must.
Trainee Engineer
Reporting to the second engineer, a trainee engineer assists senior engineers in carrying out daily
maintenance and repair works within the engine room. No prior experience is required for this
position but a diploma from a maritime school is a must. Fluency in English language is required.
Electrical Engineer
Electrical engineer is responsible for maintenance of all the electrical equipment on a ship such as
motors, switchboards, fire detectors, navigational lights, batteries etc. He assists ship's deck officer
and engineer in all kind of electrical malfunctions.
Chief Mechanic
Chief Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the entire engine systems onboard
the ship. Also supervises a team of mechanics in carrying out the daily maintenance and repair tasks
of the engines. Extensive experience with minimum 2 to 5 years in subordinate positions onboard
ships required for this position. Fluency in English language is a must.
Mechanic
Mechanic is responsible for the daily maintenance and repairs of mechanic equipment onboard the
ship under the supervision of Chief Mechanic. Prior experience within a similar position or previous
onboard experience as an electrician is required for this position. Reasonable English skill is desired.
This position has a possibility of promotion to Chief Mechanic.
Oiler
Oiler lubricates moving components of the engines and their auxiliary equipment and monitors the
condition and oil level in the engines. No prior experience required but some knowledge of mechanics
is desirable. Reasonable English skill desired.
Fitter
Fitter is responsible for daily maintenance and minor repairs of all mechanical equipment onboard the
ship. Prior experience with minimum 1-2 years onboard ships along with a diploma from a maritime
school is required for this position. Reasonable English skill desired.
Wiper
Wiper is responsible for general duties within the engine department such as cleaning of engine room
and various tools and equipment. No prior experience required for this position although reasonable
English skill is desired. This position has a possibility of promotion to Fitter.
Engine Utility Man

He provides assistance in various duties within the engine room, such as maintenance and minor
repair tasks. No prior experience required for this position although reasonable English skill is desired.
Safety/Security/Medical Department
Departments related to safety, security and medical needs onboard a ship offers a wide range of job
opportunities for applicants. From the entry level position of seaman to the chief mate and from
doctor to nurses, these three departments cover most of job positions on a merchant marine vessel.
SAFETY RELATED JOBS

Chief Mate
The chief mate/chief officer is also responsible for the safety and security of the ship, crew and cargo.
Reporting directly to the captain of the ship, he provides training in areas such as safety, firefighting,
search and rescue. Extensive experience with a minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in subordinate
positions on board ships along with a maritime qualification is required for this position. This position
has a possibility for promotion to the Captain. Fluency in English language is a must.
Second & Third Officers

Both of these positions deal with the navigation as well as safety of the ship and crew. They are
responsible for the maintenance of lifeboats and fire-fighting and signal equipment. Prior experience
in subordinate positions on board ships and fluency in English is required.
Safety Officer
Safety Officer is responsible for a range of tasks related to safety and security of the ship, crew and
cargo. Previous experience of which minimum 1 to 2 years in subordinate positions onboard ships
along with a diploma certification is required for this position. Fluency in English language is a must.
Fireman
Fireman is responsible for maintenance and handling of firefighting equipment onboard the ship. A
certification in firefighting along with some prior experience required for this position. Reasonable
English skill is desired.
MEDICAL JOBS
Doctor/Physician
He/she is responsible for the treatment of crew members. The position requires current license and
extensive experience within primary care, trauma, internal, cardiac, and emergency medicine.
Diploma from an accredited medical school and fluency in English Language are must for this position.
Registered Nurse

Ships hire 1-2 registered nurses with experience in handling accident and emergency cases, cardiac
care, trauma, and internal medicine. Diploma from an accredited nursing school with a minimum of
two years hospital experience required. Good command in English Language is desired.
SECURITY RELATED JOBS

Security Officer
Security Officer is responsible for the security of the ship, crew and cargo in the ocean as well as at
the port. Prior similar experience and reasonable English skills are required for this position.
Security Personnel
Security Personnel is responsible for the security of the ship, crew and cargo. Prior similar experience
and reasonable English skills are required for this position. This position has a possibility for
promotion to Security Officer.
Seaman
Able Seaman works as a watchstander or a day worker, depending on the requirements of the ship.
When the ship is not moving, he may be asked to perform security related watches. A Merchant
Mariner's Document (MMD) is a must for this position. Reasonable English skill is desired.
Catering department
The catering or galley department is responsible for preparation and serving of foods to the crew on
board of a ship.
Chief Steward
Chief Steward oversees the entire operations within the catering department of a ship. He/she assigns
daily duties to catering personnel such as preparing and serving food, cleaning the catering area, and
receiving, issuing, and inventorying the stores. He/she is also responsible for preparing daily food
menu. Over 5 years of experience within a similar role in a hotel/ship along with a qualification in
culinary is required for this position. Fluency in English language is essential.
Chief Cook
The chief cook oversees all the food preparation and quality control in the Steward's department of a
ship. Over 5 years of experience within a similar role in a hotel/ship along with a qualification in
culinary is required. Fluency in English language is essential.
Second Cook
Second Cook supervises the food preparation and quality control. Over 3 years of experience within a
similar role in a hotel/ship along with a qualification in catering is required. Fluency in English
language is essential.
Bakery/Pastry Man
Bakery/Pastry Man is responsible for cooking bakeries and pastries. Minimum 2 years
restaurant/hotel experience along with a fluency in English is required.
Cleaner
Cleaner is responsible for various cleaning duties within the catering department. No prior experience
is required. Reasonable English speaking skill is desired.
Dishwasher/Pot Cleaner
Dishwasher/Pot Cleaner is responsible for the cleaning and storage of dishes, cutlery, pots and
saucepans on board the ship. No prior experience is required. Reasonable English speaking skill is
desired.
Galley Utility Man

Galley Utility Man undertakes various duties within the catering department such as cleaning and
maintenance of the galley. No prior experience required for this position although reasonable English
skill is desired.
Complete the visual organizer of the positions onboard a ship.
POSITIONS ONBOARD A SHIP

DECK ENGINE SAFETY/SECURITY/MEDICA CATERING
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UNIT 12: CANVAS WORK
Across
1. STRONG HEAVY CLOTH MADE OF LINEN OR COTTON
5. TREATED TO RESIST LIQUIDS
6. TO JOIN TWO PIEDES OF MATERIAL USING STITCHES
7. MODIFIED IN A PARTICULAR WAY TO GIVE IT A PARTICULAR QUALITY
8. LENGTHWISE THREADS IN A PIECE OF CANVAS
9. LOOP OF THREAD CREATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE NEEDLE WHILE SEWING
Down
2. CANVAS THAT HAS BEEN NUMBERED 1 THROUGH 12 BASED ON WEIGHT, WITH 1 BEING THE
HEAVIEST AND 12 THE LIGHTEST
3. STRAND OF MATERIAL, SUCH AS COTTON, USED FOR SEWING
4. A MEASURING UNIT USED FOR CLOTH OR ANY MATERIAL STORED IN A ROLL
5. CROSSWISE THREADS IN A PIECE OF CANVAS

UNIT 13. PAINTING
Match the words to their definitions writing the correct letter on the lines.
_____ rust A) Paint applied along a vessel’s waterline
_____ painting B) Paint applied to the part of a vessel that is underwater
_____ topside paint C) Painting tool with bristles that form a straight line at the tips
_____ bottom paint D) Power tool used to remove something from the surface of
something else
_____ boot topping paint E) Process of applying a protective coating to something
_____ primer F) Coating that is applied directly to a surface to prepare it for the top
layer of paint
_____ scraper G) Reddish substance that forms where metal is broken down by air
or moisture
_____ grinder H) Hand tool that is used to rub something off the surface of
something else
_____ touch up I) Paint that is applied to the deck and other exposed parts of a vessel
_____ flat brush J) Cylindrical tool that is used to apply paint
_____ roller K) Reapply something in small areas or amounts as needed

UNIT 14. GROUND TACKLE
Find the vocabulary words defined below in the puzzle.
G X F A L W W S S C I J S A U
R G W S H O T S Y P K N H T Y
D E V I L S C L A W I E A N G
X V L C N C S I Z A L P C L A
S A Z B Q D W M H K G O K A T
S A R Z A I L C C M N C L S G
T O G G L C J A G Y Y S E D O
M L Q D L C T B S R O H C N A
S T C N P D S F E S A P J L F
N A J I N B P L M V X X E R T
T L U U O E K L E T R W L O N
N A O N W A C V R U N S S W C
P R J F F D D W Q Z T V M I C
G U U B C I W A X H H K J K T
R S G S L O I T W C M J C L N
1. Heavy hook that is dropped to the sea floor and holds a boat or ship in place.
2. Unit of measurement equal to 100 fathoms.
3. Series of metal loops that are linked together.
4. Hook that secures the anchor chain when the anchor is not in use.
5. Set of chains, hooks and other equipment used for anchoring a boat or ship.
6. Length of anchor chain needed, determined by water depth and weather conditions.
7. Ring that attaches an anchor chain to something else, such as the anchor.
8. Measure of the length of an anchor chain.
9. Toothed wheel that controls the movement of an anchor chain.
10. Device used to hoist an anchor.
UNIT 15. STEERING GEAR
The "steering wheel," or rather the equipment which controls the direction the boat or ships is
heading, is called the helm. The person who controls the helm is called the helmsman. Sometimes the
helm is on the left or the right side of the vessel, usually on small boats, and sometimes its right in the
center of the bridge, the control center of the ship. Some ships even have multiple steering stands,
one in the center and one on each bridge wing, to make it easier for the crew to moor and unmoor
the vessel.

These are the ships wheels from USCGC EAGLE, a large three-masted barque sailing vessel built in the
1930s. Sometimes it really takes six people to turn the wheels fast enough to turn the rudder when
navigating near land.
The man in the yellow coveralls is the one steering the ship using a small wheel.
When you drive a car, you turn the steering wheel, the front wheels turn and then the car follows the
path of the wheels.
With a vessel, one of several things will happen when the "wheel" (helm) is turned. If the vessel has
an inboard engine connected by a shaft to a propeller, there will be a rudder behind the propeller.
When the helm is turned, it turns rudder which acts much like a sail on a sailboat. The rudder is also
shaped much like an airfoil. A turn to port creates a high pressure area on the port side and low

pressure area on the starboard side, pulling the entire back of the ship to starboard and thus turning
the bow, or the front, to port.
If the vessel has an outboard engine or an inboard-outboard engine where the propeller itself can be
turned, a turn to port means the propeller itself turns to port, pushing the back of the vessel to
starboard and the bow to port.
On a boat with a tiller, which is essentially a lever coming from the engine and projecting forward, the
helmsman must actually push the tiller to starboard in order to turn to port.

Think about it: if you're the helmsman and you're ordered to turn to port, then easiest way to
remember which way to push the tiller is to look at the rudder and make it move to the port side. You
would push the tiller to starboard without hesitation because it would make the rudder move to port.
If you were facing forward and fairly new at your job, you might push the tiller to port when ordered
to turn to port. This would actually result in going to starboard, which would probably end pretty
badly because ships back then generally hugged the shore and navigated very close to rocks and
shoals. Modern boats equipped with helms as opposed to tillers have gears and levers that are
designed to push the rudder to port if the wheel or lever is turned to port so it is more like driving a
car and you simply steer where you want the vessel to go.
Complete the sentences with the words below. Not all the words will be used.
Helmsmen Steering gear Gyropilots Wheel Has the conn

Rudderss Bow thrusters Iron mikes Pilot house Electrohydraulic
1. The ______________________ is so expert that it gives passengers a smoother ride than can
the pilot himself.
2. The _____________________ skillfully navigated the ship towards the enormous docking bay
doors which engulfed the view screen.
3. His crew knew when the captain wants to take the ______________________.
4. Steering is ‘Smooth’ due to power assistance via an ______________________ system that
requires just three turns from lock to lock.
5. The ship has ______________________ and ______________________ for harbour
manoeuvring.
6. The captain was not near the ______________________ when the ferry crashed.

UNIT 1. TANKERS 1: TYPES
Complete the diagram using the vocabulary of the unit.
TANKERS TYPES
________________ SPECIALIZED
TANKERS
STANDARD OVERSIZED ________________
________________ ________________ ________________
________________ ________________ ________________
________________ ________________
UNIT 2. TANKERS 2: LOADING AND DISCHARGING
Complete the chart with the advice given in the reading of Unit 2.
CARGO TRANSFER
BEFORE YOU TRANSFER LOADING CARGO: DISCHARGING CARGO:
CARGO:
UNIT 3. CONTAINER SHIPS
Answer the following questions using the reading of the unit.
1. How are most goods shipped nowadays?

_____________________________________________________________________________
2. How are these containers loaded and unloaded easily?
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. How are these containers organized in the cargo hold?
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. How are these containers secured in place?
_____________________________________________________________________________

5. What protects the cargo in the ship’s hold?
_____________________________________________________________________________
6. What are feeder and feedermax ships?
____________________________________________________________________________
7. What does ULCV mean?
____________________________________________________________________________
8. What is the difference between a geared ship and a gearless ship?
_____________________________________________________________________________
UNIT 4. WIRE
Watch the video below.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?
q=using+wire+rope&&view=detail&mid=232163FB8E6634ECCCC9232163FB8E6634ECCCC9&FORM=V
RDGAR
Answer the questions below.
1. What are the different kinds of core?
2. What is a rope lay?
3. In the classification of wire ropes, what do the numbers mean (e.g. 6x19)?
4. What are the different grades of wire ropes?
5. Which are the four types of lays?
6. What problems can a lang lay have?
7. How is an alternate lay composed of?

8. Which are the 10 reasons a wire rope must be removed from service?
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
_____________________________________ ____________________________________
9. Why should wire lubricants be used?
10. What are the two types of wire lubricants?
11. What are the advantages of using penetrating lubricants?
12. How can you apply lubricants to wire rope?

UNIT 5. MARLINESPIKE SEAMANSHIP 1
Circle the words that fit the definitions below.
R O E W E M A S Y F P Y Q D S
B K K W H R B X N V K F N A F
U Y I O M I I T F Q V D A U B
S T P H Q D P W K W Q D E K C
R X S J B N M P T W N F C O C
O J E F B V J D I E W U I L I
E J N H D B G Q R N P L I P G
S F I R F R C E A G G P R M L
K F L C H A T B C J V Q V U C
L W R Q W T F I B E R R O P E
M D A Z I N T G P W K U Y E Z
B A M B T H E H W W C I U N Y
I J U G B Q V T S F Y Y I I P
J I S F K P W U O T R A P L Q
K M Z I S V L S P F L N D F V
1. Loop in a line or a wire

2. The end that is not attached to anything else
3. the long length of line that is gathered up and secured for storage
4. rope made out of natural or synthetic materials such as nylon or hemp
5. piece of rope that has been cut for a specific reason
6. the process of working with rope or with a line
7. to break or cut the line
8. piece of tape or some other material that is tied around the end of a line to keep it from unraveling
9. rope that is made of metal or fiber and metal.
Answer these questions.
1. What is the difference between “against the sun” and “with the sun”?

2. Identify the three different ways to store coils.
1. ________________ 2. ___________________ 3. _________________
UNIT 6. MARLINESPIKE SEAMANSHIP 2
Identify the following pictures using the words from the unit.

Answer these questions:
1. What do the following abbreviations stand for?

a) B ___________________________________________
b) SWL _________________________________________
c) SF ___________________________________________
2. There are three ways to protect a line. Write the definition of each one.
a) Worm
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
b) Parcel
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
c) Turn
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
UNIT 7. BLOCKS AND TACKLES

UNIT 8. LOADING EQUIPMENT

UNIT 9. CARGO HANDLING AND STORAGE
Across
1. wood or other material used to support and stabilize cargo that is stored on a vessel
5. general cargo that is loaded in individual containers for transport on a vessel
7. space in the stowage area that is not occupied by cargo, including the small spaces above, around,
and between cargo containers
8. products with odors that might damage or contaminate other products
10. move into a different place or position
Down
1. it is stowed on deck, usually because it is too large to fit in the stowage area
2. animals being transported
3. money in the form of coins and bills
4. products that might leave residual dust that could contaminate the stowage area
6. device or substance that can cause forceful damage to something, usually with heat and flying parts
9. seeds or ground plant material, usually used for food

UNIT 10. MOORING
Watch the following video and answer the questions below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUxgKW3AJLw
1. Who is in charge of preplanning the mooring operation?
2. Which publication is consulted to help the planning of the mooring operation?
3. How do the pilots help the navigating officer?
4. Who attends the pre-arrival meeting with the master?
5. Why must a risk assessment of the mooring operation be completed?
6. What forces must the ship overcome once it is moored?
a) ___________________________________
b) ___________________________________
c) ___________________________________
d) ___________________________________
e) ___________________________________
7. Write the names of the mooring lines on the diagram below.
8. What kind of ropes are used for mooring and where are they used?
9. Why shouldn’t you mix the different kinds of rope?
10. What is SPM and when is it used?

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INBOARD BELOW TOPSIDE ABAFT ASTERN OUTBOARD

UNIT 6. COMMUNICATIONS: AUDIO

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Rewrite the message below in English.

UNIT 8: SIGNAL FLAGS

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UNIT 9: NAUTICAL MEASUREMENTS

Origin of Nautical Terms

Convert the following measurements correctly.

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Unit 10. The crew

Chief Officer/ First Mate

Second Officer/Second Mate

Third Officer/Third Mate

Cadet / apprentice officer

First, Second, Third Engineer

Engine Utility Man

SAFETY RELATED JOBS

Second & Third Officers

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SECURITY RELATED JOBS

Galley Utility Man

Complete the visual organizer of the positions onboard a ship.

POSITIONS ONBOARD A SHIP

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_____ rust A) Paint applied along a vessel’s waterline

_____ painting B) Paint applied to the part of a vessel that is underwater

_____ boot topping paint E) Process of applying a protective coating to something

_____ flat brush J) Cylindrical tool that is used to apply paint

_____ roller K) Reapply something in small areas or amounts as needed

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Find the vocabulary words defined below in the puzzle.

UNIT 15. STEERING GEAR

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Helmsmen Steering gear Gyropilots Wheel Has the conn

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Complete the diagram using the vocabulary of the unit.

UNIT 2. TANKERS 2: LOADING AND DISCHARGING

UNIT 3. CONTAINER SHIPS

Answer the following questions using the reading of the unit.

1. How are most goods shipped nowadays?

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Watch the video below.

Answer the questions below.

1. What are the different kinds of core?

2. What is a rope lay?

4. What are the different grades of wire ropes?

5. Which are the four types of lays?

6. What problems can a lang lay have?

7. How is an alternate lay composed of?

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CAREER GROUP __

1. ______ 2. _ 3. _________