Updated - SOT II Assignment 12 - JITHU KRISHNA J

Name: ASWANTH A
Roll no:
3033A Reg
no:
ANS20072
Group: 2
SOT II
ASSIGN
MENT 12
1. Explain the parts & uses of the following:
1) Lugged joining shackle

Parts: Crown, dovetail chamber, lead pellet tampered spile pin, jaw, bolt, lug
Purpose: These shackles are fitted to the cable with the bow end facing out board.
1) Lugless joining shackle (kenter)
2) Parts: Shackle side, stud and spite pin.
Purpose: used to be shackle lengths of the anchor cable together.
1) Anchor shackle (‘D’ lugged joining shackle)
Purpose: Extensively for joining the cable to the anchor in more modern
vessel.
2. What is the role of Swivel piece in the Anchor cable and where is it
located?
Swivels are also used in the nautical sector as an element of the anchor rode and in a
boat mooring systems. With yachts, the swivel is most commonly used between the
anchor and chain. If the boat swings in a circle the chain may
become twisted and the swivel may alleviate this problem.
3. How is anchor connected with Anchor chain? Explain with suitable

diagram
The anchor is connected by anchor chain by seizing wire & Kender lugless joining
shackles
4. What is the length of Anchor cable & how many number of stackles of chain
each anchor carry?
The chains always come in lengths of a unit “shackle” , where 1 shackle is 15 fathoms or 90
feet. The nearest full shackle length is 13 shackles. Hence each anchor will be connected to
13 shackle lengths of chain to make up for the rule length of chain
5. How will mark the cable for showing various stackles length?
Apart from official markings, the cable is also marked by crew or dockyard staff to show
the number of the shackle To indicate the third joining shackle, which
will be 82.5 m from the anchor shackle, the third link on each side of the joining shackle is
painted white and the stud is bound with seizing wire.
6. Explain with suitable diagram how will you mark third stackle of Anchor
chain?
Seizing wire is used to enable the officer in charge to feel about the stud of the
link and to locate by his sense of touch how far away the marked link is from the
joining shackle very useful during the hours of darkness.
Seizing wire is used because it is quite robust & will stand a fair amount of wear
and tear when the anchor is being let go whereas the point mark may tend to chip
or flake off after a short period of time painter a bright distinctive colour eg. White,
so that each length may easily be located and acknowledge.
7. What is bitter end of Anchor chain & how is it secured to the ship?
Class typically requires the inboard end of the chain cable(‘ the bitter end’) to be
secured to the ship’s structure, with the attachment having a working strength of
not less than 15% or more than 30% of the minimum breaking strength of the fitted
chain cable. The supporting hull structure is to be adequately designed for this load.
Furthermore, the fastening should be arranged so that the chain cable may be
slipped, in the event of emergency from a location external to the chain locker. The
arrangement should be designed to ensure that the watertight boundary between
the chain locker and adjacent spaces is not compromised.
8. What is windlass and its purpose?
A windlass is a machine used on ships that is used to let-out and heave-up equipment
such as a ship's anchor or a fishing trawl. On some ships, it may be located in a specific
room called the windlass room.
9. Describe the following with suitable diagrams:

1) Layout of forecastle with Anchor Cable arrangements
2) Layout of chain locker with windlass arrangements
10. Write short notes on the following
1) Bow stopper
A device fitted to the deck ahead of the windlass, to prevent the anchor chain
from moving out on its own, or to take the strain off the windlass when the vessel
is riding to its anchor.
1) Devil’s claw
A securing device used to secure the anchor cable, when the vessel is at sea. ...
The term is also used to describe a ship dragging its anchor. Dragging Anchor An expression
used to describe a vessel which is moving over the ground when its anchor is not dug in and
holding.
1) Bitter end of Anchor chain
The 'bitter end' is a nautical term acquired from the bollards, or bitts, on the deck to
which the end of the anchor rode was tied and it refers to the final part of the anchor
rope today. Unfortunately, sometimes people forget or provisions are not made to
secure the end of the line to the boat.
1) Chain locker
A compartment located under the windlass where the anchor chains are stowed. It is
usually subdivided inside by a longitudinal bulkhead. Chain locker is to be made
watertight to the weather deck.
11. Explain how will you maintain anchor and its associated gear in good
condition onboard merchant ships?
They cater to hoisting up varying loads with the help of gear and teeth
arrangement. The major parts of the windlass are main shaft, driving shaft,
inspection cover, gear, gear frame, drums, warping hand. So, regular inspection of
external and moving parts of gear and shaft enables a ship’s officer to judge the
wear.

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3. How is anchor connected with Anchor chain? Explain with suitable

9. Describe the following with suitable diagrams:

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