li> to approach
to check and prepare
both starboard and port anchors
to let go
to provide
sufficient scope of chain
to sheer considerably
unobstructed area
to require unexpectedly
to determine
to pay out
length of chain
number of shackles
anchor lights
to take bearings
Exercise 3
Study the text "Anchoring" and then indicate whether the following examples of "good seamanship" are appropriate (appr.) or not appropriate (not appr.) for the situation.Fill in: ApprJ Notcqypr.1. Look up holding-ground information when the vessel is underway to her anchorage or designated berth.2. Check windlass because vessel is in ballasted condition.3. Put more lengths of chain in the water because tide is rising.4. Check windlass when the vessel is underway to her anchorage or designated berth.5. Put more lengths of chain in the water when chain is leading ahead.6. Test handbrake because chain is leading ahead.7. Remove hawse-pipe closing plate when weather conditions are deteriorating.8 Remove hawse-pipe closing plate when the vessel is underway to ber anchorage or designated berth.9. Put more lengths of chain in the water because weather conditions are deteriorating.10. Look up holding-ground information when strength of chain is not according to recommendations.11. Look up holding-ground information because traffic is very busy.12. Grease anchor-gear hinging parts because chain is leading ahead.13, Put more lengths of chain in the water because traffic is very busy.14. Prepare both anchors when the vessel is in ballasted condition. 4. Find out what the following words mean as they appear in the text nd learn them by heart
Adverse weatherAllocateAnchor gearAnchorageApproachAvoidBerthBower anchorCast offCurrentDesignated berthDraggingDredging anchorEmbankmentEngineroom ordersEqualEquipped withGreaseHawse pipeHawserHolding groundIndicatePrepare 5. Answer the questions and work in pairs
Where may ships anchor?
Should a vessel reduce her speed when anchoring?
May the ships ride to one anchor only?
What is the simplest method of securing a ship to the bottom? What should be provided in this case?
Why is it necessary to have unobstructed area of ​​the anchorage?
Where are anchors housed in modem ships?
When may anchors be required?
Who is to determine how much of chain should be paid out?
What length of chain is usually sufficient?
10. What information should be entered into the Log Book? By whom?
11. What lights shall a vessel carry when at anchor?
Exercise 6. Fill in the gaps with suitable words or word combinations:
1. Ships may anchor inside or the harbour.
To bring the ship to anchor, it is necessary
Ships may ride to one or to anchors.
It is necessary to have area at the anchorage.
The anchors may be required , in
6. must determine how much of chain is to be paid out.
A length of chain equal to the depth of water plus is sufficient.
Bad holding ground such as will cause the anchor to drag.
Information concerning holding ground is given in .
