NS101 6-Weeks Questions and Answers with complete solutions

Hull -Answer-The main body of the ship. Bow -Answer-The foremost point of the hull Stern -Answer-The rear, or aft-most, point of the hull Stem -Answer-Forward end of the keel extending up the bow. Stern Post -Answer-Aft end of the keel extending up the stern Propeller -Answer-Also known as a screw. Primary means of propulsion on a ship. Mast -Answer-Mounting point for radar and telecommunication equipment. Rudder -Answer-Primary means of steering a ship. Keel -Answer-The spine of the ship. Runs from bow to stern. Frames -Answer-Ribs of the ship and fastened to the keel. Numbered starting at the bow. Longitudinal Frame -Answer-Runs bow to the stern parallel to the keel Plating -Answer-The skin of the ship (Outer, Deck, Inner Bottom). Bilge -Answer-Lowest point on the ship and below the engineering spaces. Slightly bowl shaped to collect fuel or other fluids that drip from the engineering spaces. Main Deck -Answer-The uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a vessel. Also known as the 1ST DeckWeatherdeck -Answer-Any portion of the main deck and level(s) that is outside Lifelines -Answer-Lines erected around the edges of the main and weatherdecks for the purposes of safety Waterline -Answer-Where the hull meets the surface of the water