ESWS Deck Fundamentals
Ship's Helm - answer Circular wheel used to steer the ship on course. Located on the
bridge.
Engine Order Telegraph (EOT) - answer Communicates speed orders to the engine
room. The engine order telegraph is curricular, with duplicate fails divided up into
sectors for flank, full, standard, 2/3 and 1/3 speed, back 1/3, 2/3, and full speed.
Located on the bridge.
Alarm panel - answer Indicates system failure and readiness with visual and audio
alarms. Located on the bridge.
Auto pilot - answer Device designed to automatically control the ship's predetermined
course and speed. Located on the bridge.
Double Probe Receiver - answer The receiver hangs from a swivel arm and pivots on a
swivel joint for ease in mating the nozzle. Visual indicators mounted on either side
called flags show the probe is seated. (UNREP Station)
Station Markers - answer3 foot by 3 foot bunting painted to show the type of products
delivered to the receiving station. (UNREP Station)
Transfer Station Markers - answerA box with 9 windows to show station to station line
up. (UNREP Station)
Easing out line - answerA safety line to control the spanwire/highlife after UNREP is
complete. This line is woven trough the weak link end fitting with 12-21 thread Manila
line. (UNREP Station)
Remating line - answerLast 60 ft section of UNREP messenger. This line is used to re-
mate the probe to receiver if unseated. (UNREP Station)
Messenger Fairlead Block - answerEquipment that is used to change the direction of
pull of line (UNREP Station)
Riggers - answerHandle all gear coming across on the rig and actually hook up
everything to the rig. They wear blue helmets while on station. (UNREP Station)
Signalman - answerKeeps visual communication with other ship at all times. Wears
green helmet. (UNREP Station)
Rig Captain - answerPOIC of evolution. Wears yellow helmet. (UNREP Station)
, Bridge-to-Bridge/Station-to-Station Phone Talker - answerPhone talker that relays all
actions to delivery ship station (UNREP Station)
Linehanderlers - answerPersonnel that handle lines on station. (UNREP Station)
Safety Officer - answerEnsures that safety precautions are maintained at all times while
personnel are on station. Wears a shite helmet with a green cross (UNREP Station)
Winch Operator - answerOperator of gypsy heads and other machinery. Wears brown
helmet. (UNREP Station)
Gunner - answerGunners-mate that fires the shot-line to opposing station. Wears a red
helmet. (UNREP Station)
Corpsman - answerOn station in the event of personnel casualty. Wears a white helmet
with red cross. (UNREP Station)
Boat Coxswain - answerResponsible to the Officer in charge of the boat for maintaining
cleanliness and readiness for use. The Coxswain is also responsible for proper training
of the boat crew.
Boat Officer - answerIn charge of the boat
Bow Hook - answerHooks up sea painter and fed steadying line.
Boat Engineer/Stern Hook - answerResponsible for maintenance or the boat's engine.
Hooks up aft steadying line.
11 Meter RIB - answer30,000 cargo capacity
26 personnel
Used for multipurpose craft with a primary mission as a Captains Gig/Security Boat.
7 Meter RIB - answer5,600 cargo capacity
18 personnel
Used for multipurpose craft with a primary mission as a ready life boat.
Monorails - answerUsed to assist in anchor handling
Side port cargo cranes - answerUsed to bring cargo on board and load other crafts i.e.
LCU, LCAC, RIB; Maximum SWL is 6700 lbs
Anchor - answer40,000 lbs Navy Standard Stockless
How long is the anchor? - answer14 shots
Ship's Helm - answer Circular wheel used to steer the ship on course. Located on the
bridge.
Engine Order Telegraph (EOT) - answer Communicates speed orders to the engine
room. The engine order telegraph is curricular, with duplicate fails divided up into
sectors for flank, full, standard, 2/3 and 1/3 speed, back 1/3, 2/3, and full speed.
Located on the bridge.
Alarm panel - answer Indicates system failure and readiness with visual and audio
alarms. Located on the bridge.
Auto pilot - answer Device designed to automatically control the ship's predetermined
course and speed. Located on the bridge.
Double Probe Receiver - answer The receiver hangs from a swivel arm and pivots on a
swivel joint for ease in mating the nozzle. Visual indicators mounted on either side
called flags show the probe is seated. (UNREP Station)
Station Markers - answer3 foot by 3 foot bunting painted to show the type of products
delivered to the receiving station. (UNREP Station)
Transfer Station Markers - answerA box with 9 windows to show station to station line
up. (UNREP Station)
Easing out line - answerA safety line to control the spanwire/highlife after UNREP is
complete. This line is woven trough the weak link end fitting with 12-21 thread Manila
line. (UNREP Station)
Remating line - answerLast 60 ft section of UNREP messenger. This line is used to re-
mate the probe to receiver if unseated. (UNREP Station)
Messenger Fairlead Block - answerEquipment that is used to change the direction of
pull of line (UNREP Station)
Riggers - answerHandle all gear coming across on the rig and actually hook up
everything to the rig. They wear blue helmets while on station. (UNREP Station)
Signalman - answerKeeps visual communication with other ship at all times. Wears
green helmet. (UNREP Station)
Rig Captain - answerPOIC of evolution. Wears yellow helmet. (UNREP Station)
, Bridge-to-Bridge/Station-to-Station Phone Talker - answerPhone talker that relays all
actions to delivery ship station (UNREP Station)
Linehanderlers - answerPersonnel that handle lines on station. (UNREP Station)
Safety Officer - answerEnsures that safety precautions are maintained at all times while
personnel are on station. Wears a shite helmet with a green cross (UNREP Station)
Winch Operator - answerOperator of gypsy heads and other machinery. Wears brown
helmet. (UNREP Station)
Gunner - answerGunners-mate that fires the shot-line to opposing station. Wears a red
helmet. (UNREP Station)
Corpsman - answerOn station in the event of personnel casualty. Wears a white helmet
with red cross. (UNREP Station)
Boat Coxswain - answerResponsible to the Officer in charge of the boat for maintaining
cleanliness and readiness for use. The Coxswain is also responsible for proper training
of the boat crew.
Boat Officer - answerIn charge of the boat
Bow Hook - answerHooks up sea painter and fed steadying line.
Boat Engineer/Stern Hook - answerResponsible for maintenance or the boat's engine.
Hooks up aft steadying line.
11 Meter RIB - answer30,000 cargo capacity
26 personnel
Used for multipurpose craft with a primary mission as a Captains Gig/Security Boat.
7 Meter RIB - answer5,600 cargo capacity
18 personnel
Used for multipurpose craft with a primary mission as a ready life boat.
Monorails - answerUsed to assist in anchor handling
Side port cargo cranes - answerUsed to bring cargo on board and load other crafts i.e.
LCU, LCAC, RIB; Maximum SWL is 6700 lbs
Anchor - answer40,000 lbs Navy Standard Stockless
How long is the anchor? - answer14 shots
