Marlinespike Seamanship Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is deck seamanship? -
correct answer ✅Skills used in the conduct of shipboard
evolutions such as cargo handling underway
replenishment, and mooring that require the use of lines,
anchoring gear, and other such as equipment are collectively
referred. Both of the above
Which shipboard department is concerned with seamanship as its
primary duty? -
correct answer ✅Deck department
Which officer is in charge of the deck department or division? -
correct answer ✅First Lieutenant
What is the traditional name given to deck personnel on ships
having aviation facilities? -
correct answer ✅black shoes
What must a seaman apprentice accomplish in order to advance to
pay grade E-3? -
correct answer ✅Prove competence at marlinspike, deck, and boat
seamanship, deck skills
, Marlinespike Seamanship Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is marlinspike seamanship? -
correct answer ✅It includes the care of fiber line and wire rope
used at sea
What is the distinction between line and rope in the Navy? -
correct answer ✅rope is a general term that can be applied to
both fiber and wire. fiber rope is called rope only as long as it is still
in it original coil, once the rope has been uncoiled and cut for use it
is called line.
What materials is line made from? -
correct answer ✅Natural fibers of various plants (manila, sisal,
hemp, cotton, and flax)or synthetic fibers such
as nylon, polyester, and Kevlar
What is the strongest of the natural fibers from which line is made?
-
correct answer ✅Manila
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is deck seamanship? -
correct answer ✅Skills used in the conduct of shipboard
evolutions such as cargo handling underway
replenishment, and mooring that require the use of lines,
anchoring gear, and other such as equipment are collectively
referred. Both of the above
Which shipboard department is concerned with seamanship as its
primary duty? -
correct answer ✅Deck department
Which officer is in charge of the deck department or division? -
correct answer ✅First Lieutenant
What is the traditional name given to deck personnel on ships
having aviation facilities? -
correct answer ✅black shoes
What must a seaman apprentice accomplish in order to advance to
pay grade E-3? -
correct answer ✅Prove competence at marlinspike, deck, and boat
seamanship, deck skills
, Marlinespike Seamanship Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is marlinspike seamanship? -
correct answer ✅It includes the care of fiber line and wire rope
used at sea
What is the distinction between line and rope in the Navy? -
correct answer ✅rope is a general term that can be applied to
both fiber and wire. fiber rope is called rope only as long as it is still
in it original coil, once the rope has been uncoiled and cut for use it
is called line.
What materials is line made from? -
correct answer ✅Natural fibers of various plants (manila, sisal,
hemp, cotton, and flax)or synthetic fibers such
as nylon, polyester, and Kevlar
What is the strongest of the natural fibers from which line is made?
-
correct answer ✅Manila
