Rigging and lifting stages and lifts assignment 4

RIGGING AND LIFTING – STAGES & LIFTS ASSIGNMENT 4 ........NAME:_____________________

These assignments check your understanding of Marine Orders 32 Cargo Gear, the Lessons & the Workbook.
MARN002 Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres
MARN003 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres

Question 1. Describe a basic precaution before uncleating any rope that leads aloft.

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Question 2. Describe six precautions in rigging a stage over the side.

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Question 3. Describe how you would safely reach a workplace aloft in the rigging.

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Question 4. How can you be sure a bosuns chair is strong enough to support you?

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Question 5. List two precautions to minimise the problem of shackle pins working loose when running along stays.

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Question 6. Why is it important to tie lanyards to your tools?

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Question 7. Why is a rolling hitch useful when applied to the fall of a halyard while hoisting?

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Question 8. Describe how you could safely transfer passengers from one ship to another in calm conditions.

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Question 9. What special precautions should be taken working near Radar & Immarsat devices that are aloft?

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