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Ship Knowledge Module


1. Parts of a Ship:

●​ Bow: The forward-most part of the ship that cuts through the water.
●​ Stern: The rear or aft-most part of the ship.
●​ Port Side: The left-hand side when facing the bow (front) of the ship.
●​ Starboard Side: The right-hand side when facing the bow of the ship.
●​ Hull: The watertight body of the ship that includes the bottom, sides, and deck.
●​ Main Deck: The primary open deck running the full length of the ship.
●​ Upper Deck: Deck above the main deck; often houses accommodation and control spaces.
●​ Forecastle (Fo’c’sle): Located at the forward part of the ship, above the bow, usually contains
crew accommodations.
●​ Quarterdeck: Located near the stern; traditionally reserved for officers.
●​ Bridge: Situated on the top front of the superstructure, used for navigation and command.
●​ Bridge Wings: Extensions on both sides of the bridge for better side visibility, especially during
docking.
●​ Engine Room: Usually located in the aft lower section, housing the ship's engines and
machinery.
●​ Accommodation: Located midship or aft on upper decks; includes cabins, mess rooms, and
recreational areas.
●​ Cargo Hold: Large enclosed spaces below deck, used to store cargo; typically located midship
to forward.
●​ Ballast Tanks: Located at the bottom and sides of the ship, used to control stability and trim.
●​ Double Bottom: Space between the inner bottom and outer bottom of the hull, used for ballast
or fuel.
●​ Keel: The backbone of the ship running longitudinally along the bottom.
●​ Funnel: Located above the engine room; used to release exhaust gases.
●​ Mast: Vertical poles (usually foremast and mainmast) located on the deck; support navigation
lights, radar, and antennas.
●​ Lifeboat Station: Located on both sides of the accommodation block or superstructure.
●​ Windlass Room: Located forward below the forecastle; houses anchor machinery.
●​ Chain Locker: Located directly below the windlass room; stores anchor chain.
●​ Steering Gear Room: Located at the extreme stern below the main deck; houses steering
machinery.
●​ Pump Room: Found in tanker ships, usually midship or aft, where cargo pumps are located.

2. Equipment on the Bridge of a Ship:

●​ Radar: Detects other ships and obstacles.


●​ Gyrocompass: Provides true north direction.
●​ Magnetic Compass: Indicates magnetic north.
●​ AIS (Automatic Identification System): Tracks other vessels and their information.
●​ GPS (Global Positioning System): Provides the ship's exact location.
●​ ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System): Displays navigation charts
electronically.
●​ VHF Radio: For short-range communication.
●​ MF/HF Radio: For long-range communication.

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●​ Autopilot: Maintains a set course automatically.
●​ Echo Sounder: Measures the depth of water below the ship.
●​ Speed Log: Measures the ship's speed.
●​ Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS): Ensures the officer on watch is alert.
●​ Rudder Angle Indicator: Shows the angle of the rudder.
●​ Anemometer: Measures wind speed and direction.

3. Departments on Board a Ship:

●​ Deck Department:
○​ Responsible for navigation, cargo handling, and mooring operations.
●​ Engine Department:
○​ Maintains and operates propulsion and auxiliary machinery.
●​ Catering Department:
○​ Takes care of food preparation and accommodation cleanliness.

4. Ranks on Board a Ship:

Deck Department:

●​ Master (Captain)
●​ Chief Officer (Chief Mate)
●​ Second Officer (Second Mate)
●​ Third Officer (Third Mate)
●​ Deck Cadet
●​ Bosun (Boatswain)
●​ Able Seaman (AB)
●​ Ordinary Seaman (OS)

Engine Department:

●​ Chief Engineer
●​ Second Engineer
●​ Third Engineer
●​ Fourth Engineer
●​ Engine Cadet
●​ Motorman
●​ Oiler
●​ Wiper

Catering Department:

●​ Chief Cook
●​ Steward

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