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PUBLICATIONS VISION DIGITAL ONLINE MAR049 MARITIME STUDIES VESSEL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE Learners Guide Sections 1-14 www.westone.wa.gov.au VESSEL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE BOOK 1 Learner’s Guide SECTIONS 1 - 14 Copyright and Terms of Use © Department of Training and Workforce Development 2016 (unless indicated otherwise, for example ‘Excluded Material’). The copyright material published in this product is subject to the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), and is owned by the Department of Training and Workforce Development or, where indicated, by a party other than the Department of Training and Workforce Development. The Department of Training and Workforce Development supports and encourages use of its material for all legitimate purposes. Copyright material available on this website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license unless indicated otherwise (Excluded Material). 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Published by and available from WestOne Services Prospect Place West Perth WA 6005 Tel: (08) 9229 5252 Fax: (08) 9229 5292 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.westone.wa.gov.au CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TOPIC 1 STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS Section 1 Basic Design and Development of Ship Types Section 2 Basic Ship Construction TOPIC 2 WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY Section 3 Watertight Integrity Section 4 Tanks and Pumping Arrangements Section 5 Valves TOPIC 3 MAINTENANCE, SURVEY AND DRY DOCKING Section 6 General Design Requirements Section 7 Steering Gear Section 8 Electrical Distribution Systems Section 9 Maintenance Section 10 Drydocking and Slipping Section 11 Safety During Maintenance Operations Section 12 Fumigation and Pest Control Section 13 Life Saving (LSA) and Fire-fighting (FFA) Applicances TOPIC 4 LOADLINES AND CONDITIONS OF ASSIGNMENT Section 14 Loadlines - Conditions of Assignment ASSIGNMENT FOR MASTER 5 STUDENTS ANSWERS TO SELF-TEST QUESTIONS i INTRODUCTION PART A This Learner’s Guide is compiled in 14 Sections to cover the construction and maintenance content up to Master 4 level. There are self-test questions at the end of most Sections, to assist you to evaluate your understanding of the Section you have just completed. An assignment has been included for Master 5 students. A list of text and references is given later in this Introduction to help you to organise your lesson plan and study materials. You are encouraged to obtain the latest available editions of all study materials. Students from different States are required to study their own State legislative Acts in conjunction with those provided in this guide. All legislative Acts listed in this book are for your guidance only; you should always obtain an original copy of the respective Acts. GENERAL AIMS OF THE CONSTRUCTION LEARNING MATERIAL This is designed to make you familiar with the constructional arrangements and construction details found on small vessels, so that: a) you will become familiar with the constructional terminology associated with small vessels b) you will be able to recognize specific constructional arrangements and details found on small vessels, and are capable of drawing sketches to illustrate these arrangements and details c) you will become familiar with the purpose of specific constructional arrangements found on small vessels d) you can describe the major constructional differences found in the various types of vessels, and be able to explain why these differences occur. SOME PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS It is imperative that you realise that the time to learn about the way ships are built is while you are actually serving aboard. This is much more effective than merely studying from books while ashore. As much of the construction of a vessel is only visible at survey or in drydock, you should take every advantage of these events to familiarise yourself with those parts of the ship that are normally inaccessible. Each time you serve on a different type of vessel (trawlers, crayboats, charter boats, etc.), you should take special note of the general constructional arrangements so that it will be possible for you to compare the variations associated with ships built to serve different purposes. ii TEXTBOOK This learning resource is supplemented by the following text, obtainable from TAFE bookshops and boat bookshops: D.J. EYRES, Ship Construction (5th edition 2001, Butterworth-Heinemann, London). Coxswains and master 5 students may not need to purchase EYRES, Ship Construction but it is compulsory for students at the master 4 level. Where there are references in the text instructing you to read the relevant sections of EYRES, Coxswain and Master 5 students need not do so but it is essential for master 4 students to do so. Reference Copy of USL code sections 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14 INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS Your work is divided into Sections and Units so that the material can be tackled in manageable portions. It will be in your best interest to do all the exercises - including the Self Tests. In the instructions for the units certain words are intended to have a very precise meaning: READ: means to read through the material to gain a general idea of the contents. Detailed understanding is not essential. STUDY: means to examine the material very carefully, ensuring that you understand each paragraph, diagram and table before progressing to the following part. If you have to make notes and commit material to memory, now is the time to do it. NOTE: means that this fact is very important. REVISE: means to re-read your text; re-read your notes, and make a list of the important facts/details. EXTERNAL STUDY Remember that your tutor is there to help you, and you should have no hesitation in contacting him/her if you need help. Also remember, too, that your success in this course will largely depend on your own self discipline. You will need to set yourself goals and times for study. When answering questions or working out problems for the assignments, remember that precision and neatness are important. In addition, all working for mathematical exercises should be shown so that if you make a mistake your tutor can see where you went wrong, and advise you accordingly. iii STUDY AT SEA Studying while at sea brings its own problems - and some advantages. The advantages include your being able to observe and be part of many shipboard jobs which you will have to learn as part of your studies. Also, when there are long periods of inactivity or you are off-watch, getting down to some study will lessen the boredom - and you will know that you are doing something positive to further your career. The disadvantages may be considerable, too, especially if you are in cramped quarters and remain out for many weeks at a time. Nevertheless, you should persevere. Most seafaring folk realise that, in these days, you need qualifications to get anywhere, and although you may receive a little teasing about ‘going back to school’, most of your shipmates will respect your need for a bit of space and quiet - and most will be quite willing to help explain things to you if you ask. Before we get into the main section of the learning resource, let’s first look at the basic construction of a vessel and some terminology. It is very important for all students to know this thoroughly; for those who know the following already think of it as useful revision. Good luck with your study. iv PART B BASIC CONSTRUCTION OF A VESSEL AND TERMINOLOGY Cross section of boats When we actually start to look at the construction of boats we find there is a general similarity.