111 - Seamanship Practical

Description

This is a practical course that includes the use of knots and splicing for shipboard operations on board Canadian Coast Guard ships. Topics covered in this course include:

• how to:
  • lash cargo
  • sew canvas
  • tie basic knots and splices
  • use of rope and wire slings
  • coil and throw a heaving line
• safety issues and exercises
• the use and care of the types of onboard:
  • rope
  • wire
  • chain
• safe working load and breaking of rope and wire
• precautions in the use of tackle for lifting cargo aboard vessels