Chapter 10 - Deck machinery and hull equipment

Abstract

This chapter presents deck machinery and hull equipment. It discusses the various items of machinery and equipment found outside of the machinery space. These include deck machinery such as mooring equipment, anchor handling equipment, cargo handling equipment, and hatch covers. The operations of mooring, cargo handling, and anchor handling all involve controlled pulls or lifts using chain cables, wire, or hemp ropes. Other items include life boats and life rafts, emergency equipment, watertight doors, stabilisers, and bow thrusters. Three forms of power are currently in use: steam, hydraulic, and electric. Each will be described in turn, together with its advantages and disadvantages for particular duties or locations. All deck machinery is exposed to the most severe aspects of the elements. Total enclosure of all working parts is usual with splash lubrication for gearing.