Ship Simulator

English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: thegodon on April 17, 2008, 23:43:12

Title: Question...
Post by: thegodon on April 17, 2008, 23:43:12

Hi,

Could someone tell me what this hatch is used for? I know almost all cruiseships have it and it's almost always openend when the are in port. Does it have something to do whith transferring the lines to the shore or anything? Just curious to know  ;).

Regards,

Title: Re: Question...
Post by: Agent|Austin on April 18, 2008, 08:09:20

I think that is for a crew man to stand and direct the winches for the lines, so they aren't "flying blind".

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Post by: thegodon on April 18, 2008, 10:12:03

Ok, thanks for your explanation  :D

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Post by: James89uk on April 18, 2008, 16:05:11

Yes, I believe Austin is right.  From this platform weighted lines/ropes are thrown to the shore-side workers when berthing.  I believe there is usually an Officer on each platform, who is in continuous contact with the bridge.  Passengers are obviously not permitted in such areas of the ship for health and safety reasons - ropes are checked & maintained here, and can kill people when not handled correctly.  The image below shows somebody throwing a weighted rope from one of these platforms:

http://www.oceanopportunities.com/images/pictures/study_indexpic_14.jpg

James

Title: Re: Question...
Post by: MMMMMM on May 04, 2008, 21:56:40

anid i thought it was the engine room lol ::)

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Post by: Agent|Austin on May 05, 2008, 00:17:39

Quote from: MMMMMM on May 04, 2008, 21:56:40

anid i thought it was the engine room lol ::)

that is at the stern