Maneuvering
Maximum continuous line-pull that a deck capstan can exert when hauling mooring lines at rated speed.
Quick answer: Maximum continuous line-pull that a deck capstan can exert when hauling mooring lines at rated speed.
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Maximum continuous line-pull that a deck capstan can exert when hauling mooring lines at rated speed.
Capstan Pull Capacity matters because it supports clear communication in Maneuvering contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.
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Questions and answers
In this glossary, Capstan Pull Capacity refers to: Maximum continuous line-pull that a deck capstan can exert when hauling mooring lines at rated speed.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Forecastle: Capstan pull capacity limited to twenty tonnes; use winch on number two drum for head line recovery."
Capstan Pull Capacity matters because it supports clear communication in Maneuvering contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.
Capstan Pull Capacity is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, Capstan Pull Capacity is grouped under Maneuvering. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.
Maximum continuous line-pull that a deck capstan can exert when hauling mooring lines at rated speed.
Forecastle: Capstan pull capacity limited to twenty tonnes; use winch on number two drum for head line recovery.
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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