BDOC NSS LATEST QUESTIONS 2026 STUDY GUIDE COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS ANSWERS VERIFIED A+

BDOC NSS LATEST QUESTIONS 2026
TEST BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ CONN.
Answer: Provides orders to the helm/lee helm


◉ BMOW.
Answer: Supervises topside watchstanders, makes 1MC announcements,
enlisted interface to OOD.


◉ NAV.
Answer: Prepares and updates charts, constant presence on bridge.


◉ QMOW.
Answer: Navigator's Direct Representative, maintains deck log


◉ TAO.
Answer: Holds weapon release authority, commands the battle,
ASSISTS safe navigation of ship.


◉ CICWO.
Answer: Assistant to TAO and OOD, manages comms.

,◉ EOOW.
Answer: Commands engineering, communicates status to OOD/TAO.


◉ HCO.
Answer: manages flight deck operations


◉ Deck Log.
Answer: Underway OOD responsibility (recorded by QMOW). In Port
OOD responsibility (recorded by POOW).


◉ Rigging.
Answer: Standing is used for non-moving lines (masts and stacks)
Running is used for moving lines (cargo hoist lines)


◉ Block and Tackle (pulley).
Answer: Combination of line & blocks used to lift heavy objects


◉ Davits.
Answer: J-bar is used to hoist rescue swimmers / Boat


◉ Bitts.
Answer: Cylindrical fixture to the deck. Used to secure mooring lines on
ship

, ◉ Bollard.
Answer: Strong cylindrical fixture. Used to secure mooring lines on pier


◉ Chock.
Answer: Heavy fitting with smooth surfaces through which mooring
lines are led


◉ Cleat.
Answer: Pair of horns used for belaying line or rope


◉ Capstan.
Answer: Metal cylindrical drum used to pull or lift loads by winding
rope or cable


◉ 1 shot = ___ fathoms.
Answer: 15


◉ 1 fathom = ____ feet.
Answer: 6


◉ Rhumb Line.
Answer: A course that follows a single compass bearing. Straight line in
a Mercator Projection.