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Q4. a) Draw a simple line diagram of the bow of a ship to show the position of the following component parts of the ships anchoring system.  Hawse pipe, Cable stopper, Windlass and Cable lifter, Spurling pipe and Chain locker. (4)

b) Describe the cable stopper and state its purpose. (4)

c) Show by means of a sketch how the anchor cable is attached to the ship. (4)

d) Describe how the chain locker is drained of water, sand and mud. (4)