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Term
What is the measuring standard for Line?
Definition
Measured in circumference
Term
What is the measuring standard for Wire Rope?
Definition
Measured in diameter
Term
Whats difference between three strand and double braid synthetic mooring line, with respect to the following: Strength,Breaking characteristics, and Durability
Definition
Strength: Double braid is stronger than three strand.

Breaking characteristics: Double braid has higher breaking characteristics.

Durability: Double braid is more durable.
Term
Hold
Definition
Secure the line so it doesn’t allow slippage.
Term
Check
Definition
Let the line surge a little at a time to prevent the line from parting.
Term
Ease
Definition
Let the line out smoothly but keeping it taught.
Term
Slack
Definition
To allow a line to run out using hand over hand method keeping it out of the water.
Term
Take-in
Definition
Bring the line onboard
Term
Cast-off
Definition
Remove the line from the bitt.
Term
Avast
Definition
Hold the line, do not slack or heave around.
Term
Heave around
Definition
Pull on the line
Term
Swing Circle
Definition
Amount of chain released, distance hawspipe plus ships length.
Term
Drag Circle
Definition
Amount of chain released, distance hawspipe to pelorus.
Term
Sea painter
Definition
A line led well forward on the ship to a boat alongside.
Term
Steady lines
Definition
Lines used to steady the boat during hoisting and lowering.
Term
Manropes (monkey lines)
Definition
A safety line made up with a series of overhand or figure eight knots evenly spaced to assist personnel climbing up and down.
Term
Bit
Definition
Make a lines fast that have been fairled through chocks.
Term
Chock
Definition
Smooth surface which mooring lines are led to prevent them from chafing.
Term
Cleat
Definition
Used for belaying a line or wire.
Term
Bull nose
Definition
A hole in the bow used for being towed or mooring to a buoy.
Term
Hawse pipe
Definition
Pipe where the anchor is hawse.
Term
Chain
Definition
Hold the ship in place when at anchorage.
Term
Turnbuckle
Definition
Used on the stopper assembly to secure the anchor
Term
Gypsy head
Definition
to heave around on the lines and wires.
Term
Capstan
Definition
Used to heave in on mooring lines and wires.
Term
Detachable link
Definition
Used to connect links of chain together.
Term
Chain marking
Definition
Lets you know how much chain you have out on deck.
Term
Anchor
Definition
Used to hold ships position.
Term
Chain stopper
Definition
Used to secure the chain and anchor.
Term
Pelican hook
Definition
Part of the stopper that actually secures the chain.
Term
Wildcat
Definition
Used for hoisting and controlled lowering of the anchor.
Term
Anchor brake
Definition
Keeps the chain from paying out
Term
Anchor buoy
Definition
Identifies where anchor is when at anchor.
Term
Hawser
Definition
Any heavy line or wire used for towing or mooring.
Term
Line
Definition
Any rope that is not wire
Term
Wire
Definition
Rope made of metal, used in various ways
Term
Spring line
Definition
Six strands of wire wrapped around a fiber core
Term
Flemish
Definition
Line coiled flat and tight
Term
Coil
Definition
Make a circle with line and pile it on top of itself
Term
Fake
Definition
The act of disposing of line, wire, or chain by laying it out in long, flat bights, alongside the other.
Term
Heaving lines
Definition
A line with a weight at one end, heaved across an intervening space for passing over a heavier line.
Term
Monkey fist (heaving ball)
Definition
The heavy end of the heaving line
Term
Marlin
Definition
Two strands left laid tarred hemp small stuff
Term
Bight
Definition
A loop of rope, line, or chain
Term
Bitter end
Definition
The end of a line
Term
Eye
Definition
Hole in the end of a line used for mooring.
Term
Eye splice
Definition
Used to make an eye at the end of a line
Term
Long splice
Definition
Used to join two pieces of line with out changing its circumference
Term
Short splice
Definition
Used to join two pieces of line.
Term
Marlinespike
Definition
Tapered steel tool used to open the strands of wire for splicing.
Term
Fid
Definition
Wooden spike shaped tool used in splicing line.
Term
Mousing
Definition
Wire wrapped around a hook used to strengthen and prevent the load from slipping off.
Term
Direction of line pull danger area
Definition
45 degrees to keep people from being hit by the line parts if it parts.
Term
Safe distance from blocks, cleats, gypsy heads, capstans, etc.
Definition
6 Feet
Term
Why is it important to whenever possible remain forward/inboard of lines and wires?
Definition
Prevent from getting hurt.
Term
Whats the pupose of line handling using the "hand-over-hand" rule?
Definition
Prevent rope burns and snagging.
Term
Mooring line
Definition
Line used in tying up the ship.
Term
Breast line
Definition
Line used in keeping ship from moving in and out.
Term
Forward spring line
Definition
Keeps the ship from moving aft
Term
After spring line
Definition
Keeps the ship from moving forward.
Term
Bow head line
Definition
Line that runs through the bullnose
Term
Stern line
Definition
Runs through stern chock and holds the stern in.
Term
Storm line/wire
Definition
Extra line used in storms to add extra strength to the ship’s moore.
Term
Tattletale line
Definition
Lets you know when the lines safe working load has been reached.
Term
Round turn
Definition
Complete turn around a bitt.
Term
Figure eight turn
Definition
Line put on bitts in a figure eight fashion to secure mooring line.
Term
Dip the eye
Definition
Second eye is led through first eye and put on the bitt.
Term
Single up
Definition
Putting out first line or bringing in second line.
Term
Double up
Definition
Putting out second line.
Term
Heavy strain
Definition
Line is tight and poping.
Term
Moderate strain
Definition
To the point of just being taught.
Term
Light strain
Definition
No strain on the line at all.
Term
Frap
Definition
mooring line snuggly with small stuff holding the lines together.
Term
Rat guards
Definition
Circular metal disc lashed together.
Term
Chafing gear
Definition
Canvas wrapped around the area of line where the rat guards is placed.
Term
Rat-tail stopper
Definition
Line used to hold the mooring line while it is being secured to bitts.
Term
Safe working load (swl)
Definition
Where the line stretches to a certain point /any farther may cause injury.
Term
Underway replenishment(unrep
Definition
Means of transfering fuel, ammo, and supplies from one vessel to the next.
Term
Vertical replenishment (vertrep)
Definition
Same as above but done by the use of helo’s.
Term
Connected replenishment (conrep)
Definition
Two ship’s steam side by side fuel hoses and wire are used to transfer fuel, ammo, supplies, and personnel
Term
Replenishment course
Definition
The responsibility of the otc to select a suitable course and speed taking
Term
Replenishment speed
Definition
About 12 knots
Term
Control ship in regards to replensihment operations
Definition
Usually the delivering ship
Term
Approach ship in regards to replensihment operations
Definition
Receiving ship
Term
Delivery shipin regards to replensihment operations
Definition
The control ship
Term
Transfer station in regards to replensihment operations
Definition
Station which sends the product.
Term
Receiving ship in regards to replensihment operations
Definition
Approach ship
Term
Inhaul/outhaul line
Definition
A line used to recover any piece of gear, such as a paravane or a trolley block/a line used to haul a piece of gear from a ship.
Term
Messenger
Definition
Line used to get the span wire across to the ship.
Term
Phone and distance line
Definition
Line sent to the other ship with phone line in the middle so communications can be established and tells the distance the ship’s are apart.
Term
Riding line
Definition
Line used to hold the probe in place.
Term
Tiedown
Definition
Used for securing things.
Term
Easing outline
Definition
Line that is fairled through the eye of the weak link and secured to a cleat and is used to ease out the span wire till clear of the ship.
Term
Span wire/highline
Definition
Wire that is tensioned and the fuel rig is sent over/wire that is tensioned and the cargo rigs are sent over.
Term
Probe/robb coupling
Definition
Devices used to send fuel through.
Term
Station-to-station phone line
Definition
Phone line sent over to other ship for comms from station to station.
Term
Winch
Definition
Mechanical device used to slack off heave in on saddle whips and span wire.
Term
Bolo
Definition
Led weight attached to by shotline and heaved over to the receiving ship.
Term
Line-throwing gun
Definition
Gun used to shoot shotline over.
Term
Fair-lead block
Definition
Block that line passes through to give direction of pull.
Term
Snatch block
Definition
Block that one side opens up to allow bight of line to be put on.
Term
Contour lights
Definition
Gives definition of ship while approaches are made.
Term
Saddle whips
Definition
Wire attached to the saddles.
Term
Hose saddles
Definition
Device used to connect hoses and attached to a trolley.
Term
Ram tensioner
Definition
Keeps the spanwire/highline tensioned.
Term
Trolley
Definition
Device used to attach the saddle to wire and allows smooth movement.
Term
Standard tension replenishment alongside method (STREAM)
Definition
Replenishment conducted while wire is under tension.
Term
Cargo drop reel
Definition
Takes the place of a sliding padeye used on ship’s that don’t have a sliding padeye.
Term
Sliding pad eye
Definition
Device used for receiving cargo.
Term
STREAM support leg
Definition
A carrier will usually use this type of rig
Term
End fitting
Definition
Fitting at the end of the span wire or whips or highline.
Term
Star assembly
Definition
All tensioned wire rig with the highline and the inhaul and outhaul lines being tended by winches in the delivering ship.
Term
Pendant receiving station
Definition
Used for connecting stream cargo transfer rigs.
Term
Traveling surf
Definition
An all tensioned wire rig with highline, inhaul, and outhaul lines being tended by winches in the delivering ship.
Term
Day/night station markers
Definition
Used to identify the stations products.
Term
Replenishment checklist
Definition
List used to ensure all items are on station and station is ready to go.
Term
Safety observer (station and bridge)
Definition
Watches for safety violations. white with green cross.
Term
Rig captain
Definition
Person in charge of station. Yellow.
Term
Riggers
Definition
Responsible for rigging station. blue.
Term
Signalman
Definition
Delivers signals to other ship. green.
Term
Corpsman
Definition
On station for personnel casulty. white with red cross.
Term
Gunner’s mate
Definition
Used to shoot shotline over. red.
Term
Winch operator
Definition
Operates the winches. brown.
Term
Phone taker
Definition
Communicates with bridge and other ship. green.
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