Deck Fundamentals

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Line

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Measured in circumference.

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Wire rope

Back 2

Measured in diameter.

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Discuss the difference between three strand and double braid synthetic mooring line, with respect to the following:

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a. Strength: Double braid is stronger than three strand.
b. Breaking characteristics: Double braid has higher breaking characteristics.
c. Durability: Double braid is more durable.

Front 4

Hold

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Secure the line so it doesn’t allow slippage.

Front 5

Check:

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Let the line surge a little at a time to prevent the line from parting.

Front 6

Ease

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Let the line out smoothly but keeping it taught.

Front 7

Slack

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To allow a line to run out using hand over hand method keeping it out of the water.

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Take-in:

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Bring the line onboard.

Front 9

Cast-off

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Remove the line from the bitt.

Front 10

Avast

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Hold the line, do not slack or heave around.

Front 11

Heave around

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Pull on the line.

Front 12

Swing circle:

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Amount of chain released, distance haws pipe plus ships length.

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Drag circle:

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Amount of chain released, distance haws pipe to pelorus.

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Sea painter:

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A line led well forward on the ship to a boat alongside.

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Steady lines:

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Lines used to steady the boat during hoisting and lowering.

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Manropes (monkey lines):

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A safety line made up with a series of overhand or figure eight knots evenly spaced to assist personnel climbing up and down.

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Bit

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Make a lines fast that have been fairled through chocks.

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Chock:

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Smooth surface which mooring lines are led to prevent them from chafing.

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Cleat:

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Used for belaying a line or wire.

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Bullnose

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A hole in the bow used for being towed or mooring to a buoy.

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Chain:

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Hold the ship in place when at anchorage.

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Turnbuckle:

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Used on the stopper assembly to secure the anchor.

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Gypsy head:

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Used to heave around on the lines and wires.

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Detachable link:

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Used to connect links of chain together.

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Chain marking:

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Lets you know how much chain you have out on deck.

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Anchor

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Used to hold ships position.

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Chain stopper

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Used to secure the chain and anchor.

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Pelican hook

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Part of the stopper that actually secures the chain.

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Wildcat

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Used for hoisting and controlled lowering of the anchor.

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Anchor brake

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Keeps the chain from paying out.

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Anchor buoy:

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Identifies where anchor is when at anchor.

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Hawser :

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Any heavy line or wire used for towing or mooring.

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Line:

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Any rope that is not wire.

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Wire

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Rope made of metal, used in various ways.

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Spring line

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Six strands of wire wrapped around a fiber core.

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Small stuff:

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Line 1 ¾ or smaller.

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Flemish:

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Line coiled flat and tight.

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Coil:

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Make a circle with line and pile it on top of itself.

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Fake:

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The act of disposing of line, wire, or chain by laying it out in long, flat bights, alongside the other.

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Heaving lines:

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A line with a weight at one end, heaved across an intervening space for passing over a heavier line.

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Monkey fist (heaving ball

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The heavy end of the heaving line.

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Marlin

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Two strand left laid tarred hemp small stuff.

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Bight:

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A loop of rope, line, or chain.

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Bitter end:

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The end of a line.

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Eye:

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Hole in the end of a line used for mooring.

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Eye splice:

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Used to make an eye at the end of a line.

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Long splice:

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Used to join two pieces of line with out changing its circumference.

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Short splice

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Used to join two pieces of line.

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Marlinespike:

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Tapered steel tool used to open the strands of wire for splicing.

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Fid:

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Wooden spike shaped tool used in splicing line.

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Mousing:

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Wire wrapped around a hook used to strengthen and prevent the load from slipping off.

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Discuss the purpose of the following line handing safety precautions:

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a. Direction of line pull danger area: To keep people from being hit if line parts.
b. Safe distance from blocks, cleats, gypsy heads, capstans, etc. Far away as possible.
c. Removal of all loose objects (ie. rings, watches, keys, etc.): Prevent snagging and loss of appendages.
d. Whenever possible remain forward/inboard of lines and wires: Prevent from getting hurt.
e. Line handling using the "hand-over-hand" rule: Prevent rope burns and snagging.

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Mooring line:

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Line used in tying up the ship.

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Breast line:

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Line used in keeping ship from moving in and out.

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Forward spring line:

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Keeps the ship from moving aft.

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After spring line:

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Keeps the ship from moving forward.

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Bow head line:

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Line that runs through the bullnose.

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Stern line:

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Runs through stern chock and holds the stern in.

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Storm line/wire:

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Extra line used in storms to add extra strength to the ship’s moore.

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Tattletale line:

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Lets you know when the lines safe working load has been reached.

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Round turn:

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Complete turn around a bitt.

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Figure eight turn:

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: Line put on bitts in a figure eight fashion to secure mooring line.

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Dip the eye

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Second eye is led through first eye and put on the bitt.

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Single up:

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Putting out first line or bringing in second line.

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Double up:

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Putting out second line.

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Heavy strain:

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Line is tight and popping.

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Moderate strain:

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To the point of just being taught.

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Light strain:

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No strain on the line at all.

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Frap:

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Wrapping mooring line snuggly with small stuff holding the lines together.

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Rat guards:

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Circular metal disc lashed together.

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Chafing gear:

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Canvas wrapped around the area of line where the rat guards is placed.

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Rat-tail stopper:

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Line used to hold the mooring line while it is being secured to bitts.

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Safe working load (swl):

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Where the line stretches to a certain point /any farther may cause injury.

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Replenishment course:

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The responsibility of the otc to select a suitable course and speed taking into consideration the mission of the group and the condition of the sea.

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Replenishment speed:

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About 12 knots.

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Control ship:

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Usually the delivering ship

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Approach ship:

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Receiving ship.

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Delivery ship:

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The control ship.

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Transfer station:

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Station which sends the product.

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Receiving ship:

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Approach ship.