Deck 34 Flashcards
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Q
what knot/Hitch is used in the hoisting and lowering of tools and equipment, in the hoisting of hose lines, when drafting water and various other operations?
A
The clove hitch is formed by making two half hitches. It is used in the hoisting and lowering of tools and equipment, in the hoisting of hose lines, when drafting water and various other operations. Unless otherwise specified, a binder shall always be tied in conjunction with a clove hitch, except where it is tied away from the working end of the rope (slip-over clove hitch).Page 2 GS
