Line Commands Flashcards
1
Q
Put over/pass
A
Pass specified line to the pier and provide enough slack to allow handler to place line over a fitting
2
Q
Hold
A
Do not let any more like out even if risk of parting exists
3
Q
Check
A
Hold heavy tension but render to prevent parting
4
Q
Surge
A
Hold moderate tension but render to permit movement of ship.
5
Q
Ease
A
Let line out but not slack
6
Q
Slack
A
Take all tension out of line
7
Q
Heave around
A
Take a strain on line
8
Q
Take line to power
A
Make line to capstan or gypsy head
9
Q
Single up
A
Take in all but one single line
10
Q
Double up
A
Pass additional line or bight
11
Q
Avast
A
Stop taking a strain on a line with capstan
12
Q
Cast off
A
Cast off lines from ship to pier or adjacent ship
13
Q
Take in
A
Provide slack in line for pier handler to take off fitting and bring line aboard
