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Mooring winches are bolted to foundations that are welded to the ships deck.
The foundation should be designed so that all parts are accessible and hold-down bolts can be fitted below. Vertical members should be position close to the bolt holes and generally span the under deck longitudinal or beams.
Adequate drain holes should be provided to [...]
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MOORING WINCHES
Posted by author on August 18th, 2008
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Posted by author on June 3rd, 2008
Bight- A loop form by doubling back a rope upon itself.
Bitts – Vertical post or bollards mounted in pairs around which a line can be secured.
Bollard- A vertical post to which the eye of a mooring line can be attached.
Breast lines- Mooring lines leading ashore as nearly perpendicular as possible in a ships fore and [...]
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