UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT NWP 4-01.4 - Historic Naval Ships ...

NWP 4-01.44.11.2.1.3 Recovering the Rig1. Wait until correct signal to retrieve the rig hasbeen received from the receiving ship.2. Retrieve synthetic saddle whips on all saddlesuntil entire rig is aboard.3. When the rig is back aboard, slack off the spanline and give the receiving ship the signal to disconnectthe span line.4. Retrieve span line upon release by receivingship.4.11.2.2 Receiving Ship Procedures. To preparethe receiving station for replenishing fuel or water usinga 2-1/2-inch (63.5 mm) hose rig, perform the followingsteps.1. Rig appropriate station markers.2. Prepare sound-powered phones and phone/distance line.3. Install a snatch block and fairlead blocks as requiredfor the messenger.4. Provide safety equipment and ensure that allpersonnel assigned to the replenishment aredressed as prescribed.5. Lay out and check UNREP repair and workingtools at the station.6. Remove life lines and install a hand-tendedsafety line at the station.4.11.2.2.1 Receiving the Rig1. Pass the phone/distance line. Receive the messenger,place it in the snatch block, and haul inuntil the span line is over the station area.WARNINGThe approach ship shall hand-tend the B/Bphone/distance line. The B/B phone/distanceline shall be maintained free for running(coiled or faked) and shall never be securedto the approach ship’s structure. Personnelmust keep inboard of all lines and exerciseextreme caution and alertness to potentialdanger.2. Cut the first stop holding the spanline pelicanhook.3. Connect the pelican hook on the spanline end tothe receiving station link. Install the easing-outline through the pelican hook’s long link.4. Slack the messenger to allow the pelican hook totake the strain of the span line, then cut the remainingstops.5. Upon signal, take in the messenger and pull trolleyNo. 1 into position over the receiving stationworking area. See Figure 4-9.6. Take the 60-foot (18.3 m) section to a cleat tohold trolley No. 1’s position at the work area andhand tend.Hand tend 60-foot (18.3 m) section at alltimes to facilitate emergency breakaway.7. Unshackle the messenger return line and disconnectthe STAR messenger from the last 60 foot(18.3 m) section. Connect messenger to messengerreturn line at brummel hooks and send back to deliveryship.8. Cut stops supporting the 90-degree elbowadapter and jumper hose, and shackle the 90-degree elbow adapter to the link vacated by thesnatch block.9. Remove the plug and connect the end of thejumper hose to the ship’s riser.10. Adjust the bight of hose with the 60-foot (18.3 m)section of STAR messenger controlling trolleyNo. 1 so that strain will be taken on the quickdisconnector automatic coupling with minimumslack in hose.11. Open riser valve.WARNING12. Stand clear of coupling and jumper hose.13. Signal the delivery ship to start pumping.4-15 ORIGINAL