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

NWP 4-01.4block. A 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) wire preventer, 2 feet(60.9 cm) in length, is used for safety. Connect oneend of the preventer to the inhaul shackle and theother end to the transfer chair or litter protectiveframe. Secure both ends with 5/8-inch (15.8 mm)safety anchor shackles. The wire preventer will ensurethat the transfer chair or litter protective frame isnot lost, if the primary attachment fails. Figure 9-3shows the litter protective frame and flotation gear.WARNINGThe litter protective frame with flotationgear attached shall be connected to thetrolley block, the preventer rigged, and thetrolley flotation bag attached. Once thesesteps have been completed, the stretcher isbrought under the trolley block and attachedto the litter protective frame, using four flatiron shackles (Item E, Figure 9-3).9.3 PREPARING SHIPS FOR TRANSFER9.3.1 Ship Responsibilities. The ship that providesthe highline is responsible for the condition ofthe equipment and fittings. In particular, the highlineshall be inspected prior to each transfer for evidenceof rot, broken inner strands, cuts, and other signs ofweakened condition.The receiving ship is responsible for notifying thedelivery ship when it is ready to receive personnel.Both ships shall ensure that all required workingtools and safety equipment are on station, prior totransfer.9.3.2 Personnel for Tending Lines. The shipthat provides the highline shall assign a minimum of 25personnel to the highline and a minimum of 10 personnelto the inhaul; the receiving ship shall assign a minimumof 10 personnel to the outhaul. Additionalpersonnel must be available for use under adverse conditionsor in an emergency.9.3.3 Escorts and Assistance. Make specificarrangements for receiving personnel, including VIPs.Assign an officer or enlisted escort to greet arrivals, toescort arrivals away from the landing area, and to briefpersonnel who are about to depart. This courtesy willprevent embarrassment to passengers, who may be unfamiliarwith the routine, and will also speed movementsto and from the landing area.Special care should be given to assist the sick andwounded.9.4 TRANSFER PROCEDURESThe common procedures and equipment describedin Chapter 2 apply to transfers by synthetic highline.9.4.1 Rigging the Delivery Ship. Rig the transferstation on the delivery ship in accordance with theship’s plan. The delivery station:1. Reeves the highline through the trolley. (This isaccomplished by removing one hinge bolt.)2. Attaches the inhaul and outhaul/messenger tothe trolley block. Use 7/8-inch (22.2 mm) or3/4-inch (19.0 mm) safety anchor shackles.3. Reeves the highline and inhaul through fairleadblocks.4. Stops off the highline to the outhaul/messenger.5. Attaches the station phone line and the lead linemessenger for the phone/distance line to theouthaul/messenger.6. Fakes down all lines, free for running, and forwardof the rig, if practicable.7. Ensures that a minimum of 25 personnel are assignedto the highline and a minimum of 10 personnelto the inhaul.9.4.2 Rigging the Receiving Ship. Rig the transferstation on the receiving ship in accordance with theship’s plan. A padeye for the highline and a fairleadblock for the outhaul are required. Once the highline isshackled to the attachment point and the stops are removed,the messenger becomes the outhaul.A ship with a pendant receiving station, rigged likethe one shown in Figure 7-12, shall remove the pelicanhook at the deck padeye and substitute a sufficientnumber of 1-inch (25.4 mm) or larger shackles.The receiving ship ensures that a minimum of 10personnel are assigned for tending the outhaul, after itcomes aboard.9-4 ORIGINAL