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

NWP 4-01.4passing a single- or double-probe rig to double-probereceivers, remove the 60-foot (18.2 m) releasing linesection and attach the messenger to the pip-pin on thespecial inhaul clamp. Double-probe receiving stationswill provide the remating line described in paragraph3.7.2.3 and the short strap described in paragraph 3.7.2.8.3.7.2.2 Messenger Return Line. The messengerreturn line is a minimum of 300-feet (91.4 mm) of2-1/4-inch (57.1 mm) nylon line, and is fitted on oneend with a 3-inch (76.2 mm) soft eye with a brummelhook. It is used with the messenger return line pendantdescribed in paragraph 3.7.2.9.3.7.2.3 Remating Line. The remating line is requiredat double-probe receiving stations. It is a 3-inch(76.2 mm) nylon line of a length suited to the individualship. It should be no less than 60 feet (18.2 m) in lengthand shall have a soft eye fitted on one end. The rematingline is furnished by the receiving station. It is attachedat the pip-pin on the special inhaul clamp afterthe probes are seated and the messenger has been removed.For single-probe rigs, the 60-foot (18.2 m) releasingline section of the STAR messenger serves asthe remating line.3.7.2.4 Riding Line. The standard riding line is 4inch (101.6 mm) manila line, 25- to 45-feet (7.6 to 12.7m) long. A thimble eye splice with a 3/4-inch (19.0mm) pear-shaped link is inserted in one end of the ridingline.WARNINGOnly manila riding line is authorized.Failure to observe the prescribed riding linearrangement (especially line sizes andtypes) could result in overload of padeyes,cleats, or riding line fittings with resultantinjury to personnel.3.7.2.5 Two-Fold Purchase. The two-fold purchaseis used with the riding line, as shown in Figure4-2. The tackle consists of two 7-inch (177.8 mm) or 8-inch (203.2 mm) wood or metal blocks with 2-1/2-inch(63.5 mm) manila line (length to suit).3.7.2.6 Easing-Out Line. The easing-out line is12- to 21-thread manila with whipped ends. See paragraph2.2.11.5.3.7.2.7 Outer Bight Line (Optional). The outerbight line is used only for close-in rigs. It is either 4-inch(101.6 mm) braided spun polyester (MIL-R-24536) or4-inch (101.6 mm) double-braided nylon. See Figures4-3 and 4-4.3.7.2.8 Span Line. The span line is used with the2-1/2-inch (63.5 mm) hose rig. It is 4-inch (101.6 mm)double-braided spun polyester, 450 feet (137.1 m) in length.3.7.2.9 Retrieving Line (Number 1 SaddleWhip). The whip is normally wire rope; however,some ships still use 3-1/2-inch (88.9 mm) nylon line, aminimum of 450 feet (137.1 m) in length.3.7.2.10 Strap Assembly. The strap assembly is a1-1/8-inch (28.5 mm) nylon line with steel safety snaphooks at each end. There are two strap sizes: (1) an 18-inch (0.46 m) short strap and (2) a 42-inch (1.07 m)long strap. The short strap is used on the double-proberig when disconnecting the messenger and hooking upthe remating line. The long strap is used if the messengerhas round turns around the span wire.3.7.2.11 Messenger Return Line Pendant.The messenger return line pendant is made up of 2-1/4-inch (57.1 mm) nylon or braided polyester line of sufficientlength to encircle the probe tube and provide a1-foot (304 cm) pigtail. One end shall have a 3-inch(76.2 mm) soft eye spliced in it, the other end is fittedwith a brummel hook in a 3-inch soft eye. The pigtailwith brummel hook shall be passed through the soft eyeand choked around the tube. (The soft eye of the chokermay be seized by small stuff or a plastic tie-wrapper toensure it does not slip.) The brummel hook is used to attachthe messenger return line.3.7.3 Hose and Fittings3.7.3.1 Fuel Transfer Hose (MILSPEC MIL-H-22240). Fuel transfer hose is lightweight and nonrigid(collapsible). There are five different types.3.7.3.1.1 7-Inch (177.8 mm) Alongside FuelDelivery Hose. This is is the standard hose used in fuelSTREAM rigs. Standard issue length is 35 feet (10.6 m).Note• LPH-2 and LSD-36 Class amphibious shipsuse 6-inch (152.4 mm) alongside fuel deliveryhose for fuel delivery. Standard issuelength is 35 feet (10.6 m).• LPD-4 Class amphibious ships use 4 inch(101.6 mm) alongside fuel delivery hose forfuel delivery. Standard issue length is 30 feet(9.1 m).3-6 ORIGINAL