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    ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR PREVENTION POLICY UNITED STATES COAST GUARD WASHINGTON, D.C. 20593-7581 MAY 1.0 208 Dear Mr Chairman, ‘Thank you for your dedication to completing a report in response to Task Statement 13 03, “Recommendations to Create Standardized Terminology for the Towing Industry.” ‘Tre Coast Guard is gaining substantial knowledge ftom TSAC’s unique ability 0 gather information from all over the towing industry and to standardize definitions and fomenclature used through this important component ofthe maritime community. The recommesdations contained in this report will be of great value tothe Coast Guard nd the maritime industry. Please convey my gratitude to TSAC and the subcommittee, especially the subcommittee €9-chiirs, Mr, tic Julisson and Mc. Matthew Lagarde, as well as the Cadets of the State University of New York, Maritime College, for the significant amount of time and effort they devoted to this report. Sincerely, . THOMAS Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Mr. Steven Hutunan Vice President Marine Operations G&H Towing Company P.O. Box 2270 Galveston, TX 77553, ‘April 30,2034, 2014 fear Admiral Joseph A, Servidio ‘COMMANDANT (C6-5P) [ATTN: ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR PREVENTION POLICY US COAST GUARD STOP 7501, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE [WASHINGTON OC 20593-7501 Subject: TSAC-Final Report Task #13-03: Recommendations to Create Standardized ‘Terminology for the Towing Industry, (Short Title Towing Vessel Terminology) Dear Admit Servi, {1am pleased to submita final report and recommendations ofthe TSAC Subcommittes that was created to study and report on Towing Vezeel Terminology for Towing Vessels “The attached report its recommendations, and appropriate reference documents, were approved by the Towing Safety Advisory Committee atts March 20, 2014 meeting ‘The report, andits attachments, complies with the requirements ofthe charge tothe Subcommittee by ‘the Towing and Safety Advisory Committee. ‘The Subcommittee Chair, Mr. Erie Johansson along with the Subcommittee members, worked Aiigentty ina timely manner tobe abe to publish the report and its recommendations. ‘SAC, along withthe towing industy, realy appreciates the cooperation ofthe Coast Guard In attending nd participating in the Subcommitee’s meetings along with discussions leading up tothe issuance of the report and recommendations. With the understanding that TSAC ian advisory committee tothe Coast Guard, we beeve is vial, for both industy and Coast Guard to continue working together, understanding each other's mission and obstacles o insure that the appropiate safety standards, poly, and regulations are developed, admended, an ot deletes. agin, we thank you forthe opportunity to submit this final report on this important issue Best Regards Che M8 horh Me. Thomas 0. MeWhorter Chairman, TSAC (CC; Ms. Cathy Hammond, Vee Chale TSAC Me ey 6. tant, USCS ‘CAPT Robert Bale, USCS COR Rab Smith USCS Me. liam Abernathy, USCS Me Kenneth Doyle, USCG Me Eriohansson, TAC ‘TOWING SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TSAC) ‘TASK STATEMENT TaSK#13-03 1. Tasks: Recommendations to Create Standardized Terminology for the Towing Industry. (Shore Title Towing Vessel Terminology) M. BAGKGROUND: ‘The towing industry is diverse operation with Tugboats, Towboats, and Assistance Towing vessels navigating and operating n Rivers, Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal and Oceans. As the industry moves within and exrands operating areas the potential for regional or uncommon terminology regarding may create confusion and uncertainty in navigation, operation. Further usage of uncommon terminology hinders interaction and communication between within industry and government agencies. ml, Discussion: ‘As the Towing industry moves toward "inspected vessel” status, the standardization of definitions becomes an important and integral part of the safe operation and administration of ‘towing vessels, The cornerstone of any Safety Management Systems depends upon clearly Identifying and defining terms used in daly operations. ‘The history ofthe towing industry is one based upon regional areas of operation where. nomenclature developed that was particular to that specific area. Local argon impedes crewmembers that may perform taskincorrectly based on misinterpretaion. Navigating officers aboard towing vessels, unfamiliar with local jargons, may not understand other vessels intentions ‘Such regional differences present challenge to improve safety for both industry and regulatory ‘agencies, The standardization of terms and definitions is both proactive and embodies national ‘rofessionalism in the towing industry ‘Additionally, an important companent of safety management includes reports and analysis of ‘non-conformitis, accidents, and hazardous occurrences. The abiliy to reference a standardized terminology would significantly improve this process. Reports produced by regulatory agencies ‘that identify causal factors leading to corrective actions lessons learned, and implementation of new policy/procedures could incorporate these standardized definitions withthe intent of promoting clarity, consistency and universal comprehension. wv. TASKS: 1 Establish a subcommittee to Include a dlverse regional representative body, broad scope ‘oftowing vessel operators and includes licensed officers and engineers with fll ime vessel ‘operating responsibilities 2. Develop a towing industry terminology index to include alternative terms. ‘3. Publish a draft version ofthis terminology index on the USCG HOMEPORT site to solicit ‘comments from industry 4, Make tinal recommendations to the Coast Guara to adopt standardized detnitions. Provide other recommendations relevantto this Task but not specifically identified. Vv. QUE DATE: Provide an Interim Report tothe Coast Guard no later than August 2033. Provide all recommendations to the Coast Guard no later than January 201. Vi. TSACREPRESENTATIVE: Mr. ie Johansson - Member TSAC phone: (728) 408-2856 email: safemariner@me.com co-Chal ~ Matt Legarde-Member TSAC Vil, COAST GUARD TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE: Mr. Patrick Mannion -US. Coast Guard Headquarters, Office of Operating & Environmental Standards, Vessel & Facility Operating Standards Division, (CG-OES-2), 202) 372-1438, ek J. Mannion @uscg. mil, Towmne SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TOWING SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TSAC) TASK 13-03 (Nomenclature) TSAC Sub Committee Final Report and Recommendations ‘on Task #13-03 "Final Report of the Subcommittee for “Recommendations to Create Standardized Terminology for the Towing Industry.” ‘GABT Evie Johanssin - Cha USGG Technical Industry __ Fepresertatives Representatives __ LCDR Wiliam A Nabach | Alan Bish “Tom Mewnerer Mr. Roy Murphy | John Bowie Jeff Parker John Cox Wiliam Sutivan Rober Glas Mike Caliendo (CADET ASSISTANTS: Jessica Viciora Gnd Nicholas Borger, Maritime Cologe SUNY] ‘SAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Towinc Sarery Apvisory COMMITTEE March 20, 2014 To: Towing Safety Advisory Commitee FROM: CAPT Brie Jobansson, Chair RE: ‘Recommendations to Create Standardized Terminology forthe Towing Industry tthe SEPT 2013 TSAC meeting, the “Recommendations to Create Standardized Terminology for the Towing Industry" Subcommittee was formed ta standardize towing terminology. TSAC accepted Task 13-03 on September Sth, 2013 at the fll TSAC meeting in Chicago, Minas. CAPT Eri Johansson was nominated for Chairman ofthis Sub-Committee, Sub-Committee volunteers include TSAC members and industry to review the tasking and design & plan of action (POA) to address the tack Members ofthe Sub-Committee included Ocean, Inland, [Near Coastal, Great Lakes, and Western River operators. Respectfully Submitted wi Auf — CAPT Be ehnson TASK 13-03 Sub Committee Chair 2iPag ‘SAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) PLAN OF ACTION (POA) entify/ollect definitions incorporated by reference. dentify/ollecttowboat definitions. Identify/ollect tugboat definitions. ‘Amend towboat and tugboat definitions to comply with USCG definitions, Identify commonality between tug and towboat operations. Identify towbostugboat specific definitions ‘Submit final report in March of 2014. ACTION 1. Definitions incorporated by reference to include United States Code, Code of Federal Register, and NVIC's, USCG Policy Letters, and Navy Towing Manual. 2. Priority order: ‘United States Code '. Code of Federal Regulations Tiles 38,46, 47, and 49. & NVIC's- TVNCOE Web Sit 4. USCG Policy Letters—TVNCOE Web Site Navy Towing Manual ~ Navy Towing Glossary (NTO), Data was disteibuted to sub-committee members for verification and analysis. Member and public comments ‘Amended report published on Homeport for comments Final reading and recommendations adapted by TSAC on March 20, 2014, RECOMMENDATIONS |, That the USCG adopt TSAC approved towing industry terminology, acronyms, and drawings as presented in tis report. 2, Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE) publish the terminology, acronyms, and drawings on lip/www.useg mil 1 VNCUE! for Mariner information 3, USCG license towing questions be reviewed to reflect standardize towing terminology. 4. USCG adopt terminology, acronyms, and drawings as standards in USCG 2692 form sexes and MISLE repors, 5. TVNCOE consider establishing a Standing Nomenclature Subcommittee to review and make recommendations. It is recommended that this committee be comprised of a diverse regional representative body to include a broad scope of towing vessel operators, licensed officers, and engineers that have fulltime vessel operating responsibilities, The commitee may consist of regional representatives as follows: 3, West Coast b. Gulf Coast ©. Wester Rivers 4. Groat Lakes fe. East Coast {6 Tha the Subcommittee report be provided to MERPAC for dissemination fo the Joint Maritime Adminisration/U.S. Coast Guaré Maritime Academy STCW Review Commitee ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13.03 (Nomencature) APPENDIX ‘Standardized Definitions ‘Acronyms Dicgrams TASK Statement TAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) TIONS ‘Term Definition [Able Seafarer-Deck Mansa rating qualified in accordance with the provisions of ‘Regulation IU/S of the STCW Convention. Able Seafarer-Engine Means a rating qualified in accordance with the provisions of Regulation IVS ofthe STCW Convention, ‘Abrasion Resistance Material’s ability to resist exterior damage due to frictional contact. ‘Acceptable Identification Means a () Passport; (@) US, Permanent Resident Card; G) US. Merchant Mariner Document; (Q)US. Merchant Marines Credential; (6) Transportation Worker ldentifiation Credential (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration under 49 CER part 1572; or (6 Seafarers Identification Document (SID) issued by or under the authority of the government of a country that has ratified the Intemational Labour Organization Seafares' Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003 (ILO 185), meeting ll the requirements of ILO 185. ‘Accommodation Means a cabin, or othe covered or enclosed place, intended to be ‘ceupid by persons. Each place in which passengers and special personae! is carried is considered an accomtmodstion, whether oF ‘ot iti covered oF enclosed. Accommodations include, but are not limited to, halls, dining rooms, mess rooms, lounges, corridors, lavatories, cabins, offices, hospital, cinemas, game and hobby rooms, and other similar paces open t persons on board, ‘Accommodation Space Means any public space suchas hall dining room, mess room, lounge, corridor, lavatory, cabin, office, hospital, cinema, game 1nd hobby room, panty that contains no cooking appliances, and 8 similar space open tothe passengers and crew. ‘Actof God Means an act occasioned by an unanticipated grave natural disaster. Acts of Piracy Acts of amed robbery against ships and any other security incident directed against a ship, where the term “ship” is understood to include all persons on bas, Advance Distance guined inthe diction of the original course when turning a ship, measured from the point at which the udder is put ‘over tothe point where the ship has changed heading 90 degross, After Deck Aff ofthe amidships portion ofa vessel ‘Agent Means any person, partnership, firm, company or corporation ‘engaged by the owner or charterer of vessel to act in their bebalf ‘in matters concering the vessel ‘TAC Subcom AirDraft Amigships Anchor Shackle Anchor Windlass Anniversary Date Anti-Exposure Suit Apprentice Mate (Steessman) of Towing Vessels Approved Approved Lifesaving Appliance Approved Training ‘Area Committee ‘Aree Contingeney Plan Antcuated Tug Barge or ATR Assessment Assistance Towing Assistant Engineer Assistant Engineer, for ‘National Endorsements ‘Associated Ship Unit Assumed Average Weight Per Person Athwarship Attachment Point Authorized Official Automatic Identification ‘Systems (AIS) SiPage tee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) ‘The distance from the surface of the water of the highest point on vessel, In or toward the middle of ship, ‘A U-shaped fing with pin ‘The machine used to hoist and lower anchors. ‘Means the day and the month of each year, which coresponds to the date of expiration ofthe Cericate of Inspection, ‘Means a protective suit designed for use by rescue boat crews and ‘marine evacuation system parties. ‘Means a credeotisled mariner in training to perform bridge ‘watchkeeping dates onboard a towing vessel, who rust be under the direct supervision and in the continuous presence of a master ‘or mate (pilot) of towing vessels, ‘Means approved by the Coast Guar “Means carying an approval granted by the Commandant under subchapter Q of 46 CFR §10.107 subchapter B. ‘Means taining that is approved by the Coast Guard or meets the requirements of §10.408 of 46 CER §10.107 subchapter B. ‘Means an Area Committee established under subsection (j) of 33, USC. §1321. “Means an Area Contingency Plan prepared under subsection () of 33USC.§1521 ‘Means any tug-barge combination, which, through the use ofan articulated or “hinged” connection system between the tg and barge allows independent movement in the critical area of fore and at pitches. Evaluation ‘Means towing disabled vessal for consideration, Means a qualified officer in the engine department. ‘Means «qualified officer in the engine department othe than the chief engineer A portable VIF transmitter fr use in the vicinity ofthe ship Station with which is associated, ‘Means the weight calculated in accordance with 46 CER, $170,090 of this port. At right angles tothe fore and aft centerline ofa ship or boat. Point of attachment between the tow and the towed vessel. The attachment point transmits the owing load from the towline to the vessel. Tciudes, but snot limited to, a Federal, State or local law cnforcenient officer. ‘A maritime navigation safety communications system Standardized by the Intemational Telecommunication Union (TU) and adopted by the Intemational Maritime Organization (IMO) that provides vessel information, including the vessel's ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13/03 (Nomenclature) identity, type, position, couse, speed, uavigatonal status and other safety-related information automatically to appropriately ‘equipped shore stations, othe ships, and arora; receives automatically such information from similarly fitted ships; ‘monitors and tracks ships; and exchanges data with shore-based facilities Avtomaic Towing A device, which maintains safe tension on the hawser during Machine towing without action by the operator. ‘Auxiliary Sang Vessel Means a vessel capable of being propelled both by mechanical means and by sail. ‘Auxiliay Towline A tug's spare or secondary hawser used for maliple tows or secondary fuetions suchas an emergency towne Backing down Using astern throttle to repily reduce the forvard speed ofa tug. Bail The part ofa pelican hooks or chain stopper tat holds the hook closed. Ballast The weight added to ship or boat to ensure ability, primarily, water. Ballast Control Operator or Means an officer restricted to service on mobile offshore drilling 'BCO units (MODUs) whose duties involve the opeation ofthe ‘complex ballast system found on may MODUs, When assigned toa MODU, a ballast control operator is equivalent to a mate on 8 conventional vessel Ballast Tank Any tank or hold on a vessel used forcarying ballast water, ‘whether ot aot te tank or hold is designed fe that purpose. Ballast Water Any water and suspended mater taken on board vessel to Control or maintain: rim, drat stability, orstess of the vessel, regardless of how itis caried ‘Means a non-slf propelled vessel as defined in 46 US.C 102, ‘Means an officer restricted to service on MODUs wihose dates involve suppor to the offshore installation manager (OTM) in ‘marine-elated matters inclading, bat not Kimied to, maintaining ‘Watertight integrity, inspecting and maintaining mooring and towing components, and maintaining emergeacy and other rmarine-elated equipment. A barge supervscr, when asigned to ‘a MODU, is equivalent to a mate ona conveational vessel. Bare! Means 42 United States gallons at 60 degrees Fahrenheit each Gear A generi tem for specialized ground tackle, purchases, and ancillary equipment used to extract a grounded ship. Seam or B Means the maximum width ofa vessel from: (1) Outside of planking o ouside of planking on wooden vessels; (2) Outside of frame to outside of frame on all ther vessels. ‘A see that runs athwart the vessel's course Bear Wind A wind that blows athwart the vessel's course ‘ear Down To approach the target. Beaufort No, A numerical value (from 0 to 12) used for rating wind velocity, in ascending strength ‘TsAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Bight A loop ina line. Bilge Lowest extremity ofthe engine room. Billboard An inclined platform used to stow an anchor for rapid deployment. Bird Caging, Bird Nesting, The phenomenon of wires faring out around the Full diameter of| ‘or Backlashing a wire rope, with resulting kinks the wires, This can occur when there is a sudden release of heavy load on a wire rope. Bitter nd The absolute end of a length of ine or cable, especially the last link of anchor chain inthe chain ocker. Bits Metal posts aboard vessels supported inthe frames or ether substantial structural members below decks to which mooring or ‘owing lines are made fast and may have either hors or cavas. oat Deck Deck where survival caf are lozated; traditionally the 01 deck. Boatswain Means the leading seaman and iamediate supervisor of deck crew who supervises the maintenince of deck ger. Bollard Single posts secured toa wharf o: pier and used for mooring vessels by means of lines extending from the vessel Bollard Poll The maximum pulling power tha: a tug ean generate under a state pall. Boundary Line Macks the dividing point between intemal and offshore waters for the purposes of several U.S. states and, with exceptions, generally follows the trend of the seaward, high-water shorelines. See 46 CER part 7. Bow Forward most par of the vessel Bow (ofthe) Shackle The curved end ofa shackle ‘Bow Thruster A propulsor atthe bow ofthe ship, which ais in moving the bow sideways Bow Winch A basic bow winch that stores, pos out, and heaves in bow lines. Bowline A classic knot that forms a logp that will not sip or become tighter under tension, [Breaking Out When an inland towboat turns loose from a tow to reconnect or be relieved ofthe tow. Breaking Stzength The actual or ultimate rated load required to pull a wire, stand, or rope to destruction Breaking Tow (I) The process caried out by a tug towing on a hswser to disconnect from the tw. {@) The process carried out by an inland towbost to take barges ‘ut of the tow to drop them ata fet or dock ot when locking, oF to break the tow ata predeterminsd point ublizing another towing vessel (G) For cosstwise notch and ATB tugs, the process of sisconnecting push gear or retracting /eleasing connection Gevices (geting out of the notch). Breakwater Structure that shelters @ por or axchorage from the sea. Breasted Tug One of more tgs towing a unit aster with independent tow Bi rare ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Breasted Tow One or more units towed alongside the ober. [Bridge-o-Bridge Station A radio station loceted on # ship's navigational bridge or main control station operating ona specified frequency which is used only for navigational communications, in the 156-162 Miz band, Bridles A length of chain or wire extending from the bow of a tow. Usually refers to the rigging ofa tow with two legs ftom the tows bow toa founder plate, Broach To be tuned broadside to surf or heavy soa BButbous Bows An extension ofthe bow of a ship below the waterline that e esigmed to reduce wave drag. Bulk Means material in any quantity that is shipped, stored, or handled ‘without the benefit of package, label, mark or count ad carried in integral or fixed independent tanks Bulkhead Walls or partitions within «ship, generally referring to those with structural funtions such as strength or water-tighiness. [Bulkhesd Deck Means the uppermost deck to which watertight bulkheads and the ‘watertight sell exten. Bull Rope Colloquia term refering toa towing hawser Bullnose Closed chock at the bow ofa ship or end of a Lock Wall Bulwark Section ofa ship's side continued above the main deck as protection against heavy weather Button A heavy stel casting found on lock walls or as deck fittings on a ‘vessel tht locks ikea short mushroom-shape bit Cable A heavy wire of great strength. Application include atachment to anchors and towing. Also a unt of length, equivaleat to approximately 100 fathoms or 600 feet. CCaloulsted Risk Accepting an operation or decision based on less than satisfactory Conditions. As applied to towing, accepting a tow when the tow"s ‘material condition, seaworthiness, weather, et, makes the tow less than satisfactory. This shouldbe rarely used asa basis of acceptance ofthe tow. Calm Water Resistance The hydrodynamic resistance created by a tow without the influence of waves create by the weather, tug, tow, or other outside influences; approximates steady tension. CCamiber_ The convexity ofa vessels deck beam fo direct water tothe freeing ports CCaprait Rounded radius on the stom of a towing vessel, over that the sweep ofthe tow wires rides, CCapstin A rotating device with a vertical axis used for controlled deployment and retrioval of ines Captain ofthe Port Means the Coast Guard office designated by the Commandant to command a Captain ofthe Port Zone as described in pat 3 0f33 CFR §1603. ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #1303 (Nomenclature) Careen To cause a vessel to have a permanent list to one side Specifically, as ina dry dock, to rotate the deck placing one sidewall below the waterline. This s done to reduce the beam to allow passage through canals or other restricted waterways Cargo “Any goods ar merchandise shipped in domestic or internaticnal rade, exeludine provisions and stores abosré the carrying vessel Cargo Arca Means that part ofa vessel that includes the cargo tanks and other tanks into which cargo or cargo vapors ae intentionally introduced, olds contining these tanks, all intervening spase ‘Within, between, below, or gutboard ofthese tanks or holds, and the deck area over the length and beam of the vessel above these tanks, bold, or spaces. Cargo Cortrel Station Means a location that is manned during cargo transfer operations ‘or the purpose of directing or controlling the loading or unloading of cago. Cargo Engineer Means porson holding an officer endorsement on a dangersus- liquid tankship ora liquefied-ga tankship whose primary responsibility is maintaining the cargo system and cargo-haxdling cuipment. CCargo Handling Room Means any enclosed space where cargo is pumped, compressed, ‘or processed. Examples of cargo handling rooms are pump rooms, compressor rooms, and cargo valve rooms. (Cargo Ship Safety Radio A certificate issued afer a ship passes an inspection ofthe Cenificale required radiotelegraph radiotelephone or GMDSS radio installation, Issuance ofthis certificate indicates that the vessel ‘complies with the Communications Act andthe Safety Convention. Cargo Ship Safety A certificate issued after a ship passes an inspection ofa Radiotelegraphy Cerificate radiotelegraph installation, Issuance ofthis certificate indestos that the vessel complies with the Communications Act andthe Safety Convention. Cargo Ship Safety A certificate issued after a ship passes an inspection of a Radiotelephony Certificae radiotelephone installation, Issuance of this certificate indicates that the vessel complies withthe Communications Act and the Safety Convention. Cargo Vessel Means any vessel that is nota passenger vessel carying cargo. Carpenter Stopper A mechanical device consisting of «cover that encloses ashing ‘wedge within the body that can be opened by knocking away @ Tate that holds them closed. Used for stopping off wire rope. CCaried in Bulk Means a commodity that is loaded or caried on board a vessel ‘without containers or labels and received and handled without mark or count, Carrying Freight for Hire Means the carriage of any goods, wares, or merchandise, or any ‘other freight fora consideration, whether directly or indirectly flowing tothe owner, charterer, operator, agen, oF any other person interested in the vessel ale ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) (Category A Machinery Means any space and trunks and duets o such a space that Space contains: (A) Ioternal combustion machinery used for main propulsion; {@) Internal combustion machinery used fr purposes other than ‘main propulsion where the total aggregate power is at least S00 brake horsepower, {G) Internal eombastion machinery that ses a fuel that has a flash point of les than 43.3°C (L10°F); or (@) One of more cil fired boilers or ol fuel unit. CCatenary The downward curve or sag of ope, wire, or chain suspended between wo points CCaval Substantial horizontal strcture on an H-Bitt for use of securing lines Center of Gravity (CG). The point i a ship where the sum ofall forces and moments of weight is zero. Ceremonial License Means a document tht reflec a marines existing national ‘officer endorsement and i suitable for framing, but isnot valid for use as a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), CCertin Dangerous Cargos Includes any ofthe following: (CDC) (1) Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives as defined in 49 CFR 173.50. (@) Division SD blasting agents for which a permit is required under 49 CFR 176.415 of, for which a permits required as a condition f'a Research and Special Programs Administration exemption, {G) Division 2.3 “poisonous gas”, as listed in 49 CFR 172.101 ‘that i also “material poisonous by inhalation” as defined in 49 (CFR 171.8, and that isin a quantity in excess of 1 metic ton per verse (4) Division 5.1 oxidizing materials for which permits required under 49 CFR 176.415 of for which a permits required as a contition of a Research and Spovial Programs Administration exemption (6) A liquid material that has a primary or subsidiary elassification of Division 6.1 “poisonous material" a listed in 49 CER 172.101 thats also a "material poisonous by inhalation,” as defined in 49 CER 171.8 and that i in bulk packaging, or that is ina quantity in excoss of 20 metric tons per vessel when notin 2 bulk packaging. 6) Class 7, “highway route controlled quantity” radioactive material o “fissile material, controlled shipment,” 25 defined in 49 CFR 173.403,(7) All bulk liquefied gas cargo carried under 46 CER 151,50-31 or listed in 46 CFR 154.7 that i Namnmable and/or tovie and that i no eared ascertain dangerous cargo nage ‘SAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) ‘residue (CDC residue), (6) The folowing bulk liquid except when vtsed as CDC residue () Acetone eyanoby din; (i Allyl aleotol (i) Chorosulfone acid; (jv) Crotonsldehyde; (9) Ethylene chlorohydrin; (i) Ethylene dibromide; (vi) Methaerylontrile; (vii) Oteum (ming sure acid); and (is) Propylene oxide, alone or mixed with ethylene oxide, () The following bulk solids: () Ammonium nitrate listed as a Division 5.1 (oxidizing) material in 49 CFR 172.101 except when carried as CDC residue; and (i) Ammonium nitrate based fetlizer listed as a Division 5.1 (oxidizing) material in 49 CFR 172.101 except when carried as CDC residue. Certain Dangerous Cargo. Includes any ofthe following Residue (CDC Residue) (1) Ammonium nitrate in bulk or ammonium nitrate based ferilizer in bulk remaining after all saleable cargo is discharged, not exceeding 1,000 pounds in total and not individually accumulated in quanities exceeding two cubic feet (@) For bulk liquids and liquefied gases, the cargo that remains ‘onboard in a cargo system after discharge that is not accessible through normal transfer procedures, with the exception ofthe following bulk liquefied gas cargoes carried under 46 CFR. 4151-50-31 of listed in 46 CFR §154.7 () Ammonia, anydrous; i Chiorine; Gi) Ethane; (jv) Ethylene oxide; (3) Methane (LNG): (¥) Methyl bromide; (i Sulfur dioxide; and (oi) Vinyl chloride. Certificated When applied to tank vessels refers toa vessel covered by a catificate of inspection issued by the Coast Guard; when applied tomen employed on tank vessels, the term refer oa certificate of ability issued by the Coast Guard CCenifiated Person Means a person holding a U.S. Merchant Mariner's Document ot Merchant Mariner Credential with an endorsement as a lifeboatman or another inclusive rating under part 12 of 46 CFR. 199.30. ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Chafing Gear Material used to prevent chafing and wear on both the hawser and the tug’ stractare. Chafing Pendant A leogth of cbain used to reduce chafing or wearing. CChain Bridle Two legs of chain joined by a flounder's plate extending from the bow of e unit towed, (Chain Connecting Link See “Detachable ink.” ‘Chain Peniant A single length of chain extending from the bow of a tug used as ‘towing connection element, usually ited with an eye stone or both ends Chain Shackle A U-shaped fiting with a pin used for chain connections in a towing ri, Chain Stopper A device used to secure chain, thereby relioving the strain on the ‘windlass; also used vo secure the anchor inthe housed position in the hawsepip. Charterer Means the person or orgenization that contrac forthe majority of| the carrying capacity of a ship forthe transpetation of cargo toa stated por fora specified period. This includes “time charterers” and “voyage charterer.” ‘Chemical Tanker Means a tank vessel tat i certificated to cary or carries ‘chemicals in bik as cargo or cargo residue. For the purposes of ‘qualifying for an STCW endorsement for advanced chemical tanker cargo operations, this includes tank barges. Chicken Coop Enclosed steering station above the wheelhouse with restricted size and bridge controls, Chief Engineer Means the senior engineer responsible forthe mechanical propulsion and the operation end maintenance of the mechanical and electrical installations ofthe vessel. Chief Mate Means the dock officer next in rank to the master and upon whom ‘the command ofthe vessel will fall inthe event of incapacity of the master, Child For the purpose of determining the numberof lifejackets required under 46 CFR §199.30, means a person less than 4] kilograms (00 pounds) in mass incse Moor Denotes that two ships are alongside eachother in such a manner thatthe stem of ene is facing the same direction as the bow ofthe other, Chock A heavy smooth-surfaced fiting usually located near the edge of the weather deck through which wire ropes o fiber hawsers may beled, Christmas Tree Tow Not used commercially. This type of arrangement as definedillustrated (2002 edition of the US Navy Towing Manval gL? snd I-14) ues underriders and various jewelry; may be used in commercial towing for towing more than two vessels on tne tow wire and generally would be made up in an anchorage area with assist tugs. The method shown in the Navy manual on page I-14 involved extra rigging end line handling for towing the a ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomencature) barges off he dock. Double drum tandem towing bas replaced the need for Christmas Tre rigging, Civilian Nautical School Means any school or branch thereof operated and conducted in the United States, except State nautical schools and schools ‘operated by the United States or any agency thereof, which offers instruction fr the primary purpose of training for service in the Merchant Marine. Classification Means applicable rules and supplementary requirements of ‘Requirements recognized classification society. ‘Cleat An anvil-shaped deck fitting for securing or belaying lines (teferred to as a Kevel on Westem Rivers). Cleat Guard A device secured to ends ofthe cleat to prevent line fouling ‘Clip, Wire iting for etamping to pars of wire rope t each other. Closed Spelter Socket _ wite rope termination Coaming Vertical plating built around a hatchway to prevent downward flooding ‘Coast Guard Means the organization established and continued under section 1 of tite 14, Coast Guard District Means an officer of the Coast Guard designated as such by the Commander Commandant to command all Coast Guard activities within his or her district, which includes the inspection, enforcement, and ‘administration of Subtitle I, Title 46 US. Code; Title 33 US. Code; and regulations issued under these statutes. Coast Guard District Means a Coast Guard District Response Group established under Response Group subsection ) af 46 CFR §24.10-1, ast Guard-Accepied Means: (1) That the Coast Guard as offically acknowledged in writing that the material or process at issue meets the applicable ‘requirements; (2) That the Coast Guard has iseued an official policy statement listing or deeribing the materia or procass as meetin the applicable requirements; oF (3) That an entity acting on behalf ofthe Coast Guard under @ Memorandum of Agreement has determined tht the material or process meets the applicable requirements, Coast Guard-Accepted Means an entity that as been approved bythe Coast Guard to (QSS Organization accept and monitor training on behalf ofthe Coast Guard CCoastwise Under this designation shell be included all tank vessels normally navigating the waters of any occan or the Gulf of Mexico 20, ‘nautical miles of less offshore wise Seagoing Vessel Means a vessel tha is authorized by its Certificate of Inspection to proceed beyond the Boundary Line established in part 7 of 46 CER §10.107 subchapter B. CCoastwise Vuyuge Tau Uimestic voyage ail means @ voyage ia which a vessel proceed (1) From one port or place inthe United States to another port or ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) place inthe United States; (@) From a por or place in a United States possession to another port or place inthe ste possession, and passes outside the lie 4ividing inland waters from the high seas; or (@) From a por or place in the United States or its possessions ‘and passes outside the line dividing inland waters from the high ‘seas and navigates onthe high ses, and then returns tothe same port or place. CCofferdam Means a void or empty space separating two or more ‘compartments for tbe purpose of isolation orto prevent the contents of one compartment from entering another in the event ‘ofthe failure ofthe walls of one to retain their tightness, COLREG US. Coast Guard Rules ofthe Rod ‘Combination Carrier Means a tank vessel designed to cary altematively liquid and solid cargoes in bull Combustible Liquid Means any liquid having flashpoint above 80°F (as determined ‘rom an open-cup tester, a8 used for test of burning ols). In regulations of 46 CFR §30.10-15, combustible liquids are referred to by grades, as follows: (@) Grade D. Any combustible liquid having a flashpoint below 150 °F. and above 80 °F. (©) Grade E. Any combustible liquid having a flashpoint of 150, For above Commandant Means the Commandant of the Coast Guard or an authorized representative ofthe Commandant. Commanding Officer, Means a district commander described in 33 CFR part 3 whos: Marine Safety Center (CO, command includes a merchant marine technical office or an MSC) authorized representative of the district commander ‘Commercial Communications between coast stations and ship stations aboard Communications commercial transport vessels, or between ship stations aboard ‘commercial transport vessels, which relate directly tothe purposes for which the ship is used including the piloting of ‘vessels, movements of vessels, obtaining vessel supplies, and scheduling of repairs, ‘Commercial Service Includes any type of trade or business involving the transportation ‘of goods or individuals, except service performed by a combatant verse Communicable Disease Means any disease capable of being transmitted from one person to another directly, by contact with excreta or other discharges ‘fom the body; or indirectly, via substances or inanimate objects contaminated with exereta or other discharges from an infected person, Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12113, the Department of Health land Haman Services periodically publishes inthe Federal Register list of infectious and communicable diseases that are ‘wansmissible through the food supply, and tat lst provides ‘examples of comminicable diseates for purposes of § 10304 of 1s | Page ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) this ite. Communications Service Aa entity responsible forall or part ofthe delivery of security Provider (CSP) alert messages from ships to competent authorities. Company Security Officer Means a company official from the vessel's owner andlor (C80) operator who will be responsible fr developing, maintaining, and ‘enforcing the Company security plans asset out in this document. Compartment Room or space on board ship. Competent Authority Designated authority that receives SSAS alerts ffom ships and ‘informs the adainistration of che appropriate fag State. Competent Person As used in part 13 only, Means a person designated as such under 29.CFR 1915.7 ‘Compressed Natural Gas Natural gas (predominantly methane, CH) that has been (CNG) compressed to a pressure typically in the range of 2900-3600 psi (200-248 bas) for eate of storage or transport. Consideration Means an economic benefit, inducement, right, o profit including ‘pecuniary payment accruing to an individual, person, or entity, but not including a voluntary sharing of the actual expenses ofthe voyage, by monetary contribution or donation of fuel, food, beverage o ater supplies Constructed (1) The vessel's keel was laid; or (@) Construction identifiable with the vessel began and assembly ‘ofthat vessel commenced comprising of 0 metric tons or at least 1 percent of the estimated mass ofall structural material, whichever is les, CConstructional Stetch The elongation ofa wire rope caused by a virgin rope's helical strands constricting the core during initial loading. This property iso longer exhibited after several loadings. Contiguous Zone Means the entire zone established orto be established by the United States under article 24 of the Convention onthe Territorial ‘Sea and the Contiguous Zone. ‘Control Space Means an enclosed space in which is located a ship's radio, main navigating equipment, or emergency source of power or in which is located centcalized fre recordin or fire control equipment, but ‘ot including firefighting appartus that must be located inthe cargo area oF individual pieces of ftefighting equipment Contsllable Pitch A ssrew propeller with seperately mounted blades and in which Propeller (CPP) the pitch ofthe blades can be changed, and even reversed, while the propelir i in operation. Convention Measurement A US, tonnage measurement system tha is based on and ‘System complies with the requirements ofthe Intemational Convention fon Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969. Gross tonnages ‘assigned under this system ar referred to in terms of gross tonnage, ITC (GT ITC) or gross tonnage (GT). Ths system uses {otal molded volume as its basis. This system isnot availabe for measurement of vessels with an overall length less than 24 meters (79 fee), Requirements for measurement under this system are ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Tsk #13-03 (Nomenclature) Conviction Cooperative Vessel Traffic Services (CVTS) Core Cotter Keys: Coupler Room Credential Crest (Crew Endurance Manegerent System a7 Page (CEMS) etaled in 46 CER 68, subpart B. ‘Means thatthe applicant for a Merchant Mariner Credential has been found guilty, by judgment or plea by a cour of record ofthe United States, the District of Columbia, any Slate, teritory, or possession ofthe United States, a foreign country, or any military cour, ofa criminal felony or misdemeanor or of a offense ‘eseribed in section 205 of the National Driver Register Act of 1982, as amended (49 U.S.C. 10304). Ifan applicant pleads guilty ‘orne contest, is granted deferred adjudication, o is required by the court to aitend classes, make contributions of time or money, eceve treatment, submit o any manner of probation or supervision, or forgo appeal ofa tral cour’s conviction, then the Coast Guard will consider the applicant o have received a conviction, later expungement ofthe conviction will not negate ‘conviction unless the Coast Guard is satisfied thatthe ‘expengement is based upon a showing thatthe court's earlier ‘onvietion was in eror. ‘Meas the system of vesse! traffic management established and joinly operated by dhe United States and Canada within adjoining ‘waters In addition, CVTS facilitates traffic movement and anchorages, avoids jurisdictional disputes, and renders assistance in emergeocies in adjoining United States and Canadian waters. ‘Theaxial member of a wiee rope, sbout which the strands are laid, may consist of wire strand, wire rope, synthetic or natural fiber, or solid plastic. ‘lsc called cotter pins, are used to secure or block nuts, cleviss, te. Driven into holes in the shaft, the eye prevents complete passage, end the split ends, deformed after insertion, prevent ‘withirowal ‘Ares housing coupling equipment (Artubar, Intercona, JAK, et.) ‘Means any of all of the following (1) Merchant mariner’s document Q) Ticanse {G) STCW endorsement, (4) Contificate of registry. (5) Merchant Mariner Credential ‘Thetop of wave, ‘Means all persons carried on board the vessel to provide navigation and maintenince ofthe vessel, its machinery, systems, ‘and arrangements essential for propulsion and safe navigation or {o provide services for other persons on board ‘A rystem of proven practoes for managing endurance risk factors ‘that affect operational safety and crewmember efficiency in the maritime industry ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) CCrewmember Mens all persons carried on board the vessel to provide savigation and maintenance ofthe vessel, is machinery, systems, ‘nd arrangements essential for propulsion and safe navigation or ‘9 provide services for other persons on board Criminal Record Review Means the processor action taken by the Coast Guard to Aetermine whether an applicent for, or holder of, a credential isa safe and suitable person tobe issued such a credential orto be ‘employed on a vessel under the authority of such a credential (Crude Oil Means a liquid hydrocarbon mixture occurring naturally inthe ‘arth, whether oF not treated to render it suitable for transportation, and includes cra ol fom which certain distillate ‘actions may have been removed, and crude oil to which certain Asillate fractions may have been added. Crude Oil Tanker Means a tanker engaged inthe trade of carrying crude ol ‘Current Edition Means the mos cent published version ofa publication, chart, ar map required by 46 CFR §164.72 Currently Conected Means a current o previous edition ofa publication required by ition 46 CFR §164.72,corected with changes that come from Notices 'o Mariners (NTMs) of Notices to Navigation reasonsbly svailable and that apply tothe vessels transit. Hand-annotated river maps from the U.S, Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) are turrently eoerected editions if issued within the previous S years CCutwater The stem of ship, the forward most portion ofthe bow, which cuts the water a8 the ship moves. Dangerous Drug Means a narcotic drug @ controlled substance, ora controled- substance analogue (as defined in section 102 ofthe Comprehensive Drug Abuse and Control Act of 1970 (21 US. 302). Dangerous liquid or DL Means aliquid listed in 46 CFR 153.40 ofthis chapter that isnot 1 Tiguetied gas as defined in this part. Liquid cargoes in bule liste in 46 CFR part 153, Table 2, of this chapter are not dangerous-liqud cargoes when earied by non-oceangoing barges Day Means: 11) For the purpose of complying withthe service requirements of| 46 CER §10.107 subchapter B, 8 hours of watchstanding or day- ‘working not o include overtime. On vessels authorized by 46 S.C. 8104 and 46 CFR 15.705, to operate a two-watch system, + 12-hour working day may be creditable as 1 1/2 days of service. ‘Da vessels of less than 100 GRT, a day is considered as 8 hours unless the Coast Guard determines thatthe vessel's operating schedule makes ths criteria inappropriate; inno case will this period be lest than 4 hours. When computing service on MODUS for any endorsement, a day of MODU service must bea ‘minimum of 4 hours, and no addtional credits received for periods served over 8 hours. For cadet service ona traning ship ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #3-03 (Nomenclature) {umisted by the Maritime Administration under 46 CER §310.4, ‘day may be creditable as 1L2 days of service. (@) Where the word day is applied tothe use ofa specific requency assignment or fo a specific authorized transmitter power, use means transmission on the frequency assignment or With te authorized transmitter power during that period of time included between one hou afer local sunrise and one hour before local sunset, (@) Where the word day occurs in reference to watch requirements, oro equipment testing its use means the calendar day, fom midnight to midnight, local time. Deadweight or DWT Mesnsthe difference in metric fons between te lightweight Aisplacement and the total displacement of a vessel measured in water of specific gravity 1,025 atthe load waterline corresponding to the summer freeboard assigned according to 46, (CFR, subchapter E. Deck Nautical name for lors and are numbered from the main deck 00up. Deck Crew (excluding Means, 95 used in 46 U.S.C. 8702, ony the following members of individuals serving under the deck department: able seamen, boatswains, and ordinary ‘heir officer endorsement) seamen. ‘Deck Department Meansthe department aboard a ship responsible for navigation, cargo, command, and control functions. Declaration of Security An agreement tobe executed between the responsible vessel and (0S) waterfont facility and provides a means for ensuring thatthe critical security concems are properly addressed and security will remain in place throughout the vessel's activities within the port. Securiy forthe vessel i properly addressed by delineating the esponsbilities for security arrangement and procedure between ‘vessel and waterfront facility. Deshackling Kit A toolset used to assemble and disassemble detacable links. ‘Tools included in thse sets are hammers, punches, lead elles, spare per pins, and hairpins. Designated Arces Means those arcas within pilotage waters for which first-class pilot's endorsements are issued under part 11, subpart G, of 46 CER $10,107 subchapter B, by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMN), The areas for which first-class pilot's endorsements are issued within a particular Marine Inspection Zone and the specific requirements to obtain them may be ‘obtained from the OCMI concerned Designated Duty Engineer Meansa qualified engineer, who may be th sole engineer on orDDE vessels with a periodically unmanned engine room. wl rane SAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Designated Examiner or Means a person who has been tained or instructed in techniques ‘DE. of traning or assessment on towing vessels and is otherwise ‘qualified fo evaluate whether an applicant has achieved the level ‘of proficiency required to hold a towing vessel endorsement on & ‘merchant mariner credential (MMC). The Coast Guard must approve this person. Designated Medical Means a licensed physician, licensed phytician's assistant, or Examiner licensed nurse practitioner who has been tained and approved to ‘conduct medical and physical examinations of merchant mariners ‘on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard and may be delegted limited authority to grant waivers and approve pysicamedical suitability for service. Detachable Link A joining link tat can be opened and is wsed to connect ch ‘mooring towing, or beach gear equipment Detection Means the determination ofthe location of survivors or suri eral Deterioration Single defect in steel vessels (ge, inadequate maintenance, ‘working ofthe hull structure, chemical or erosive action of the ‘cargoes carried, electrolysis, local wear, some improper feature of| design, et) Deviation Meant any departure from any rule in 33 CFR §160.3, Dewatering Process used to remove floodwater from «ship. Die Lockcchain Chain formed by forging, Digital Selective Calling _A synchronous system developed by the Intemational (DSC) Telecommunicstion Union Radio communication (ITU-R) Sector used to establish contact with a station or group of Satons automatically by means of radio. The operational and technical characteristics ofthis system are contained in ITU-R 1M493-13 and ITU-R M.541-9 (both incorporated by reference, see §80.7 and see subpart W of 47 CER §30.5) Dipped Shackle, Padeye, The placement ofa shackle through a padeye or connection, as opposed to passing the pin ofthe shackle through opening in the padeye, The padeye is shaped to accept a shackle as described. Direction Finder (Radio Apparatus capable of receving radio siguals and taking bearings ‘Compass) on these signals from which the true bearing and direction ofthe point of origin may be determined, Directly Supervised/Direct Means being in the direct line of sight ofthe person-in-charge or ‘Supervision (only when maintaining direct, two-way communications by a convenient, referring o issues related. reliable means, sch asa predetermined working frequency over to tankermen) a handheld radio, Director, Vessel Trafic Means the Coast Guard officer designate by the Commandant to ‘Services command a Vestl Trafic Service (VTS) as described in part 161 ofthis chapter Disabled Vessel Means a vessel thet needs assistance, whether docked, moored, anchored, aground, adrift, or underway. This does not mean a barge or ny other vessel not regularly oprated under its own wl rege ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #23-03 (Nomenclature) Discharge ta not limited to, any spilling laaking, pumping, ‘pouring, emitting, emptying or dumping, but excludes: (1) Discharges in compliance with 3 permit under section §1342 of33 USC, (2) Discharges resulting from circumstances identified and Feviewed and made apart ofthe public record with respect toa ‘permit issued or modified under section 1342 of 33 U.S.C., and Subject to a condition ia such permit, 1 (@) Continuous or anticipated intermittent discharges from a point source, identified in a permit or pemit application under section §1342 of 33 USC, which are caused by events occurring within the scope of relevant operating or treatment systems, and (4) Discharges incidental to mecbanical removal authorized by the President under subsection (c) of this soetion, Discharge Head A measurement of the discharge pressure of « pump in fect of water, which takes into account friction losses and velocity head, Displacement ‘The weight of water displaced by a vessel Distress Signal The distress signal sa digital selective call using an internationally recognized distress call format in the bands used for terrestrial communication or an intemationally recognized dlstress message format, in which case itis relayed trough space station, which indicates that a person, ship, aircraft, or other vehicle is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests ‘immediate assistance (1) Inradiotelephony, the international distress signal consists of| the enunciation of the word “Mayday”, pronounced asthe French ‘expression “naider. Incase of distress, transmission ofthis partculr signa is intended o ensure recognition of a ‘iotelephonedisires cll by stations of any nationality (@) For GMDSS, distress alerts result in an audible alarm and visual indication that a ship or person is threatened by grave and Jmminont danger and requests immediate assistance. These ‘twomatie systems contain sufficient information in the distress alert message to identity the vessel, prepare to assist and begin a search, However, except when transmited via satelite EPIRB,, the distress alerts just the inital call for help. Communication ‘between the vessel ar person in distress and the Rescue ‘Coordination Center (RCC) or ship assisting should always follow. Distress Traffic Distress traffic consists of all messages relating to the immediate assistance required by a person, ship irra, or other vehicle in distress, including search and rescue communications and on- Disrice Commander Means an officer ofthe U.S. Coast Guard designated by the ‘Commandant command all Coast Guard activities within a “SAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #33-03 (Nomenclature) Coast Guard District. Coast Guard Districts are deseribed in 33 CER par 2 Document of Continuity Means a document issued by the Coast Gua to seafarers who sare unwilling or otherwise unable to mst the requirements of 46, CER §10.227, for the sole purpose of maintaining an individuals eligibility for renewal ofan endorsemect Documented Alterations Means changes tothe vessel that is reflected inthe approved ‘Mabily information caried on board the vessel Dog A pawi; a device applied tothe winch drum to prevent rotation, See""On the dog” ‘Dog House A box structure to house bridge and/or towing winch controls, Domestic Voyage Means a voyage from one United Stats port to another United ‘Slates por, without entering waters under the jurisdiction of ‘nother country unless the United States has entered into a treaty foran agreement with that country respecting mutual recognition ‘of national mariner qualifications. Thisincludes a voyage to ‘nowhere that returns tothe originating port. own flooding Means, except as provided in 46 CFR §174.035(b), the entry of seawater through any opening int the hull or superstructure of an ‘undamaged vessel die to hee, tim, or submergence ofthe vessel, Down Flooding Angle Means, excep as specified by 46 CFR §171.055(, §172.090(4), §173.095(e), §174.015(0), and §178.035(0X2) of this chapter, the Static angle fom the intersection ofthe vessel's centerline and, Waterline in calm water tothe frst opering that cannot be closed Watertight and through which down flooding ean occur Draft. Means the verical distance from the molded baseline amidships to the waterline Drag. Forces opposing direction of motion due to fiction, profile, and other components. Drift Rate The motion ofa vessel caused by the action ofthe wind, the ses, sand the current. Drogue A device used to slow rate of movemeat, usually owed oF attached astern of the vessel Drug Test Means a chemical test ofan individual’ urine for evidence of| dangerous drug use Drum A cylindrical bare, either of uniform er tapering diameters, on \which rope is wound cither for operation or storage; its surface may be smooth er grooved. Dual-Mode Integrated Tug Means an integrated tug barge (ITB) involving an articulated ‘Barge (exible) coupling system where the towing unit rolls and heaves (articulates) about «horizontal pivot point. Dual mode unit resemble a conventional tug and are capable of towing in other configurations (aster o alongside). Dutch Bar A tow span type used primarily with hawsers. Dye-Penetrant Test An inspection method used to detect weld surface discontinuances, naire ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Dynamic Load Relating to energy or physical free in motion; as opposed to| static load, a foree producing motion or change. Dynamic Tension Resistance ofthe ship to be towed, the tow hawser, and the vertical component of wire catenary. Tis resistance cannot be accurately predicted [Béuctor A pumping device, which uses the flow of water through a restriction to create a reduced pressure and cause the flow of water out ofa space of comparment EIPS Wire Extra Improved Plow Steel wire. laste Stretch The elongation of a wire rope or synthetic line cause by the deformation of the material during loading. Flectro-Technical Officer Means an officer qualified in accordance with the provisions of Regulation IIV6 ofthe STCW Convention Bleciro-Technical Rating Means a rting qualified in accordance with the provisions of Regulation II/7 ofthe STCW Convention, Emibatkation Ladder Means the ladder provided at survival craft embarkation stations to permit safe acces o survival craft aftr launching. [Embarkaton Station Means the place where a survival craft is boarded. "Emergency Position A station in the maritime mobile service the emissions of which Indicating Radio beacon are intended to facilitate search and rescue operations, (EPIRB) Sttion Employment Assigned To Means the total period of time a person is assigned to work on MODUS, ineluding time spent ashore as part of normal crew rotation, End Link The last link ina length of chain, [Endorsement Isa statement of'a mariners qualifications and, forthe purposes ‘of this chapter, includes only those endorsements listed in §10.109 of 46 CFR subchapter B Engine Department Means the department aboard ship responsible forthe main ‘propulsion and auxiliary systems, and other meckanical, ‘ectrical, hydraulic, and refrigeration systems, including deck. ‘machinery and cargo-bandling equipment, [Engine Room Means the enclosed area where any main-propulsion engine is located. It comprises all deck levels within that area, Eutyy-Level Crewmembers Are all members of the crew not required tobe licensed orto hold ‘an MD endorsed as able scaman or qualified member of the engine department Entry-Level Mariner Means a mariner holding no rating other than ordinary seaman, ‘wiper, stewards department, o stewant's department food handler (FH), Environmental. Broadcasts of information about the environmental conditions in CCommunicetions which vessels operate, ie, Weather, sea conditions, ime signals ‘adequate for practical navigation, atices to mariners, and hazards o navigation. arose ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Evaluation Means processing en application, from the point of receipt to spproval or denial ofthe application including roview ofall documents and records submited with an application as wellas those obtained ftom public records and databases Exiting Vessel Means vessel, which snot a new vessel Existing Sailing School Means a sailing vessel whose keel was lid prior to January 9, ‘Vessel 1986, which hasan application for inital inspection for cutifiation asa sailing school vessel on fle with the Coast Guard prior to January 9, 1987, and whose initial inspection for cetifiation is completed prior January 9, 1988 [Explosion Proof Means electrical equipment approved as meeting UL 1203. Exposed Waters Means waters more than 20 nautical miles (37 kilometers) from the mouth of «harbor of safe refuge and ether waters which the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection determines to present special hazards dv to weather or other circumstances. [Extonded-SizeLifejacket Means lifejacket that is upproved for use by adults as well s by some larger children, Extreme Towline Tension The additive accumulation of the complex dynamic responses of tg, tow, and towline. [Eye Splice A loop formed in the end ofa line by tucking the strand ends over and under the stands ofthe standing part of the rope. A thimole is often used inthe eve Feils a Chemical Test for Means thatthe result ofa chemical test conducted under 49 CFR. Dangerous Drugs part 40 was reported as “postive” by a Medical Review Officer because the chemical test indicated the presence of a dangerous drug at level equal to or exceeding the levels established in49 CER part 40. Fairlead Metal Stings which ead lines in desired direction. A guide for ‘mooring line which enables the line to be passed through the ship's bulwark or other barter (See also chock), or to change iection through a congested area without snagging or fouling. Fairlead (Roller) Chock A chock with a role(s) installed to lead fine to abit or cleat. Fake (Feked Down) To lay at line longthwien in long, ft hight, so that when seeded, it will payout freely Fentsil The open deck area or topside overhanging part ofthe deck atthe ster ofa ship, Fatigue The tendency for materials or devices to break under repeated (oycie) loading, Federal On-Seene Means a Federal On-Scene Coordinator designated i the Coordinator National Contingency Pla. Fenders Energy-absorbing materials or devices used to reduce contac! between vessels Ferry Means a vesel as dseribed in §70.10-1 of this 46 CFR §199.30. Feich The distance a wind blows over the sea surface without a significant change of direction. A factor in te buildup of waves. Fiber Core Cord or synthetic fiber used as the axial member of a rope ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Filey Upper Engine Room. Fillet Weld A veld that has a triangular cross section, joining two surfaces that are perpendicular to each other. Pal Report (FR) _A vessel must report its name snd position: (1) On arzval at its destination; or (@) When leaving a VIS area, Fiest Assistant Engineer Means the enginer officer next in rank to te chief engineer and ‘upon whom the responsibility forthe meckanical propulsion and the operation and maintenance ofthe meckanical and electrical Jnctllaions ofthe veel will all in the event ofthe incapacity of the chief engineer. Fish Hooks Outer wires of wire rope thet break and cause short ends to project from the rope; sign of wire rope deterioration. Fish Plate See “flounder plat”. Fitting Specially designed pieces on a ship's dec used fo control or secure line or rope (e-., chock, bits, padeye, et). Fixed Fire-Extinguishing Means: System (1) A carbon dioxide system that satisfies 46 CFR §76.15 and the system labeling requirement in 46 CFR §78.47-9 and §78.47-11 and that is approved by the Commandant; (@) A manually-operated clean-agent system that satisfies the ‘National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 2001 (Gocorporsted by reference in §27.102) and is approved by the (Commanden; oF ) A manvally-operated water-mis system that satisfies NFPA "70 (incorporated by reference; see §27.102) and that is approved by the Commandant, or G@) Acleen agent system that satisfies 46 CFR §95.16 and the labeling roqutements of 46 CFR §97.37-9 and §97.37-I1 and ths is approved by the Commandant. Flame Arrester Means any device of assembly of acellular, tubular, pressure, or other type used for preventing the passage of lames into enclosec spaces Flame Screen Means ited single seroon of corrosion-resistant wire of at least 30 by 30 mesh, or two fitted screens, both of corosion-resistant wire, ofa least 20 by 20 mesh, spaced not less than V2 inch or sore than 112 inches apt. Flammable and These words ae interchangeable or synonymous terms forthe Inflammable purpose ofthe regulations in 46 CFR § 30.10-21 leas ‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Flammable Liguid Means any liquid which gives off flammable vapors (as

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