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 when placing limittions on an engineer officer license or endorsement. Kink A unique deformation ofa wire rpe caused by a loop of rope being pulled down tight Ic epresetsireparable damage 1 and tn indeterminate loss of strength nthe rope. Kort Nozzle A nozzle used to enclose the proreller of a ship asa means of| boosting power. Lakes, Bays, and Sounds Under tis designation shall be included all tank vessels ‘navigating the waters of any of the lakes, bays, or sounds other than the waters ofthe Great Lakes wl PageTSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Large Passenger Vessel For the purposes of subpart H of 12.46 CFR §10.107 subchapter Lateral Control Wire ‘Launching Appliance or Launching Arrangement Lay Lay Leng Layer Lazarette Lazy Jacks Leading Pendant Bl rose Lee Leeward Length 'B, and part 15, means a vesse! of more than 70,000 gross tons, as meesured under 46 U.S.C. 14302 and documented under the laws ofthe United States, with capacity for at least 2,000 passengers and a coastwise endorsement under 46 US.C. chapter 121 ‘An auxiliary wire used to limit the motion of the tow hawser in the athwartships direction ‘Means the method or devices designed to transfer a survival raft or rescue boat from its stowed position to the water. For a launching errangement using a avi, the term includes the davit, ‘wineh, and falls ‘The direction of the twist of strands ofa rope “The distance measured parallel to the axis ofthe rope (or strand) in which a stand (or wire) makes one complete helical revolution shout the core (or center. [Acingle thickness, cot, fold, rap, o stratum, In towing, wraps of wie around a towing winch are counted as layers. ‘A storage area located at the boats stem housing the steering gear. Small ines used to tend and recover the towne when rigging a recovery fora Liverpool bile ‘A leagih of chain or wire used between the tow and the towing hawser to ensure a safe distance during hookup and disconnect. ‘An area that is sheltered from the wind, ‘Away from the wind Means the distance between fore and aft points on a vestcl. The fallowing specific terms are used and correspond to specific fore and aft points: (1) Length between perpendiculars (LBP) means the horizontal distance measured between perpeodiculars taken atthe forward- ‘most and after-most points on the waterline corresponding to the ‘deepest operating draft, Fora small passenger vessel that has underwater projections extending forward ofthe forwarde-most point or aft of the after-most point on the deepest waterline ofthe ‘esse, the Commanding Officer, U-S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, may include the length or a portion of the length of the underwater projections inthe value used forthe LBP for the ‘purposes ofthis subchapter, The length ar a portion of the length ‘of projections that contribute more than 2 percent ofthe “underwater volume ofthe vessel is normally added tthe actual LBP. {@) Length overall (LOA) means the horizontal distance between the forward-most and afler-most points onthe bull {@) Length onthe waterline (LWL) means the horizontal distance ‘between the forward-most and afer most point ona veaots waterline (4) Length on deck (LOD) means the length between the forward‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) most an after-most points ona specified deck measured along the deck, excluding sheer (5) Load line length (LLL) hes the sare meaning that is provided for the term length in § 42.13-15(2) ofthis chapter. (6) Mean length is the average of the length between ‘espendiculars (LBP) and the length on deck (LOD). Length Between Means the horizontal distance measured between perpendiculars Pespendiculars (LBP) taken atthe forward-most and after-most points on the waterline correspending to the deepest operating draft. Fora small passenger vesel tht has underwater projections extending Trward of the forward-most point or aft ofthe after-most point on the deepost waterline of the vessel, the Commanding Officer, USS, Const Guard Marine Safety Center, may include te length ‘ora portion ofthe length ofthe underwater projections inthe value sed for the LBP forthe purposes ofthis subchapter. The length oa portion ofthe length of projections that contribute more thn 2 percent of the underwater volume ofthe vessel is sormall added tothe actual LBP. Length Of Tow Means, when towing with a hawser, the length in feet fom the stem ofthe towing vessel to the stem of the last vesse! in tow. ‘When pushing shed or towing alongside, length of tow means the tandem length in feet ofthe vessels in tow excluding the length ofthe towing vessel [Length OF Vessel Means the lod-line length defined in § 42.13-15 a) ofthis chapter. Length On Deck (LOD) Means the length between the forward mast and after-most points on a speified deck measured along the deck, excluding sheer Length On'The Waterline Means the horizontal distance between the forward-most and (LWL) after-most points on a vesse' waterline Length Overall (LOA) Means te horizontal distance between the forward most and sfter-mest points on the hull Level Wind A device used duriog retrieval of wire to move the wite slong the length of the drum to allow itto be stored evenly on the deur ofa towing machine License for Apprentice Periain to a mariner in training to become master or mat (pilot) “Mate (Steersman) of owing vessels, who has passed al required examinations for the applicable towing license. Nonetheless, he or she may only serve under the direct supervision of an officer qualified for towing vestls License for Master of Authorizes servico within any route authorized by the license, Towing Vessels including harbor assist and limited local area, License for Master of Allows a mariner with limited geographic experience an ‘Towing Vessel, Limited opportunity to obtain license. This wll authorize service only in Timited geographic arees,‘TSAC Subcommitte Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) License for Mate Pilot) of Pertains to a qualified officer subordinate toa master of towing ‘Towing Vessels vessels. A mat (ilo) of towing vessels may anda watch, but @ ‘aster of towiag vessels must also be on the vessel Lifeboatman-Limited Means 8 mariner who is qualified to take charge of, lower, and ‘operat iferafs, rescuc boats, and other survival equipment on vessels where lifeboats are not installed, Lifejcket Mean flotation device approved as life presrver or lfjacket Lighter To use a oa or barge to service larger ships ir harbors, orto remove fuel or cargo from a stricken vessel Lightweight Means th displacement ofa vessel with fixed >allast and wit ‘machinery liquids at operating levels but without any cargo, stores, consumable liquids, water ballast, or pesons and their cttects, Limited Geographic Area Means a local area of operation, usally withina single harbor or port, The lal Captain ofthe Port (COTP) determines the Sefiition of local geographic area for each zove Limited Local Area Means a defined limited geographic area designated by the local ‘ocMI. Limited Local Area Route Specific waterways ora section of one. Applying fra limited lcal area route provides the option of taking a simplified or limited examinstion, This recognizes that towing vessels do not always provide an opportunity to gain extensive experience on a specific route, Limited local area routes may nat substite for ‘Near-Coastal routes or Ocean Routes. Line A term frequently applied toa fiber or syntheti ope, especially ‘fit moves of is used to transmit force. Links A conneeting component of towing systems. Liquefied Flammable Gas Means any flammable gas having a Reid vapor pressure exceeding 40 pounds, which has been liquefied. Liquefied Gas or LG Means a cargo that has a vapor pressure of 172 kPa (25 psi) or more at 37.8 °C (100°F) Liquefied Gas Tanker Means a tank vessel that is certificated to carry or caries Tiguefied gases in bulk as cargo or cargo residue. For the purposes ‘of qualifying for en STCW endorsement for advanced liquefied ‘gs tanker cargo operations, this includes tank barges. Liquefied Natural Gas Natural ga (predominantly methane, CH) that has been (UNG) converted to liquid form by cooling to approximately -258, degrees F (-161 degrees C) for ease of storage or transport Liquid Cargo in Bulk Means a liquid or liquefied gas listed in $153.40 of 46 CFR §10.107 subchapter B and carried as a liguid cargo or liguid- ‘argo residue in integra, fixed, or portable tans, except liquid ‘argo cari ina portable tank actually loadedand discharged from a vesso withthe contents intact. idle A method of igging a tow hevaer; moat commonly used in refloating stranded ship. This method allows the tow vessel to head into the predominant set while sill pulling the strand Liverpoot s7LPage‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #33-03 (Nomenclature) directly tsa, Load Cell An instrument for measuring tension or torque. [Load Line Length (CLL) Has the same meaning thats provided forthe tem length in §42.13-15(a) of 46 CFR §170.055. Locking Pin (Keeper) Device used to old or maintain a chain stopper, shackle, or other similar devices in a designated position Longitudinal term applied to the fore-and-af frames ofa ship. Generally, the fore-and:-ft direction ona ship. Lower lovel Is used as a catogory of deck and engincer officer endorsements established for assessment of fees, Lower-level officer endorsements are other than those defined as upper level, for ‘heb the requirements ae listed in subparts D,E, and G of part 11 of 46 CFR §10.107 subchapter B. “Machinery Space Means eny spice that contains machinery end related equipment ‘including Category A machinery spaces propelling machinery, boilers il fuel units, steam and internal combustion engines, ‘generators and centralized electrical machinery, ol filling Stations, refrigeration, stabilizing, ventilation, and air conditioning machinery, and similar spaces and trunks to such spaces. Man Deck (00), First deck above the waterin. Main Transverse Means a transverse bulkhead that must be maintained watertight ‘Watertight Bullvend in order forthe vessel to meet the damage stability and subdivision requirements in 46 CFR §170.055. ‘Major Character Means any repair, alteration or modification to 4 vessel thats ‘major conversion as decided by the Commandant (CG-CVC). ‘Major Conversion Means a conversion ofa vessel that: (1) Substantially changes the dimensions or carying capacity of| the vessel; (2) Changes the typeof the vessel; (3) Substantially prolongs the life ofthe vessel; or (4) Otherwise so changes the vessel that itis essenilly a now ‘vessel, as decided by the Secretary ‘Mangement Level Means the level of responsibility associated with (1) Serving as master, chief mate, chief engineer officer or second engineer officer onboard a seagoing ship: and (2) Eosuring that all fonctions within the designated area of responsibility are properly performed Marine Chemist Means a person certificated by the National Fie Protection Association asa marine chemist ablPage‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) ‘Marine Environment Meens: (1) The navigable waters ofthe United Stas and the land and resources in and under those waters, (@) The waters and fsbery resources of an area over which the United States asserts exclusive fishery maragement authority. Marine Evacuaticn System Means an appliance designed to rapidly transfer large numbers of| persons from an embarkation station by means of passage to & Floating platform for subsequent embarkation into associated survival era, or dzecly into associated survival caf Marine Inspector or ‘Means any persoa from the civilian or military branch ofthe Inspector Coast Guard assigned under the direction cf an Officer in Charge, ‘Marine Inspection, or anyother person designated to perform duties related tothe inspection, enforcement and administration ‘of Subtitle H, Tile 46 U.S, Code; Tile 33 ‘8. Code; and regulations issued under these statutes Maritime Mobile Service An international system for the identification of radio stations in ‘entities (MIMSI) the maritime mobile service. The system is comprised of a series ‘of nine digits, which are transmitted over the radio path to ‘uniquely identify ship stations, ship earth stations, cous stations, coast earth tations and groups of stations ‘Maritime Radio A maritime radio communication service fir determining the eterminaton Service position, velocity, and/or other characteristics ofan object, or the ‘obtaining of information relating to these parameters, by the propagation properties of radio waves. Maritime Security Means the new martin security normaley. This isthe level of (MARSEC) Level threat potential for which protective measures may be maintained for an indefinite period of time; in other words, these are the ronal, every day security measures. ‘Maritime Security Means there is a heightened threat of a unlawful act against (MARSEC) Level IT port, waterffont facility, or vessel and intligence indicates that terrorist are likely to be active within a spesific area or against specific class of target. This isk level indicates that a particular segment ofthe industry may be i jeopardy, bu that no specific target has been identified. Additional protective measures may be expocted to be sustained for substantial periods of time. ‘Maritime Security Means the threat ofan unlawful act agains! a port, waterfont (MARSEC) Level I_ facility, or vesslis probable of imminent. Intelligence may {indicate that terorst have chosen specific argets, though it may not be possible to identify such targets. Acditional protective ‘measures are not intended to be sustained fr substantial periods oftime. “Maritime Support Station station on land used in support ofthe maritime services to tain personne! and to demonsrate, test and maintain equipment, Master Means the officer having command ofa vessel Master of Towing Vessels Authorizes service within any route auhor2ed by the license, including harbor assist and limited local ara wl exe‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #23-03 (Nomenclature) Master of Towing Vessels, Means license to operate a towing vessel of less than 200 gross Limited tons limited toa local area within the Great Lakes, inland waters, ‘or Wester Rivers designated by the OfScer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMD, Mate Means a qualified oficer inthe deck department other than the raster Mate Pilot) of Towing. Pestins toa qualified officer subordinate toa Master of Towing Vessels Vesels. A Mate (Pilot) of TVs may stand a watch, but a Master ‘of TVs must also be on the vessel Mean Length Is the average of the length between perpendicolars (LBP) and thelength on deck (LOD). ‘Medical Certificate Means a certificate issued by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 10, subpart C that serves as proof thatthe soafarer meets the ‘medical snd physical standards for merchant mariners. ‘Merchant Marine Officer The term “merchant marine officer” means an individual issued @ license by the Coast Guard authorizing service at: (1A master, mat, or pilot ona documented vessel tht: ()ls of atleast 1,000 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of NIG 10.9201 or an altemate tonnage measured under section 14302 of NTG 10.9.2011 as prescribed by the Secretary ‘under section 14104 of NTG 10.9.2011 ; and (i) Operates onthe oceans or the Great Lakes; or (2) An engineer officer on a documented vessl propelled by ery of atleast 4,000 horsepower, Merchant Mariner Means a credential issued by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part Credential or MMC 10. lt combines the individual Merchant Mariner's Document, license, and cenficate of registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. subtide Tl part Eas well asthe STCW endorsement into single credential that serves as the marinr's qualification document, cerificate of identification, and certificate of service. ‘Mess Crewmember eating eea, ‘Messenger A light line used for hauling over a heavier rope or hawser Metacenter The imaginary point through which the force of buoyancy acts for small angles of heel ‘Metacentrc Height (GM) Distance between the metacenter and the center of gravity of a ship; a measure of stability ‘Minimum Bend Radius The safe minimum radi for a given diameter, material, and ‘method of bending. Bends of less than this radius may cause darsage tothe rope or Tine MMC Application Means the application for the MMC, as well asthe application for any endorsement on an MMC. Mobile Offshore Driling Means a vestel capable of engaging in drilling operations forthe Unit or MODU exploration for or exploitation of subsea resources. MODU designs include te following: (1) Bottom bearing units, which include: (i) SetE-*levatng (or jack-up) units with moveable, bottomTSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) bearing legs capable of raising the hull sbove the surface ofthe sea; and (ji) Submersible units of ship-shape, begetype, or novel hull design, other than a sef-elevating unit, ntended for operating ‘while bottom bearing @) Surface units with a ship-shape or brge-type displacement ‘ull of single or multiple hull constuction intended for operating ‘na floating condition, including semi-submersibies and drill ships ‘Moment Arm The perpendicular distance ftom the point of application of a ‘tational free tothe line of action of the force Month Means 30 days, forthe purpose of complying with the service requirements ofthis subchapter. Mortise The opening ofa shackle or detachable link. The inside dimention, measured across the opening of a shackle or detachable link. Motor Vessel Means any vessel more than 65 feet in length, which is propelled bby machinery other than steam, Motorboat Means any vesse! indicated in column fve of table 24.05-1(@) in 446 CFR §24.05-1, 65 fee in length or les, whichis equipped ‘with propulsion machinery (ineluding seam). The length must be ‘measured from end-to-end over the deck, excluding sheer. Tis term includes 2 boat equipped witha detachable motor. For the parpose of this subchapter, motorbosts ae included under the term vessel, unless specifically noted ofherwise (1) The various length categories of motorboas are as follows: (@ Any motorboat less than 16 fet in length (i) Any motorboat 16 fect or over and les than 26 feet in length Gil) Any motorboat 26 fet or over and less than 40 fet in length, (Gv) Any motarboat 40 feet or over and not more than 6S feet in Tength {@) The expression “length must be measured from end-to-end lover the deck excluding sheer” Means astraight-ine measurement of the overall length from the foremost part of the ‘vessel to the aftermost part of the vessel, measured parallel tothe centerline. Bowspris, Pumpkins, rudders, outboard motor brackets and similar fitings or atachments are not to be included inthe measurement, Length must be stated in feet and inches, MPI (Magnetic Particle A nondestructive test, using a magnetic field and see filings or Inspection) particles to locate and define flaws in tee structures ‘Master station Means the place where persons on board assemble before boarding a survival caf ‘National Contingency Plan Meaas the National Contingency Plan prepared and published under subsection (4) of 33 U.S.C. §1321‘SAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) [National Driver Register or Means the nationwide repository of information on drivers ‘NDR. maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety ‘Adminstration under 49 U.S.C. chapter 303, [National Maritime Ceoter Means a Coast Guard office tha supports the National Marine elachments Center inthe issuance of merchant mariners’ credentials and endorsements [Notional Officer Means an annotation on an MMC that allows a mariner to serve Endorsement_in the capacities listed in §10.109(a) of 46 CFR. The officer cndorsement serves asthe license andlor eotifiate of repisty pursuant 1946 U.S.C. subtitle parE. "National Rating Means an annotation on an MMC that allows a mariner to serve ‘Endorsement in those capacities set out in 46 CFR §10.109(b) and (e of this prt. The rating endorsement serves asthe merchant marine? document pursuant to 46 U.S.C. subtitle I part. National Response Unit Means the National Response Unit established under subsecion () 0f33 USC. §1321. "Nationality Means the state (nation) in which a person isa citizen orto which ‘person owes permanent allegiance. ‘Natural Gas Fuel Handling Means any enclosed space where natural gs is pumped, ‘Room compressed or processed. Examples of natural gas banding oom include pump rooms, compressor rooms, and natal sat valve rooms [Natural Pivot Point The location ona tug about which the tug tums in the horizental plane. Its generally located on the centeriine of the ship about ‘one-third ofthe ship's length from the bow. ‘Nautical School Vessel Means a vessel operated by or in connection with 2 nautical school oran educational institution under section 558 of tite 40 in the USC. [Navigable Waters Means all navigable waters ofthe United States including the territorial soa of the United States, extending to 12 nautical miles ‘rom United States baselines, es described in Presidential Proclamation No, $928 of December 27, 1988. [Navigable Water of the Includes all waters ofthe teritoral soa ofthe United States as United States described in Presidential Proclamation No. 5928 of December 27, 1988, ‘Navigable water of the Means the sume as this ter i defined in 3 CFR §2.36(2). This United States includes 12-navtical-mile wide U.S. testoral sea as measured from the baseline, U.S. internal waters subject o da influence, and certain US. internal waters not subjee otdal influence. ‘Navigational Safety communications pertaining to the maneuvering of vessels Communications or the directing of vessel movements. Such communiationsare primarily forthe exchange of information between ship stations tnd secondarily between ship stations and coast stations, [NDR- Listed Convictions Means a conviction of say ofthe following motor vebicle-related offenses oc comparable offenses: (1) Operating a motor vehicle while under the inuence of, or alpag‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) impaired by, aleohol or controlled substance; oF (@) A taffic violation arising in connection witha fatal tac sccident, reckless driving, or racing onthe highways. [Near-Coastal Means ocean waters not more than 200 miles offshore ftom the U.S. and its possessions, except for MMCs endorsed as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel for which near-coastal is ited to waters not more than 100 miles offshore from the US. and its possessions. Ths would also iaclude those near-coastal waters ‘denied by another Administration when the U.S. has entered {go treaty or an agreement with that country respecting the recognition ofthe US. nearcoastal endorsement [New Sailing School Vessel Means a sailing school vessel, which is not an existing siting school vessel [New Vessel. (1) For vessels, which require a Certificate of Inspection, a new ‘vessel isa vessel, which has not received an inital Certificate of | Inspection. (@) For vessels that do not require a Certificate of Inspection, 8 ‘new vessel is a vessel, which as not received a Load Line sssigoment. Nip A sharp bend in a line or wire Nipping The Wire To periodically adjust the scope ofthe wire to reduce the wear on any one point. [Non-Hazardous Means an are in which an explosive ga atmosphere isnot ‘expected tobe preset in quantities that require special precautions forthe constriction, ingallation and use of elecical equipment [Non-Resident Alien For the purposes of subchapter H of part 12, and part 15 of 46 (CFR, means an individual whois not citizen or alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, but who is ‘employable inthe United States under the Immigration and [Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq), including an alien crewman described i section 101(8}i5)(D)G) of that Act who ‘meets the requirements of 46 U.S.C. 8103(4)(3)(A). [Non-Selestable A transponder whose coded response is displayed on any Transponder conventional radar operating inthe appropriate band. Noncommercial Communication between coat stations and ship stations other Communications than commercial transport ships, or between ship stations atoard ‘other than commercial transpor ships which pertain tothe needs ‘ofthe ship, [Non-tank Vessel Means ase} propelled vessel that: (1) Is at least 400 gross tons as measured under section 14302 of | tile 45 or, for vessels not measured under that section, 9 measured under section 14502 of 3 U.S: @)Isnota tank vessel, {@) Carries oil of any kind as fuel for main propulsion; and (4) Operates on the navigable waters ofthe United States, al Page‘TsAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) ‘Nommen Pins Novel Lifesaving Appliance or Arrangement Ocean Ocean Towing Ocean Tugs Oceanographic Research ‘Vessel Oceanographic Supply Vessel Oceans ociMF Officer Endorsement Officer in Charge of a ‘Navigational Watch (OICNW) Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch ina ‘Manned Engine Room or Designated Duty Engineer in Periodically ‘Unmanned Engine Room (OICEW) Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, or OCMI Offeet Pate Shackle dlrace defined in section 2101(17a) ofthat tite Stee! pins mounted along the ft bulwark ofa ship that mit the forward sweep ofthe tow wie “Means a lifesaving appliance or arrangement that has new features not fully covered by the provisions ofthis part bt that provides an equal or higher sindard of safety. ‘Under this designation shall be included all tank vessels normally navigating the waters of any ocean or the Gulf of Mexico more than 20 tial mile offshore. Point-o-point towing outside of protected harbors (Ocean-going vessels designed specifically for towing. Means a vessel thatthe Seereury fins is being employed only in insrvtion in ocesnograpiy or imnotogy, or both, or oly i ‘oceanographic or limnological researc, including studies about the sea such as seismic, gravity meter, and magnetic exploration ‘and other marine geophysical x geological surveys atmospheric research, and biological research Means a motor vessel that regularly carries goods, supplies, individuals in addition 1 the crew, or equipment in sport of | exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore mineral or energy resources. “Means the waters seaward ofthe Boundary Lines as described in 46 CFR part 7. For the purposs of establishing sea service credit, the waters of the Inside Passage between Puget Sound and Cape ‘Spencer, Alaska, and the inland waters of another country are not considered oceans. Oil Companies International Marine Forum. “Means an annotation on an MMC that allows a mariner to serve in the capacities listed in §10.'09 of 46 CFR. Means a deck officer qualified atthe operational level ‘Means an engineering officer qualified atthe operational level ‘Means, forthe purposes of 46CFR subchapter B, the ‘commanding officer ofthe National Maritime Center, or any person designated as such by the Commandant, n accordance ‘with 46 CFR §1.01-5(b). [A device red to connect towing components of different sizes‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Offshore Facility Means any facility of any kind located i, on, or under, any of the navigable waters ofthe United States, and any facility of any kind that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and is located in, on, ar under any other watet,othor than a veel or a public vesel, ‘Offshore Installation Means an officer restricted to service on MODUS. An assigned ‘Manager or OIM offshore installation manager is equivalent to amaster ona ‘conventional vessel and isthe person designated by the owner or ‘operator fo be incomplete and vtimate command ofthe unt (Offshore Supply Vessel Means a motor vessel that regulely caries goods, supplies, individuals in addition tothe ere, or equipment ia support of exploration, exploitation, or profuetion of offshore mineral or energy resources (Oil Means ol of eny kind or in any form, inchoding, but not limited to, petroleum, ful ol, sludge, oi ese, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spol (031 Fuel Means ol used as fue! for machinery in the vessel in which itis caried. ‘Means the equipment used for te preparation of ol fuel for delivery to an ol fred boiler, te equipment used forthe preparation of heated ol fel fr delivery to en interoal combustion engine, ad any ol fuel pressure pump, filter, and heater that deals with ol at pressure of more than 1.8 kilograms per square centimeter (25 psi.) gauge. (it Spill Response Vessel Means a vessel that is designated in is certificate of inspection as such a vessel, or tht is adapted o respond toa discharge of ol or ‘hazardous material, Oi Tanker Means a tank vessel that is cortiiated to carry or caries oil in ‘bli as cargo oF cargo residue. For the purposes of qualifying for an STCW endorsement for advance ail tanker cargo operations, this includes tank barges. ‘OnLocation Means that mobile offshore drilling units botiom bearing or ‘moored with anchors placed ine drilling configuration (On the Brake Towing with the tow hawserreseained by the brake system of the towing machine or winch. (On the Dog Towing with the winch having apaw engaged in the ratchet co of the towing machine's drum. Operatvelemergency use of & wineh dog restricts the ability oreleasea tow wire unless the ‘machine is equipped with aremate release mechanism. On-Board Communication A low-powered mobil sation is the maritime mobile service Station intended for use for iternalcortmunications on board a ship, or ‘between a ship and its lifeboats and life-rafts durin lifeboat dls or operation, or for communication within 2 group of vessels being towed or pushed, a well es for fine handling and mooring Onshore Facility Means any facility (including, but not limited to, motor vehicles Oi Fuel UTSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenciature) and rolling stock) of any kind located in, on, or unde, any land ‘within the United States other than submerged land. Open Throat Splter A wire rope termination tht is shaped similarly tos shackle; Socket mates with a closed socket ‘Operate, Operating, or Refers to vessel any time passengers ae embarked whether the ‘Operation (a5 applied fo vessel is underway, at anchor, made fast to shore, or aground ‘the manning requirements of vessels carrying passengers) Operating Station Means the principal steering station on the vessel, fam which the vessel is normally navigated, Operations! Level Means the level of responsibility associated with: (1) Serving as officer in charge of a navigational or engineering watch, or a8 designated duty engincer for periodically unmanned ‘machinery spaces, or as radio operator onboard a seagoing ship; and (@) Maintaining direct control over the performance of ell functions within the designated area of responsibility in accordance with proper procedures and under the direction of an Individual serving in the management level for that aea of| responsibilty. ‘Operator Means any person including, but not limited to, owner, a charterer, or another contractor who conducts, or is responsible {r, the operation ofa vessel (Orally Assisted Means an examination as described in 46 CFR, part 1, subpart 1 Examination of subchepter B administered orally and documented by a Coast Guard exeminer Otherwise Subjeet to the Means subject to the jurisdiction ofthe United States by virtue of Jurisdiction ofthe United United States citizenship, United States vesel documentation or ‘States numbering, or a provided for by intemational agreement to whieh the United States is @ party Overall In Length Means: ]) Fors foreign vessel ora vessel engaged ona foreign voyage, the greater of: () 96 percent ofthe length on a waterline at 85 percent ofthe Teast molded depth measured from the top of the keel (or on 2 vessel designed with a rake of keel, ona waterline parallel to the esigned waterline); or (i) The length from the fore side ofthe stom tothe xis ofthe ‘udder stock on that waterline; and (2) For any other vessel, the horizontal distance ofthe hull between the foremost part ofthe stem and the aftermost part of the stem, excluding flings and stachments (Overall Length The horizontal distance of the hull between the foremost part of the stem and the aftermost part ofthe stem, excluding fittings and atachments,‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) COverriding Operational Meaascccumstances in which essential shipboard work cannot Condition be delayed due to safety or environmental reasons, or could not have ressonably been anticipated atthe commencement ofthe voyage (Owner or Operator Means (1) In the case ofa vessel, any person owning, operating, or chartering by demise, such vessel, and (2) in the ease of an onshore facility, and an offshore facility, any perton owning or operating such onshore facility or offshore facility, and (@) Inthe case of any abandoned offshore facility, the person who ‘owned or operated such facility immediately prior to such abandonment. Padeye A metal iting welded to a deck or bulkhead designed to accept a chain or shackle. Panama Type Faicead or A non-oller type fairlead mounted a the ships side and enclosed, ‘Chock so that mooring lines may be led to shore with equal facility tither above or below the horizontal. Strictly pertain only to ‘hirleads complying withthe Paname Canal Regulations but ‘often applied to any closed firlead or chock. Parceling Wrapping a line of wire with strips of canvas. Partially Protected Waters Means: (1) Waters within 20 patial miles (37 kilometers) ofthe mouth ‘of' harbor of safe refuge, unless determined by the OCMI to be exposed waters; and (@) Taos portions of rivers, harbors, lakes, ete. which the OCMI 22‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report cn Task #33-03 (Nomenclature) Seagoing Condition Seagoing Motor Vesse! Seagoing Service Seagoing Vessel Second Engineer Officer Secondary Tos ywline Secretary Section Moe lus Security 20065 Seize Selectable Transponder seine Selective Ci ing Means the operating condition of the vessel with the personnel, equipment, fuids, and ballast necessary for safe operation on the ‘waters where the vessel operates. ‘Meant a motor vessel ofa least 300 gros tons as measured under tection 14502 of 46 U.S.C, or an alternate tonnage ‘measured under section 14302 of 46 U.S.C. as prescribed by the ‘Secretary under section 14104 of 46 U.S.C. making voyages ‘beyond the Boundary Line. ‘Means service onboard a ship/vessel relevant tothe issue of a credential or other qualification Means a ship that operates beyond the boundary line specified in 46 CFR par 7. ‘Means an engincer officer nex in rank fo the chief engineer ‘officer and upon whom the responsibilty forthe mechanical propulsion and the operation and maintenance ofthe mechanical ‘and electrical installations of the ship wll fall nthe event ofthe incapoity ofthe chief engineer officer. ‘An ercergency towline rigged on the tow prior to getting ‘underway. Itcan be deployed rapidly without assistance from personnel on board the tow. ‘Means the Secrotry ofthe department in which the Coast Guard is operating [As sed in reference to wire rope, the effective area of the steal in ‘wire rope multiplied by the modulus of elasticity ofthe stel Means (0) A security zone is an area of land, water, or land and water ‘whieh sso designated by the Ceptain of the Port or Distiet Comtander for such time as is necessary to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or wateefiont facility, to safeguard pors, harbors, tettories, or waters ofthe United States or to secure the observance ofthe rights and obligations of the Unite States (2) The purpose ofa security zone is to safeguard from destro:tion, loss, or injury from sabotage or other subversive ats, sccidets, or other eases ofa similar nature: @ Vessels, (i Harbors, Gi) Ports, sod (iv) Waterfront facilites in the Unite States and all teitory and wate, continental a insular, that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States To bind with small stuf, as one rope to another ora rope to 8 spar. {A transponder whose coded response may be inhibited or displayed on aredar on demand by the operator of that radar. 'A means of calling in which signals are transmitted in accordance with a prearranged code to operate particular automatic,‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Self Propelled Self-Propelled Tank Vessel Self Propelled Vessel Senior Company Offical Senior Company Official Service (as used when computing the required service for endorsements) Service As Service Spaces Serving Shackle Shaft Horsepower s7iPage Shark Jaws Sheave Sheeting Ship attention device atthe station whose attention is sought. asthe same meaning asthe terms “propelled by machinery” and “mechanically propelled." This term includes vessels fitted with both sils and mechanical propulsion “Means a sel-propeled tank vessel, other than atankship, ‘Aay vessel with means of self propulsion, including sis. ‘Means the president, vce president, vice president fr personne, personnel director, or similarly titled or responsible individual, oF ‘lower-level employee designated in writing by one of these {ndividuals forthe purpose of certifying employment and whose signature ison file atthe REC at which application is made. Means the president, vce president, vice president for personne, personne director, or similarly titled or responsible individual, Another employee designated in writing by one ofthese Individuals forthe purpose of certifying employment. ‘Means the ime period in days, a person is assigned to work. On MODUS, this excludes time spent ashore as part of erew rotation Used when computing the required service for MODU endorsements, means the time period, in days, a person is assigned to work on MODUs, excluding time speat ashore as part ‘of erew rotation. A day isa minimum of four hours, and no additional credit is received for periods served over eight hours. Service spaces are spaces that are used for galleys, panties containing cooking appliances, lockers, strerooms, paint and lamp rooms and similar spaces that contain highly combustible ‘material, laundries, nrbage and trash disposal and stowage rooms, workshops otber than those forming part of the machinery spaces, and similar spaces and tranks to such spaces. ‘To wrap smal stuff tightly around a ope that has been previously ‘wormed and parceled U-shaped mal fiting, closed atthe open end with pi, used ro connect wie, chain and similar components See “Horsepower, shaft” ‘Mechanically Operated stopper device located jst forward of the towing or anchor handling veseT' tow pins used to stopper off | and hold, while under tension, towing pendsns, chain and other ‘equipment durin tow connection or disconnecting process or anchor handling operations ‘A pulley witha rim, used to support or guide rope in operation Tn towing, the tow’s meandering from the towing vessels track, ‘The tow may sheer out oa constant postion on one side of the tugs trac, ot may swing from one side tothe other with a ‘ny long period of several minutes or more. ‘Means a vessel using any mode of propulsion, including sail and auxiliary sil‘TSAC Subcommitte final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Ship Barth Sution A mobile cart station in the maritime mobile-satellite service Tecated on bosrd ship. Ship or Veessl Security Meane the person on board the vessel accountable to dhe master ‘Officet for the security ofthe vessel, including implementation and ‘maintenance of the Vessel Security Plan and for liaison with th (Company Security Officer and the waterfont facility Ship Radio tation License An authorization issued by the Commission to operate a radio station onboard a vessel Ship Security Alert System Shipboard system required by SOLAS Regulation XI-Y 6 10 (SSAS) covertly send an alert toa competent authority of vessel's fag State indicating a security threat to the vessel Ship Security Plan A plan required for ships subject to provisions ofthe International Ship and Port Facility Security (SPS) Code, Ship Sution A miobile station in the maritime mobile service located on-board ‘vessel which i not permanently moored, other than a survival craft station ‘Shock Line A length of large diameter (12°-15") nylon line generally 250 > 300 fet Tong used between a towing vessels tow wire and the tows towing bridle pendant or chin forthe purpose of absorbing and dampening the shock on the tow gear by ses conditions. Shoring Process of placing props against structure or cargo to prevent braking, sagging, or movesment in seaway, or fo hold ship ‘upright in dey dock, ‘Shor Intemational Voyage An inerational voyage inthe course of which a vessel is aot ‘more than 200 miles from a port or place in which the passengers and erew could be placed in safety. Neither the distance between ‘the lat port of call inthe country in which the voyage begins aad the final port of destination, nor the return vayage, may exceed 600 mils, The final pot of destination isthe last port of callin the scheduled voyage at which the vessel commences its return ‘voyage tothe country in which the voyage began. Short Stay SA minimum distances between tug and tow used during harbor operations “to bing to shor stay.” Shot A standard length of chai, 15 fathoms (90 fet. Shut-off-valve A valve that closes pipeline and provides nominal metal-to- ‘metal contact between the valve operating pers, including the disc and gat, and the valve body. igle or double bits located approximately a the pivot point of a vessel Side-Slipping Moving sideways through the water. Similar Stage of Means the stage at which: Construction (1) Construction identifiable with a specific vessel begins; and (2) Assembly ofthat vessel has coramenced comprising at leas 50 metric tons (55.1 US. tons) or | percent ofthe estimated miss ofall structural material, whichever is less, Simulated Transfer Means a transfer practiced in a coutse meeting the requirements Side Bite‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Slip Slugged Welds Small Passenger Vessel Small Staff Smit Bracket Snapback Snatch Block Socket Sound Spark Arrester of §13.121 of 46 CER subchapter B that uses simulation to meet ‘aft of the service on transfers required for tenkerman by §13.203, 0¢ §13.308 of subchapter B. ‘A portion of the underwater bull with significant longitadinal ane vertical dimensions but without appreciable transverse dimensions. Its purpose isto give directional stability tothe bul On some moveable twin skegged tows the skeg may be moved increase directional stability and reduce yawing, ‘To part from an anchor by unshackling the chain. To release completely or let run overboard Slugged Welds involve laying welding rods, eable, bolts or other extraneous material ina welding groove and then welding over it Means a vessel of less than 100 gross tons: (2) Carrying more than six passengers, including atleast one passenger for hire; (2) That is chartered withthe crew provided or specified by the ‘owner or owner's representative and carrying more than six passengers; (G) That is chartered with no crew provided or specified by the owner or owner's representative and carrying more than 12 passengers; or (4) That isa submersible vessel carrying atleast one passenger for hire, ‘Aay smallcircumference line used for general purposes {A fitting for securing the end link ofa chafing chain consisting of ‘wo vertical plates mounted on a base with a sliding bolt passing through the plates. A fitting welded on deck to enable towing connections tobe made quickly and securely; the bracket consist ‘ofa large sliding pinto receive the eye ofa tow line; often found. ‘in pairs as a standard feature on some barges for connecting towing brides; it was named after the inventor, Dutch towing specialist company, Smit International. ‘The sudden recoil occuring when a line part. ‘Atype of fread that can be opened easily to insert bight of line. ‘Aire zope termination attached by spelter (zine) or Thermo-set resin poured socket ‘To measure depth of water at sea or the depth ofa liquid ina hip’ tanks, To erike a chan ink with a hammer to dotctersckr for loose studs, ‘Means any device, assembly, or method of a mechanical, centrifugal, cooling o other type and ofa size suitable forthe retention or quenching of sparks in exhaust pipes from intemal combustion engines. ‘ACClass I, Zone 0 hazardous area in Article $0S of the National ectical Code that may require special considerations for‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) clectrcal equipment installed in such locations, ‘Special Personnel Means all persons who are not passengers ar members ofthe crew and who ure cared on bard special purpose vessel in connection with the special purpose of that vessel or because of| special work being caried ut aboard that vessel. Special personne inde: (4) On oceanographic research vessels, scientific personnel; and (2) On nautical school vesses, students, cadets, and instructors who are not members ofthe crew. ‘Special Purpose Vessel Means a mechanically soif-propelied vessel, which by reason of ite Sanetion caries on board more than 12 special personnel ‘including passenger. Special purpose vessels include ‘oceanographic research vessels and nautical school vessels. Splay To unplay and broom the bitter end of a wire rope, usually done preparatory (attaching socket Spliced Eye A wire rope termination formed by inaying the rope and ‘ntertvining the stands to form an eye. Spooling Winding a ope on a reel or drum. Spring Lay Rope A rope combining fer and wie ‘See “spring.” ‘A pendant or grommet used to dampen towline surges. Stability Ability ofa ship to ght itself after being hecled over. Staff Officer Means a person who holds an MMC with an officer endorsement listed in §10.109(a)(36) through (a(43) ofthis 46 CFR, Standard of Competence Means the level of proficiency tobe achieved for the proper performance of duies onboard vessels according national and {ntemational criteria Staple A metal arch welded toa deck or cap rail and designed to faislead lines Starboard The right-hand side ofa ship when looking forward; the opposite cof por.” State Means cach of the several States ofthe United States, the District ‘of Columb, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guim, ‘American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, the Trust “Teritories of the Pacific Islands, the Coramonwealth ofthe Northern Marianas Islands, and any other commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, Static Load The force applied by deadweight, often refered to asthe “average” or “mean” load ton One or more transmitters or 8 combination of transmiters and receivers, including the accessory equipment, necessary at one Jocation for carrying on radio communication services. STCW Means the Interational Convention on Standards of Tesining, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (incorporated by reference, se §10.103 of this subpar) STCW Code Means the Seafarers’ Training Certification and Watchkeeping stTSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) ‘Code (incorporated by reference, see §10.103 of this 46 CFR), STCW Endorsement Means an annotation on an MMC that allows a mariner to serve in those capacities under §10.109(d) of 46 CFR. The STCW ‘endorsement serves a8 evidence that a mariner has met the requirements of the STCW Convention. Steady (or static) Towline Resistance ofthe ship tobe towed, the tow hawser, andthe ‘Tension vertical component of wire catenay. Stem The forward extremity ofa ship's hull Stem The ear section ofa ship. Stem Planes The after horizontal control surfaces of submarine normally used to control depth and angles Stem Rollers The horizontal and vertical rollers the stem ofa tug used to lead capture and control the tow hawscr. Stoward's Department Means the department that includes entertainment personnel and all service personnel, including waitstaff, housekeeping staff, nd galley workers, as defined in the vessel security plan approved by the Sceretary under 46 U.S.C, 70103(¢). Thee personnel may also be refered to 8s members ofthe hotel department oo alerge passenger vessel ‘Stokes Streicher A wire mesh container used to transfer injured personnel through hatches onboard ship. Stopper A short length of line wrapped around a line to stop it rom running. Strain To draw or stretch tight to injure or weaken by force, pressure, fe, fo stretch of force beyond the aormal, customary limits; 0 change the form or size of, by applying extemal force Strap A short working wire with spliced eye at each end. Stream To extend or inerease the scape of the tow hawser. Strongback A wood or metal bar, which is used to hold a patch or shoring in place ‘Stud-Link chainlink with a bar fited across the middle to prevent the chain from kinking. Submersible Pump Watertight electric pump that can be lowered into a flooded compartment to pump tou Suction Lif A measurement i fet ofthe ability of@ pump to raise water or liquid to the intake af the pump that takes into account friction and entrance losses. Switease drum An auxiliary or second drum ofa tu's tow winch used for handling the work wire! pendant wite in anchor handling operations. May also be used for tugs stem line, working wire ‘ine during tow make up and barge work and for storing under- rider pendants ealpan‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenctature) Support Level Surge Gear Survival Craft Survival Cra Station Suspicious Vehicle Swoge Sway Swede Wire ‘Swing-Meter Swivel Synthetic Hawser Tailboat ‘Means the level of responsibility associated with performing ‘assigned tasks, duties, or esponsiilities onboard a seagoing ship ‘under the direction of an individaal serving in the operational or management level Lengths grade 2 o 3 stu link anchor chain (generally in one shot lengths) used between a towing vesels tow wire and the tows ‘owing bridle pendant o chain forthe purpose of absorbing and danpeaing the shock on the tow gear by sea conditions ‘Means a craft eapable of sustaining the lives of persons in distress fom the time of abandoning the vsssel on which the persons ‘were originally carried. The term includes lifeboats, liferats, ‘buoyant apparatus, and lifefloat, but does not include rescue boats ‘A mobile station in the maritime or aeronautical mobile service intended solely for survival purposes and located on any lifeboat, lifer or other survival equipment ‘Means a vebicle that by the totality of the circumstances surrounding its appearance or actions including but not limited to ‘operation contrary to posted guidance and the experience and ‘eaining ofthe observing offical, presents a particularzed and ‘objective bass to suspect that it is engaged unusual or out of the ‘ordinary behavior. ‘To conneet, splice, or terminate wite rope by use of ste! ftings installed under extremely high pressure. ‘Motion of ship in which iis displaced laterally, as distinct from rolling See “roll” and “yaw.” (Spring lay fiber strands lad alternately around a fiber core Its generally ‘used for pulling tow gear on boaré the tug and for hanging off tow gear on the tow. The construcion is 6x3x19 6 stands alternating polypropylene and wire rope in each stand, The wire strands re 19 wires each andthe poly isin the form ofa single strand, The core of the entire ropes also polypropylene. Spring lay i used for the above named purposes because itis very flexible and even shock resistant tut itis eatively weak at approximately 1/3 of regular wirerope strength. Means an electronic or electric device that indicates the rate of tum of the vessel on board which tis installed, {A removable anchor chan lnk fied to revolve freely and thus keep turns out ofa chain Aline or pendent used for towing made from any of group of| continuous or synthetic fibers ‘A tug positioned atthe stom of tow with a headline secured to the tow. It is use to assist the towing tug in controlling 3 tow that doesnot follow well orto provide the ability to slow or stop ‘tow as needed,‘TSAC Subcommittee Final teport on Task #23-03 (Nomenclature) ‘Tandem (Tug or Tow) Units inline oe unit infront ofthe other unit, ‘Tandem Tow A tow of two vessels caried out by tug having a double drum tow winch with two tow wires or by a tug with a single drum tow winch with an under-rider drum. A tug with a single drum tow ‘winch can also tow multiple tows by ulizng intermediate Dawes between the tows. Tank Barge Means a non-elf propelled tank vessel ‘Tank Room Means the gastight space surrounding a natural gas fuel tank, containing all ank connections and all ank valves, which is ‘encouraged or may be required, as 8 condition of port entry to report beyond this eea to facilitate traffic management within the VTS area, ‘Vessel Traffic Services Means a service implemented under pat 161 of 33 CFR by the (VTS) United States Coast Guard designed 1 improve the safety and efficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment. The ‘VTS has the capability to interact with marine traffic and respond to trafic situations developing inthe VTS area Vessel Waterfront Facility Means the activites that occur when a vessel is directly and Taterface immediately affected by an action involving the movement of people good o he rovsns opr serves for fom he ‘Voith-Schneider Propeller A propeller that generates thrust at right angles to the axis of rotation, which, through control of the angle of stack of the ‘vertical proplie biades, ean be directed through 360 degress thus acting as both propeller and rudder. Voyage Charterer Means the party who hires a vessel fora single voyage. The ‘owner and his crew manage the vessel, but tb charterer selects the port of destination, ‘VTS Special Area Means a waterway within a VIS area in which special openting requirements apply. VTS User Means vessel, or an owner, operator, charterer, maser, oF person directing the movement ofa vessel, that is: (1) Subject to the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act, (@) Required to participate in a VMRS within a VTS area (YMRS User. ‘VTS User's Manual “Means the manual established and distributed by the VTS to provide the mariner with a description of the services offered and rules in force for that VTS. Additonaly, the manual may include cartes showing the area and sector boundaries, general ‘navigational information about the area, and procedures, radio frequencies, reporting provisions and etter information, which ‘may assist the mariner while in the VTS area, Walls Brake A wire brake used for keoping 2 steady load on a wire ropes it is installed on a drum, ‘Warm Water Means water where the monthly mean low water temperature is ‘normally more than 15 °C (59 °F) Warping Head The horizontal drum of winch, around which a rope is wound‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report cn Tsk #13-03 (Nomenclature) ‘Warping Tog Watch Water Brake We Weather Deck ‘Western Rivers Wetted Surfice Whee! House Whiskey Locker Williams Target Sled Winch Windward Wie Rope ‘Wire Rope Pendant ‘Work Space ‘Worst Case Discharge ¥.Gate Yawing wl rsas {or heaving in o paying out ‘A sanll boat used 19 contol the heeding and speed of tow daring connection ofthe towline. ‘The ect of listening ona designated frequency. A device attached tothe ster ofa vessel (usualy in lieu of propeller that provides drag for directional stability. ‘Means the United States Coast Guard ‘Means the uppermost deck exposed tothe weather Mesa (1) The Mississippi River, (@) Th Mississippi River's tributaries, South Pass, and Southwest Pass, tothe navigntional demarcation lines dividing the high seas| ‘rom harbors, rivers, and other inland waters ofthe United States; {@) Th Port Allen-Morgan City Alternate Route; (4) That part of the Atchafalaya River above its junction withthe Port Allen-Morgan City Altemate Route including the Old River and the Red River; and (G) Thee waters specified in 33 CFR 89.25. ‘The area ofthe vessel below the waterline, whichis exposed to theses, “Main location of steeringlengine controls and navigation equipment Storage ares below the wheelhouse “The target used most for gunnery exercises, ‘An electric, hydraulic, or steam machine abo hauling in line, wire, or chain ‘Toward the wind, Rope constructed of wire strands twisted together, as distinct, from the more common, and weaker, fiber rope. ‘A length of wire wih a termination fiting at each end, ‘Means any aea onthe vessel where the crew could be present ‘while on duty and performing ther assigned tasks. Means (1) Inthe case ofa vessel, a discharge in adverse weather concitions ofits entire cargo @) Inthe case of an offshore facility or onshore facility, the largest foreseeable discharge in adverse weather conditions. ‘A piping connection with lage inlet section and tvo smaller tuft sections to permit hook af ts hoses tn ane pnp cnet Failure ofa vessel to hold a steady course because of forces of ‘wind, ta, damage to vessel, etc. In towing, yaw angle isthe Aifference berwoen the tows heading and the tg's heading. ‘Yawing can be manifested by an oscillation of te tow’s heading bya small angle to either side of the base course, withthe tow remaining on the same tack as the tug. See also “sheer,” "sway," “piteh” and “oll.” ship used for‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) ‘Year Means 360 days forthe purpose of complying withthe service requirements ofthis subchapter. ‘Yield Strength A measure ofthe maximum stress that can be applied to ‘material without permanent deformation. This isthe value ofthe strese atthe clastic limit for materia for which thre isan elastic mit ‘You Means the owner of towing vessel, unless otherwise specified Z-Drive Propulsion A mode of propulsion that uss a 360 degree rotating drive which ‘an be positioned inthe hull during design to provide the ‘optimum propulsion APPENDIX TWO- ACRONYMS Acronym Definition ‘ABS American Bureau of Shipping ACOE Army Comps of Engineers "AIS Automatic Identification System AMTS. Automated Maritime Telecoramunications System ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid ‘ASP Alternative Security Programs ATB Articulated Tug Barge B Beam BCO Ballast Control Operator BS. Barge Supervisor BWM. Ballast Water Management BWMS_ Ballas Water Management S CDC Certain Dangerous Cargo CDC's Certain Dangerous Cargoes CEMS Crew Endurance Management System CEP Crew Endurance Plan CEWG Crew Endurance Working Group CFR Code of Federal Regulations CG. Center of Gravity CG-CVC Coast Guard Conversion by the Commandant lPage‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #1303 (Nomenclature) oxo co cop's col COLREGS, ‘cor oP. 30 CR, cvs CWA DDE DL DMA Dos Dwr EAP ECDIS EPS EPA EPIRB ETA Fe FR oM mss Ps car FE, EP "D> HSC TASS 110 IMO 10?P Bs 1M ISM Code 1S? ISPS Code ssc 173 irae Compressed Natural Gas (Commanding Officer Centificates of Documentation Cerificate of Inspection Intemational Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea Captain ofthe Port, Controlled Propeller Pitch Company Security Officer Continuous Synopsis Record (Cooperative Vessel Traffic Services (Clean Water Act Designated Duty Engineer Dangerous Liquid Defense Mapping Agency Declaration of Security Deed Weight Employee Assistance Program Electronic Chart Display and Information System Extra Improved Plow Steel Wire Environmental Protection Agency Emergency Position Indicating Radiabescon Estimated Time of Ariv Federal Communications Commission Final Report Metacentic Height Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Global Positioning System Gross Register Tons Human Factors Engineering Horse Power Hearing Protection Device High-Speed Craft Intemational Anti-fouling Systems Certifeate International Labor Organization International Maritime Organization Intemational Oil Polltion Prevention Certificate Improved Plow Stel Iteraational Safety Management Code International Safety Management Code Ship & Port Facility Security Code International Ship and Port Facility Security Code International Ship Security Cerificate Integrated Tug Barge‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) TTC International Toanage Convention System ITU International Telecommunication Union ITUR Intemational Telecommuniation Union Radiocomrmunicetion IWRC _ Independent Wire Rope Core KUP Knowledge Understanding Proficiencies kW Kilowatt LBP Length Between Perpendiculars LG Liquid Gas LLL Load Line Leogth NM Local Notice ts Mariners LOA. Length Overali LOD. Length On Deck LWL Length onthe Waterline MARPOL International Coaveation for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships MARSEC Maritime Secucty ‘MISLE Marine Information fo Safety and Law Enforcement MMC Merchant Marince Credential MMSI_ Maritime Mobile Service Identities MODU Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit MOU Memorandumof Understanding MRO Medical Review Officer MSC Marine Safety Center MSDs Marine Sanitation Devices MISA Maritime Transportation Security Act NDR. National Driver Registry NDT Non Destructive Testing NFPA. National Fire Frotection Association NLS_ Noxious Liquid Substance NOS National Ocean Service NPDES. National Plluion Discharge Elimination System NTM_ Notice To Mariners OCIMF Oil Companies International Marine Forum ‘OCMI_ Officer in Charge, Marne Inspection ‘OCS Outer Continental Shelf OICEW Officer In Charge of an Engineering Watch OICNW Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch ‘OM Offshore Installation Manager OUTV. Operator of Uninspected Towing Vessel PDE Personal Floatation Device PIC Person In Charge PR_ Position Report PSC Port State Control PWS Public Water System lage‘TSAC Subcommittee Fieal Repart an Tack #13-08 (Nomenclature) QA. Qualified Assessor QS. Quality Standard System RACON Radar Beacon RCC Rescue Coordination Center RCS. Recognized Classification Society REC Regional Examination Center REPNW Rating Forming Part of @ Navigational Watch ROAFS Record Intemational Anti-fouling Systems ‘SAP. Substance Abuse Professional SID Seafarer’ Identification Document SMS_ Safety Management System SOLAS Intemational Convention forthe Safety of Life at Sea SP Sailing Plan SSAS_ Ship Security Alert System SSP_ Ship Security Plan ‘STCW Intemational Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers TOAR Towing Officer's Assessment Record ‘TSA. Transportation Security Administration TSAC Towing Safety Advisory Committee TVNCOE Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise TWIC Transportation Worker leatification Credential ‘VDR Voyage Data Recorder VGP_ Vessel General Peenit YMC. Vessel Movement Center VMS Vessel Movement Reporting System VSO Vessel Security Officer VSP_ Vessel Security lan VIC Vessel Traffic Center ‘VIS. Vessel Traffic Service Wl Paee‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report an Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) APPENDIX THREE- DRAWINGS igure One—Towbo wl Pace‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) se Wlroce‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomendature) Figure Thres Wilts — Produced by Cadet N. Berger, SUNY Maritim College Mirage‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task#13-03 (Nomenclature) ig 4 Breasted Tug Tow Breasted Tug Tow - Produced by Cadet N. Berger, SUNY Maritime College ml rage‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Fig 5 Tandem Tug Tow ‘Tandem Tug Tow Produced by Cadet N. Berger, SUNY Maritime College Fig 6 Tandem Tow — Double Drum Double Drum — Produced b please‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-08 (Nomenclature) Fig 7 Tandem Tow— Intermediate Intermediate — Produced by Cadet N. Berger, SUNY Maritime College wlrace“TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature) Fig 8 Tandem Tow — Underrider Wire Underrider Wire — Produced by Cadet N. Berger, SUNY Maritime College‘TSAC Subcommittee Final Report on Task #13-03 (Nomenclature APPENDIX FOUR- TASK STATEMENT 1. TOWING SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TSAC) TASK STATEMENT TASK #13-03, 1 TASK TITLE: Recommenctions to Create Standardized Terminology forthe Towing Industry 11, BACKGROUND: “The towing industry isa diverse operation with Tugboats, Towbosts, and Assistance Towing ‘vessels navigating and operating in Rivers, Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal, and Oceans. As the industry moves within and expands operating areas the potential for regional or uncommon terminology regarding may create confusion and uncertainty in mvigation, operation. Further usage of uncommon terminology hinders interaction and communicaticn between within industry and ‘government agencies MI DISCUSSION: ‘As the Towing Industry moves toward “inspected vessel” status, the standardization of

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