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原文传递 On the Water

题名：	On the Water
正文语种：	eng
作者：	JOEL MILTON
摘要：	In addition to the important details of line selection and rigging for towing alongside mentioned in the previous two columns, there are many pitfalls large and small to pay attention to. The lines used for towing alongside will, like everything else, degrade over time with increased usage. Besides rinsing the salt out of them occasionally there is no real maintenance for lines, and you cannot fix any of the damage. All you can do is try to slow down the rate of degradation as much as possible. It's all about protecting tow lines while they are in use and storing them properly. Abrasion is always among the worst enemies of lines. Smooth surfaces to bear upon and run across is vital to maximizing the working life of lines. Tracing the exact paths of the lines on all bitts, cleats, bullnoses, chocks and any other fittings used (on both the tug and the barge) and keeping them as smooth as possible is key. Rough, pitted steel will act like a cheese grater, and will slowly (or not so slowly) shred your lines. Non-skid decks act like coarse sandpaper on deck lines when they are dragged across it.
出版年：	2022
期刊名称：	Work Boat
卷：	79
期：	8
页码：	8-8