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Passage 21


So many lives are lost every year due to accidents involving towing and morring ropes .
Please spare a few minutes to read this. It may save your life.
A.     Always  wear a safety helmet when on the deck of a tug, lighter or barge engaged in moring , cargo or towing operations.
B.     Always wear shose（not slippers）when working on deck.
C.     Never stand underneath an object being hoisted or deck.
D.     Never stand within a bight of a rope.
E.      Never stand close to mooring or towing ropse under strain . if they break, the backlash can be fatal.
F.      Hoisting or lowering operations should always be carried out with a person at the controls. Failure to do so many cost you a limb or even your life.
G. Shackles and thimbles should never go through roller fairleads.The ropes may jump off and cause injuries.All ropes and wires should be inspected regularly, and renewed for wear and tear whenever necessary.
H.Always wear a lifejackt when working or walking on the deck of a barge or lighter during rough seas, rain or whenever the deck is wet. You may slip and fall into the water.