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Tighten the knot and slide it on the standing line to adjust tension.Make one additional coil around the standing line on the outside of the coils just made.

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Coil the free end twice around the standing line working back toward the post.

Make a turn around a post or other object several feet from the free end.

Scroll to see Animated Tautline Hitch Knot below the illustration and tying instructions. However, the Midshipman's Hitch is in fact a more secure knot to use for this purpose, although it is not quite as easy to adjust. An alternative way of finishing the knot is to reverse the direction of the Half Hitch (step 3), which Clifford Ashley states will eliminate much of the torsion that might cause the knot to twist. This is the knot that the Boy Scouts of America recommends for an adjustable sliding knot. Campers like to use this knot to secure tent guy lines because the hitch slides freely, yet jams under load, making adjustments to the line easy. The Tautline Hitch is essentially a Rolling Hitch tied on the standing part of a tight line after it has been secured around a object. Useful for lines that may need adjustment. This knot can be slipped to tighten or loosen a line, then holds fast under load. Two lengths of tested manila rope (20mm diameter) are used with the stage.Home Rope Knots Tautline Hitch Tautline Hitch A stage is a strong thick plank of wood, at least 43 cms in breadth with two cross pieces nailed at the right angles are called harm. Stage hitch: For working over side paint work, stages have to be rigged. Cat’s paw: It is used for shortening a rope sling.Ģ0. Double black wall hitch: It is used when the rope and hooks are of different size.ġ9. They are normally used when the rope and hooks are of the same size:ġ8. Black wall hitch: It is used for hitching a rope quickly to the hook but they are not reliable. Timber hitch and half hitch: It is used for lowering a spar vertically up or down through a narrow opening such as man hold or towing a log stern.ġ7. Marlinespike hitch: It is used for hitching a rope to a marline spike or similar object.ġ6. Timber hitch: It is used for securing the end of a rope to a log or spar when towing and lifting.ġ5. Two half hitches is the commonest of all hitches for mooring in particular and also for general utility. Clove hitch: It is used to secure a rope to a spar or guard-rail or with the similar fittings.ġ4. This knot is less often referred to as a clove hitch over itself, double half-hitch, or full-hitch. Round turn and two half hitches: It is used to secure a rope to a ring or a spar. Rolling hitch: It is used for securing a small size rope under strain or to a spar.ġ2. Half hitch: It is used as a part of the other hitches.ġ1. Bucket hitch/fisherman bend: Used for Tying a rope to the handle of a bucket in small craft it is used with the anchor ring.ġ0. Carrick bend: It is used to join two hawsers together when the joint has to pass over the warping drum.ĩ. Single sheet bend/double sheet bend: Used to join two rope of the same size and also to be used to tying the sheets with the clew of a sail.Ĩ. Put the smaller bight under the arms and put the longer one under the thighs.ħ. It can be used to lower a man over the ship side. Bowline on the bight: May be used in an emergency. Running bowline: It is used for making a running noose at the end of the rope.Ħ. It is also used for providing a hand grip on the keel grab lines.ĥ. Sheep shank: Used for temporary shortening a rope or strengthening the damaged part of the rope.

The reef knot is also used to join two ropes of equal size.Ĥ. Reef knot: It is used to the reef point which is used for shortening the is also used to tie a bundle with the single rope. Figure of 8 knot: Provide foothold on the lifeline of the lifeboat davit and with the keel grab line and prevent the rope from unreeving patent log with the log line.ģ.

Overhand knot: It is used for temporary whipping and preventing the rope unreeving from the block and provides the foothold for the life line.Ģ.

ANNEX III – Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliancesġ.

ANNEX II – Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity.

Annex 1 – Positioning and technical details of lights and shapes.

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Part F – Verification of compliance with the provisions of the Convention.Rule 35 – Sound signals in restricted visibility.Rule 34 – Manoeuvring and warning signals.Rule 30 – Anchored vessels and vessels aground.Rule 28 – Vessels constrained by their draught.Rule 25 – Sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars.Rule 23 – Power-driven vessels underway.Rule 19 – Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility.

Rule 18 – Responsibilities between vessels.