航海英语朗读7

2021-03-26 18:12:1001:50 315

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Passage 7
So many lives are lost every year due to accidents involving towing and mooring 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 mooring, cargo or towing operations.
B. Always wear shoes (not slippers) when working on deck.
C. Never stand underneath an object being hoisted or lowered.
D. Never stand within a bight of a rope.
E. Never stand close to mooring or towing ropes 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 may 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 lifejacket 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.