Seamanship Techniques 2011 E Part 4 pdf

103Wirework and Rigging Gyn Tackle This purchase (Figure 4.29) comprises a double and treble block, with a cordage or wire fall rove between them. The standing part is secured to the double block. The tackle produces a power gain of 6 or 5, depending on whether it is used to advantage or disadvantage. Three-fold Purchase A heavy duty tackle comprising two triple sheave blocks with a rope or wire fall rove between both blocks, this purchase is used extensively in heavy lift work for both topping lift and lifting purchase (see Figure 4.30). There are two methods of reeving the three-fold purchase, one with the sheaves of both blocks in the same plane and the second, more popular, method with the plane of the sheaves in each block at right- angles to each other. The advantage of the latter, is that when the lift is made, the lower block hangs vertically without toppling over to one side. Chain Blocks There are several types of chain block in general use, the most common being (a) spur geared blocks, (b) lever and ratchet, and (c) wormwheel operation. They are often referred to as chain hoists, having a mechanical advantage of between 5 and 250. The lifting capability will be variable but their use for up to 40 tonnes is not uncommon practice. Although they are usually found operating from inside the machinery spaces of vessels, for numerous duties they may be employed on deck. Figure 4.27 Luff tackle. Figure 4.28 Double luff tackle. Figure 4.30 Three-fold purchase.Figure 4.29 Gyn tackle. 104 Seamanship Techniques With spur geared blocks a manual drive chain turns a through spindle via geared cog wheels. A ratchet and pawl system is also incorporated so that the load may be held suspended from the load chain. This load chain is held by a sprocket arrangement which is being driven by the operation of the through spindle. The lever and ratchet types, generally used for lighter work, are smaller and permit optional positioning wherever it is required. They are usually equipped with a reversible pawl system which allows its ratchet wheel to be turned in operation in either direction. Wormwheel Load sprocket Driving sprocket Worm Load chain Operating hand chain Ratchet wheel Hard steel ball Cap Driving sprocket Brake disc Hoist Load chain Thrust collar Friction washer Figure 4.31 Chain block. 105Wirework and Rigging In wormwheel operation (Figure 4.31) an endless operating chain passes over a flywheel that causes an axle fitted with a worm screw to rotate. The worm screw engages with the helical teeth of a larger gear wheel, causing the load sprocket to turn and heave on the load chain. The load chain may be led through a floating block to increase the purchase effect of the machine or, as in Figure 4.31, be led direct from the load sprocket to the lifting hook. Nearly all these types of chain block incorporate a braking system that allows the weight being lifted to be suspended. Weston’s Differential Purchase Let us find the mechanical advantage (see Figure 4.32). Consider a load, W, being raised by the effort P. Each of the chains A and B support 1 2 W ( 1 2 weight) Take moments about centre C. Let radii of large sheave be represented by R and small sheave by r. Then 1 2 W × CD = (P × CF) + ( 1 2 W × CE) By transposition of the above equation P × CF = ( 1 2 W × CD) – ( 1 2 W × CE) Substitute radii R and r PR = 1 2 W(CD – CE) PR = 1 2 W(R – r) Transpose 1 2 W = PR (R – )r 1 2 W P = R (R – )r W P = 2R (R – )r But W P = Load Effort = Mechanical advantage (MA) ∴ MA = 2R (R – )r Instead of radii R and r being used, the number of links which can be fitted round the circumference of the upper block sheaves may be substituted, as they are in proportion to the radii of the sheaves. Upper block F r C R D 1 / 2 W 1 / 2 W P Endless chain B A Lower block Load = W E Figure 4.32 Weston’s differential purchase. The upper block consists of two sheaves of different diameters, secured together. An endless chain (right) is rove between the upper and lower blocks. The links of the chain engage in the snug and under the rims of the sheaves, and cannot slip, so eliminating any frictional losses. 5 LIFTING GEAR DERRICKS The most widely used derricks in the marine industry are of a welded structure, consisting of either three or five welded sections of tubular steel. Wooden derricks, which generally lifted only up to 3 tonnes, have largely been superseded. At the heel of the derrick (Figure 5.1) either a single flange or a double flange will be welded to permit attachment to the gooseneck, a through bolt passing between the gooseneck arrangement and the flange(s) of the derrick. This bolt, once secured, is guarded by a washer and split pin holding, or, in the case of heavy lift derricks, by shallow nut and split pin. The bolt is not subjected to lateral forces and the split-pin securing is generally an adequate method of retaining the bolt in position. At the head of the derrick a spider band is fitted to permit the attachment of guys, topping lift and lifting purchase. This band is forged in one piece, the lugs not being allowed to be electrically welded to the band. Some heavy lift derricks have the spider band manufactured so that the lugs opposite each other are attached to a yoke piece that passes through the derrick, providing additional strength in working. It is often the case when a derrick has a fairly considerable length, say 12 m or more, that derrick guides are fitted to prevent the cargo runner from sagging. These guides may take the form of a fixed hoop welded to the derrick, or they may be provided with a cast-iron roller. These rollers should be regularly maintained or they may cause undue chafe on the cargo runner wire. Derrick gear is illustrated in Plate 11. Single Swinging Derrick The function of the derrick is to raise, transfer and lower weights. In the shipping industry this effectively means moving goods from the quay to the vessel or vice-versa. The derrick boom is supported at the heel in a pivot arrangement 0.36L min. Convex taper Straight taper Spider band Flange Length L Figure 5.1 Derrick arrangement. 107Lifting Gear known as the gooseneck, which allows elevation by means of a topping lift span. The topping lift may be of the nature of a single span or a purchase; either way the downhaul is led from the spider band of the derrick via the masthead span block (high upper support) to a convenient winch. Figure 5.2 shows a single span secured to a union plate, which also accommodates a chain preventer and a bull-rope. The bull-rope is a continuation of the downhaul for the purpose of topping or lowering the derrick. The derrick is positioned to plumb the load by slewing the boom from port to starboard by means of a slewing guy secured on either side of the spider band. Slewing guys come in two parts, namely a cordage tackle (wire in the case of heavy lift derricks) secured to a wire guy pendant which is shackled at the derrick head. The derrick may be equipped with a lifting purchase or a whip (single) cargo runner. In either case, once the derrick has been plumbed at the correct height for the load, the topping lift is secured, and the downhaul of the lifting purchase is led to the winch via the derrick heel block. Many vessels are provided with dolly winches for the sole purpose of topping and lowering derricks. Dolly winches are usually fitted with a safety bar device and leave the main cargo winch to handle the lifting purchase or runner. Other types of dolly winch are operated from the main winch, in which case combined use of topping lift and lifting purchase is not possible, the dolly winch having to be disengaged to allow separate operations to be carried out. When the derrick is rigged in the single swinging mode, the topping lift is secured and the actual height of the derrick does not change. However, the bull-rope may be replaced by a luff tackle, with the consequence that the topping lift effectively becomes the downhaul of 11. Gooseneck and derrick heel block arrangement. Samson post Tumbler Topping lift Span Guy Runner Cargo hook Guy Spider band Monkey face-plate (or union plate) Bull-rope Chain preventer Heel block Snatch block Gooseneck Lift link when attaching shackle Ring-bolt in deck Figure 5.2 Single swinging derrick – single span topping lift chain preventer. Head block Preventer guy 108 Seamanship Techniques the luff tackle. If this is led to the winch direct, then the derrick is turned into a luffing derrick. With this method of rigging a second winch will be required to operate the cargo runner. Topping a Single Span (Topping Lift) Derrick 1. Assume the derrick to be in the lowered position, secured in the crutch. Collect the chain preventer from its stored position, together with two tested shackles, a snatch block, seizing wire, marline spike and wire preventer if the derrick is to be rigged for union purchase. 2. Obtain power on deck and remove the cargo runner from the main barrel of the winch. 3. Secure the slewing guys to the spider band and stretch them to port and starboard. 4. Shackle the cargo working end of the runner to the deck, so as not to end up with the eye of the runner at the derrick head when topped. 5. Secure the bull-wire to the winch barrel (assuming no dolly winch system) via the snatch block. 6. Let go the derrick head lashing or crutch clamp, and man the guys. 7. Lift the derrick clear of the crutch (float the derrick) and pass the wire preventer over the derrick head, if for use with union purchase. 8. Heave on the winch, topping the derrick until the union plate (monkey face-plate) is down to the snatch block. 9. Shackle the chain preventer on to the union plate, mousing the shackle. 10. Come back on the winch, lowering the derrick to the required height. Secure the chain preventer when the derrick reaches the desired working height. When shackling the chain preventer to the deck lug bolt, ensure that the shackle is clear of the next link of the preventer, so as not to foul and cause the rig to jump when under load. Mouse the shackle. 11. Remove the bull-rope from the winch and secure hand tight about the mast cleats. This bull-rope will now provide a back-up to the chain preventer. 12. Secure guys once the derrick is slewed to the desired position. 13. Secure the cargo runner once more to the main barrel of the winch. Topping a Derrick – Topping Lift Span Tackle 1. Assume the derrick (Figure 5.3) to be in the lowered position, secured in the crutch. Obtain lead block, chain stopper, marline spike, rope yarns and wire preventer guy if the derrick is to be used in union purchase rig. 2. Obtain power on deck and remove the cargo runner from the barrel of winch. 3. Secure slewing guys to the spider band and stretch them to port and starboard. Figure 5.3 Single swinging derrick – topping lift span tackle. Tumbler Mast head span block Topping lift span tackle Derrick head span block Preventer guy (attached to outboard side) Upper cargo purchase block Guy pendant Lower cargo purchase block Spider band Slewing guy block Derrick heel lead block Gooseneck Span lead block Chain stopper ÒPreventer guy only rigged when the derrick is to be worked in union purchaseÓ 109Lifting Gear 4. Shackle the cargo working end of the runner to the deck, so as not to end up with the eye of the runner at the derrick head when topped. 5. Take the weight of the topping lift downhaul by passing a chain stopper round it. Lead the downhaul of the topping lift via a lead block on to the main barrel of the winch. Take the weight of the wire on the winch and remove the chain stopper. 6. Remove the derrick head lashing or crutch clamp, and man the guys. 7. Lift the derrick clear of the crutch and pass the wire preventer over the derrick head for use with union purchase. 8. Top the derrick up to the desired working height, by heaving on the topping lift downhaul. 9. Pass the chain stopper on the topping lift downhaul once the derrick is at the required working height and the winch is stopped. 10. Ease back on the winch until the weight comes on to the chain stopper. 11. Remove the topping lift downhaul from the winch and secure it 12. Two 10-tonne derricks rigged in union purchase employing a schooner guy between the spider bands, and topped together. 110 Seamanship Techniques hand tight about the mast cleats. This operation should be carried out while the weight is on the chain stopper. Once completed, the stopper can be removed. When turning the wire up on to the mast cleats, make three complete turns before adding the four cross turns, the whole being secured with a light rope yarn lashing. 12. Provided a lead block is used for the downhaul of the topping lift, and not a snatch block, there is not the need to remove the block from the way of the wire. 13. Secure slewing guys once the derrick is plumbed correctly, and also the cargo runner to main barrel of winch. UNION PURCHASE This is by far the most popular rig using two derricks (see Plate 12). It is a fast efficient method of loading or discharging cargo. The derrick may be used in a single swinging mode when not employed in a union purchase rig, so providing versatile cargo handling over a considerable range of cargo weights. The rigging of the union purchase rig (Figure 5.4) is arranged by plumbing the inshore derrick over the quayside, while the second derrick is plumbed over the hatch area containing the cargo. The two cargo runners are joined together at a triple swivel hook, known as a union hook, or often referred to as a Seattle hook (Figure 5.5). The two derricks are held in position by slewing guys, which, once the derricks are plumbed correctly, are secured, so that the derricks will not be allowed to move. The operation is carried out by the weight of the load being taken by one derrick and transferred via the cargo runners to the second derrick (Figure 5.5). It should be noted that the derricks do not move throughout the whole operation. The only moving parts are the two cargo runners led to winches. The stresses that come into play when working this rig are considerable because of the angles made with the cargo runners, and as a rough guide one-third of the safe working load of the derricks may be taken as a working weight, e.g. 5 tonnes SWL of derricks, then 1.6 tonnes may be considered the SWL of the union purchase rig. Union purchase rig has several variations, the main one being in the distribution and position of guys (Figures 5.4 and 5.5). An advantage with the schooner guy is that there is a saving of cordage, as only three guys are used to secure the rig, while with crossed inboard guys the total is four slewing guys. When rigging derricks for union purchase rig, each derrick should be topped in the normal manner (see p. 108). The exception to this is when the schooner guy is fitted: then both derricks should be topped together, with the tension being kept on the schooner guy to prevent them splaying apart as they rise. For the operation of topping derricks with the schooner guy, more manpower is obviously required to top both derricks at once. Preventer guys, not to be confused with slewing guys, should be Samson post Span wire Spider band Schooner guy Derrick Runner Hatch coaming Guy Preventer Figure 5.4 Union purchase rigged with schooner guy. For clarity, guardrails etc. have been omitted. Cargo Treble-swivel hook Runner Preventer Guy Span wire Winch Samson post Deck Cargo hatch Hatch coaming Schooner guy The Seattle (treble-swivel) hook is used so that no wire is forced to have ÔturnsÕ in it. Figure 5.5 Union purchase rig (plan view). 111Lifting Gear passed over the derrick heads once the derricks have been floated from their crutches. Preventer Guys Preventer guys are to be fitted in addition to slewing guys, and their safe working load should not be less than that indicated in Table 5.1 or as found by parallelogram of forces of the rig, whichever is the greater. TABLE 5.1 Safe working load SWL of derrick rig Required SWL of each slewing guy (tonnes) (tonnes) 11 21 1 / 2 32 42 1 / 2 53 63 1 / 4 7 to 9 1 / 2 3 1 / 2 10 to 12 1 / 2 3 3 / 4 13 to 15 4 16 to 60 25% of SWL of derrick rig 61 to 75 15 more than 75 20% of SWL of derrick rig The above table may be considered a guide only when vessels are at suitable angles of heel and trim. Under certain conditions, when additional slewing guys are attached to the lower cargo purchase block, a permitted reduction in safe working loads of guys is tolerated. Preventers should be made of wire rope, or wire and chain construction, and attached to the derrick separately from the slewing guys. Deck eye plates should be so positioned so as to prevent excessive guy tension building up, while keeping the working area clear for the passage of cargo slings. Preventers should be secured by use of shackles through the chain link to the eye plate on the deck, or if all wire preventers are being used, then securing is often obtained by ‘ferrules’ fused on to the wire at regular intervals and held by a pear link arrangement. The preventer should be rigged with an equal tension to that of the slewing guys on the outboard side of both derricks. Should the rig become over-strained in any way, then the slewing guy will be allowed to stretch, being cordage, whereas the preventer will bear the weight and not give, being of wire or chain construction. An even tension on preventer and outboard guy is attained by securing both these guys first, and then taking the weight on the inboard guy of each derrick in turn. Slewing Guys Slewing guys are generally constructed in two parts: a guy pennant of steel wire rope shackled to a cordage tackle. This provides a limited 112 Seamanship Techniques amount of elasticity, allowing the guy to stretch and avoid parting under normal working conditions. Table 5.1 is a guide to the safe working load of guys in respect of safe working loads of derrick rigs. When rigging derricks in union purchase, slewing guys, and preventer guys should never be secured to the same deck eye bolt but to separate anchor points. SAFE HANDLING PRACTICE FOR DERRICKS 1. All derrick rigging should be regularly maintained under a planned maintenance programme, and in any event should be visually checked for any defect before use. 2. Before a derrick is to be raised, lowered or adjusted with a topping lift span tackle, the hauling part of the topping lift should be flaked down the deck clear of the operational area. All persons should be forewarned of the operation, and to stand clear of the bights of the wire. 3. When topping lifts are secured to cleats, bitts or stag horns, three complete turns should be taken before the additional four cross turns on top. A light lashing should be placed about the whole to prevent the natural springiness of the wire causing it to jump adrift. 4. When the rig of a derrick is to be changed or altered in any way, as with doubling up, then the derrick head should be lowered to the crutch or to deck level in order to carry out alterations safely. 5. When dolly winches fitted with a pawl bar are employed, the pawl should be lifted to allow the derricks to be lowered. Any seaman designated to carry out this task should be able to give his full attention to the job and be ready to release the bar should anything untoward happen in the course of the operation. Under no circum- stances should the pawl bar be wedged or lashed back. 6. Winch drivers should take instructions from a single controller, who should pass orders from a place of safety from which a clear and complete view of the operation must be available. When derricks are being raised or lowered, winch drivers should operate winches at a speed consistent with the safe handling of the guys. 7. Cargo runners should be secured to winch barrels by use of a ‘U’ bolt or proper clamp, and when fully extended, a minimum of three turns should remain on the barrel of the winch. 8. Should it be necessary to drag heavy cargo from ’tween decks the runner should be used direct from the heel block via snatch blocks to avoid placing undue overload on the derrick boom. Safe Handling Reminders for Union Purchase Rig 1. To avoid excessive tension in the rig the safe working angle between the married cargo runners should not normally exceed 90°, and an angle of 120° should never be exceeded. 2. The cargo sling should be kept as short as is practicable to enable the cargo to clear the hatch coaming without extending the safe working angle between the cargo runners. [...]... have to be lowered to just above hatch level to allow the head block to be secured and the reeving of the tackle to take place Send a man aloft to pass a wire messenger about the derrick head and to remove the clamp holding the derrick to the mast Once the clamp has been removed, the weight should be taken on the messenger to break out the derrick The derrick should be lowered to a point where the lifting... single operator using a joystick lever control similar to the Hallen derrick HEAVY LIFT PROCEDURES Before beginning a heavy lift operation the officer in charge should make sure that the lift can be carried out in a safe and successful manner Depending on the load to be lifted, the vessel can be expected to heel over once the lift moves off the fore and aft line Therefore, heads of departments should be... and viceversa Steam guys or power guys should be rigged and tested to ensure correct leads The lifting purchase should be seen to be overhauling, and winches should all be in double gear The lugs on the load itself should be checked before securing slings to ensure that they are adequate to handle the load stress Extreme care should be taken with crated heavy objects Shippers are known to crate loads... given ample warning of an expected list, before the operation begins The ship’s gangway should be lifted clear of the quayside, and all fore and aft moorings tended, to ensure no damage is incurred by the heeling angle of the vessel The critical times are when the load is overside and the vessel is at maximum angle of heel, and once the load is landed and the vessel returns to the upright position The... together with the heads raised above the deck for the purpose of passing the head lashing, which 125 126 Seamanship Techniques Topping lift Martingale Purchase SNSO Splay tackle Heel tackle Shoe Figure 5.17 Rigging of sheer legs Heel tackle is started with a timber hitch or an eye splice about one of the spars About fourteen turns are then taken about the two spars, then the end is passed between the legs... side to side.The gyn is constructed by lashing the three spars together at the head, in a similar manner to sheer legs Splay tackles or additional spars may be secured between legs to prevent the rig collapsing and to provide extra strength The gyn can be erected manually when the legs are of limited length Should the length of legs be unmanageable, then a topping lift arrangement will be required... purchase can be conveniently secured As the derrick is broken out and in the process of being lowered, the topping lift should be seen to be overhauling Check that all winches are in double gear and that all rigging is secure before commencing the lift The time for rigging the derrick will vary with the experience of crew members, but one to two hours should be allowed for The movements of the derrick... may in practice operate safe working loads of one-fifth of the breaking strain It should also be remembered that less friction is encountered when using sheaves of a large diameter than sheaves of a small diameter Similarly NB Helicopter have largely superseded the use of breeches buoy operations 128 Seamanship Techniques Hoist Code of hand signals used when working winches, cranes or derricks Train... are resolved then the resultant force at point ‘A’ (derrick head) is represented by the scale value AC AD represents the calculated stress in the hauling part of the lifting purchase AB represents the weight/load being lifted (This is always acting vertically due to the force of gravity.) By resolving the forces AD and AB into the parallelogram ABCD AC represents the resultant stress acting on the derrick... stress in the wire should be plotted from the position of the heel block: SP represents the stress in the downhaul of the cargo runner, acting in the direction of the derrick Figure 5.25 C 1 34 Seamanship Techniques SR represents the stress in the cargo runner acting in the direction of the winch SQ represents the resultant stress on the heel block (f) To obtain the stress on the span block By scaled construction . Come back on the winch, lowering the derrick to the required height. Secure the chain preventer when the derrick reaches the desired working height. When shackling the chain preventer to the deck. been removed, the weight should be taken on the messenger to break out the derrick. The derrick should be lowered to a point where the lifting purchase can be conveniently secured. As the derrick. outboard side of each derrick, and secured to the deck in the same line and with similar tension as the slewing guy. However, they must be secured to separate pad eyes to the eyes which accommodate the slewing