FAS scenario using STREAM

w/ probe coupling
Remating line attached to probe and
messenger to hold rig in place in case of
slipping
Receiving ship requests delivery ship to
commence pumping
Upon completion, usually 450 gal in hose
fuel removed by blowdown, back suction, or
pig methods
Remating line removed and manual release
lever tripped
FAS scenario using STREAM
w/ probe coupling
Delivery ship hauls in hose rig and de-
tensions spanwire
Receiving ship trips pelican hook upon word
from delivery ship and eases wire clear of
ship
All lines returned to delivery ship
REPLENISHMENT AT SEA
Replenishment at Sea
Mission = safe delivery of maximum
cargo in minimum time
Type of transfer rig used depends on
type and quantity of cargo
capacity of rig
weight and size of heaviest load
weather/sea conditions
Missile/Cargo STREAM
Most common and preferred rig
Uses ram tensioner on delivery ship to
maintain standard tension on highline
Tensioned highline supports trolley which
carries load
inhaul line - tends from trolley to delivery ship
outhaul line - tends from trolley to receiving ship
Personnel STREAM
Method of transferring personnel
underway
Rig uses highline winch and ram
tensioner to maintain tension on
highline
Suspended transfer chair (bosn chair)
on STREAM trolley
inhaul/outhaul lines transport chair
Synthetic Highline
Used to transfer personnel, provisions
and light freight
Highline is 4-inch double braided
polyester line hand tended by minimum
25 personnel
Inhaul/outhaul require minimum of 10
personnel each
Transfer chair attached to trolley that
rides on highline
Max load capacity 600 lbs
Safety precautions for
transferring personnel
Dummy load used as test load
Transfer chair designed with flotation
device
If chair falls into water, let all lines go
and allow it to run free
Not recommended for night/heavy
weather
VERTREP

VERTREP
Capability of augmenting and enhancing
alongside replenishment by transfer of
cargo and personnel via helicopter from
one ship to other
utilizes CH-46 helicopters

VERTREP Advantages
Reduction in overall time required to
replenish a force
Reduction in time screening ships are off
station
Capable of replenishing ships in dispersed
formation
Capable of replenishing ships in heavy
weather when alongside transfer difficult
Approach, hook-up, and disconnect time
required to go alongside eliminated
VERTREP Disadvantages
Transfer rate is lower than that of
CONREP for large quantities of cargo
NIGHT - lower delivery rate due to
reduced visibility, depth perception, and
visual references for pilot
Factors affecting VERTREP
Wind
relative wind 15-30 knots ideal
true winds from 330-030 is optimum
helos should take-off and make
approaches into wind
Ship stationing
alongside, lifeguard station, screen
stations, or anchor
night - receiving ship abeam
Ship-produced interference
hot stack gas over pick-up/drop area

Factors affecting VERTREP
Temperature/Atmospheric Pressure
temp increase = lift decrease
pressure decrease = lift decreases
Helicopter pilot fatigue
6-8 hours pilot endurance during day
2-3 hours pilot endurance at night
Helicopter fuel loading
full tank subtracts amount of cargo that
can be lifted

VERTREP
Procedures
Receiving ship
stationed within
reasonable range

Simultaneous
VERTREP/CONREP
possible
VERTREP
Receiving Ship
flies HOTEL ONE
during VERTREPs
Deck Status Lights
Red light - fouled deck
landing/take-off prohibited

Amber light - engage/disengage rotors

Green light - clear deck
landing/take-off permitted
VERTREP Players
Helicopter Control Officer (HCO)
white jersey
supervises all flight ops and safety
Landing Signals Officer (LSO)
white jersey
Pilot on deck assisting helo with landing
Landing Signalman Enlisted (LSE)
yellow jersey
visually signals movements of helo
Chock and chain
blue jerseys
secure/unsecure helo on deck
Fueling team
purple jerseys
VERTREP Players
Firefighting Team
red jerseys
Damage Control Assistant (DCA)
supervises all firefighting efforts

VERTREP Procedures
Maximum amount of cargo staged on delivery
ship
Helo flies over load on delivery deck
Hook-up man slips eye of pendant over cargo
hook
Helo flies over to receiving deck
once load lowered, pendant slack and helo
releases cargo
load broken down and cleared from flight deck
drop zone
Personnel transfer by hoist
VERTREP Safety
1. All flight deck personnel wear a color-
coded cranial, color-coded MK 1 inflatable
lifevest, long sleeve jersey, safety shoes,
and pair of goggles.
2. No loose clothing or hats.
3. Keep visitors away from the pick-up
area.
4. NEVER try to steady a swinging load.
5. Keep radio comms to the helo at a
minimum to prevent pilot distraction.

VERTREP Safety
6. DO NOT create foreign object damage
(FOD)
7. Do not allow hook-up man to position
himself between load and edge of flight
deck
8. NO flash cameras

Homework
Friday U/W Watchstanding
Monday Inport Watchstanding
Wed Exam Review
Friday - Exam #3 (05 April)
Read
Seamanship Chapter 2
Watch Officers Guide Chapters 1-3, 5, 11,
17, Appendix A