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The bow of this Panamanian tugboat is outfitted with an assortment of lines or ropes deployed when helping maneuver ships. Deck fittings shown here for controlling lines include:

"Bull nose:" located on the foremost portion of the bow through which a head line is led.
"H-bitt:" used to secure a line that is attached to another vessel during towing operations.
Capstan: a vertical-mounted cylinder that is powered by a motor causing it to rotate. Deckhands coil mooring or tow lines around the capstan during operation so that slack is taken up and tension is applied to the rope.

Photographer: Randy C. Bunney

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current	02:09, 30 November 2006	1,404×1,129 (1.5 MB)	Fishdecoy (Talk \| contribs)	(==Summary== The bow of this Panamanian tugboat is outfitted with an assortment of lines or ropes deployed when helping maneuver ships. Deck fittings shown here for controlling lines include: *"Bull nose:" located on the foremost portion of the bow through)
	01:15, 29 November 2006	1,404×1,129 (861 KB)	Fishdecoy (Talk \| contribs)	(==Summary== The bow of this Panamanian tugboat is outfitted with an assortment of lines or ropes used when helping maneuver ships. Fittings shown here for controlling lines include: The "bull nose," on the foremost portion of the bow The "H-bitt" *The c)