DECK FITTINGS

These are the devices that are used
to secure standing rigging, running
rigging, and mooring lines.

BITTS :

Bitts are heavy metal bed plates with
two iron or steel posts. They are
used on ships for securing mooring
or towing lines.

CHOCK :

Usually there is a set
forward and after each chock.
Chocks are heavy fittings secured to
the deck. Lines are passed through
them to bollards on the pier.

Types:
1) closed
2) open
3) roller and
4) double roller.

CLEATS :

Cleats are metal fittings having two
projecting horns. They are used for
securing lines.

PAD EYES :

Pad Eyes are fixtures welded to a
deck or bulkhead. They have an eye
to which lines or tackle are fastened
and are used for securing or
handling cargo.

BULKWARK :

A bulwark is the wall around any
deck exposed to the elements. This
includes the weather deck, the poop
deck, the fore deck, and any deck on
the superstructure.

RAIL :

On top of the
bulwark is a flat rail (or plate) called
the rail. Pad eyes and cleats are
often welded to the rail.