Heaving lines & heaving weights
A heaving line is a thin line whose end is weighted with a heaving weight, a heaving knot, a monkey's fist or a throw bag filled with sand. When the vessel is unable to manoeuvre close enough to the dock, a heaving line is a proven aid for handing over dock lines ashore. Establishing a ship-to-ship link or a towing connection can also be made easier by the skilful use of a heaving line. In some situations, the towing lines or mooring lines are too heavy to throw them ashore over a longer distance. Then the rope is tied to the light-weight end of the light …
