What Is the Mooring Bitts?

Bitts are paired vertical wooden or metal posts mounted either aboard a ship or on a wharf, pier or quay. The posts are used to secure mooring lines, ropes, hawsers, or cables. ... Bitts are carefully manufactured and maintained to avoid any sharp edges which might chafe and weaken the mooring lines.

What is the purpose of the mooring line?

Lines (or cables) used to secure a ship at a berth. Mooring lines should be arranged as symmetrically as possible about the midship point of the ship.

What is the difference between Bollard and Bitts?

Bollards: are generally referred to short posts on the quay / jetty used to secure Ship's Mooring Lines. ... Bitts: are double bollards / posts mounted vertically on ships to secure mooring lines from other vessels (during STS operations), tug lines or secure Fire Wires on Tankers.