Run (Line Handling)

To allow a line, chain or cable to move through its lead or controlling equipment.

A line may be ordered to run freely or under controlled rendering, depending on the operation. The word can also describe how a line is routed, as in running it through a block, so crew instructions should make the intended action clear.

Uncontrolled movement can burn, strike, form overrides or carry the end out through the fitting. Hands and bodies must remain clear of bights and pinch points, with sufficient tail, stopper or brake available for the expected load.

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