Matching Pairs Berthing linesOnline version Match the berthing lines with their descriptions. by Gladys Barragan 1 Headline 2 Bollards 3 Heaving line 4 Aft spring 5 Aft breast line 6 Forward breast line 7 Forward spring Is a mooring line leading from the bow to a forward point of the quay. Are vertical posts used for securing hawser, mooring ropes, etc. Is a small diameter line that is thrown ashore or to a tug so that connection can be made. Is the forward mooring rope which leads aft from the ship to a bollard at the quay. Is the forward mooring rope leading from the ship at approximately 90 degrees to the vessels fore and aft line Is the aft or rear mooring rope which leads forward from the ship to a bollard at the quay. Is the aft or rear mooring rope leading from the ship at approximately 90 degrees to the vessels fore and aft line