Underway Replenishment (UNREP) at Sea
Definitions
Supply Unit (Replenishment Unit)
A group of vessels composed of providers, recipients, and rescue support.
Ship Control (Control Ship)
The vessel that controls the operation of the RAS unit.
Ship Guide (Unit Guide)
The vessel that maintains the course and speed for the approach and ensures other vessels approach safely.
Approaching Ship
The vessel that makes the approach.
Supplier Ship (Delivering Ship)
The vessel that initiates the maneuver.
Receiving Ship
The recipient of the maneuver.
Provider
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