Mooring a ship is a standard but potentially risky procedure that relies heavily on various specialized equipment, particularly mooring lines. These lines are classified by their materials and design, and ensuring they are correctly laid out and deployed is crucial for successful mooring.
Additionally, the role of the mooring equipment is significant in this process. Regular checks and repairs are crucial to spotting and fixing any issues like wear or damage. This helps prevent problems such as line overload, entanglement, equipment failure, and insufficient line length, all contributing to a safe and efficient operation. By prioritizing these factors, incidents during mooring can be minimized, leading to safer and more successful operations.
Highlights:
This course aims to provide seafarers with essential knowledge of mooring line types and equipment used during mooring operations, to ensure successful mooring procedures, and to contribute to the overall safety of maritime operations.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Describe the types of mooring lines and the key principles of effective mooring line management.
- Identify the various types of mooring equipment used onboard vessels, as well as the shoreside mooring equipment.
Legislation & References:
- OCIMF, Mooring Equipment Guidelines (MEG4), 4th Edition
- SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-8
- IMO, MSC.1/Circ.1619 (Guidelines on the design of mooring arrangements and the selection of appropriate mooring equipment and fittings for safe mooring.)
Duration: 30m
Who should attend: Αll seafarers regardless of department and rank.
Approval: ABS
