The mooring process, as outlined by the OCIMF’s Mooring Equipment Guidelines (MEG4), encompasses a comprehensive set of guidelines designed to ensure the safety and efficiency of mooring operations. These guidelines detail every step of the mooring process, emphasizing the importance of meticulous planning, execution, and management to mitigate risks.
Safety is very important, and OCIMF suggests using the best methods and safety steps to protect people and equipment. By following these suggestions, the maritime industry works to keep operations safe and reduce accidents during mooring.
Highlights:
This course aims to provide seafarers with essential knowledge to ensure successful mooring procedures, to contribute to the overall safety of maritime operations, and to promote a culture of vigilance and responsibility on board.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Describe the typical sequence of the steps that should be followed in the mooring process.
- Identify safe practices to be applied during mooring operations.
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
