Safe Mooring Operations

After successfully passing the training program, the trainee should:

• Explain the fundamental principles, hazards and safety requirements of mooring operations;
• Identify the functions, types and materials of mooring lines, tails, stoppers, messengers and associated deck fittings;
• Explain the effect of environmental and dynamic forces on the mooring system and load sharing;
• Correctly interpret LDBF, MBLSD, WLL and SWL and their operational significance;
• Safely use mooring winches, brakes, clutches, drums and principal deck fittings;
• Conduct pre-mooring planning, risk assessment/JSA and a toolbox talk;
• Apply effective closed-loop communication across the bridge-forward-aft-shore/tug interface;
• Identify line-of-fire, bight, pinch/crush and dynamic snap-back hazards and select safe positions;
• Safely perform the main stages of mooring, line tending, unmooring and line recovery;
• Inspect mooring lines, tails, winches and fittings and assess visible damage or maintenance needs;
• Explain the purpose of MSMP/LMP and associated record keeping;
• Explain the purpose, safety controls, basic procedure and records for mooring winch brake render testing;
• Respond correctly to unsafe conditions, equipment defects, communication failure or risk of line failure and apply stop-work authority.

Entry Standards for admission to the training course are:

• Certificate of Competency, Education Certificate, or Certificate of Proficiency (according to the requirement of the specific fields as defined by the international or national regulations);
• Seamen’s book, Civil passport, or ID.