Course: MTEC 102 Period: PRELIM Week: 2 Session: 1 Topic: Procedures For Safe Mooring-Deployment and Monitoring of Moorings For Cargo Ship

Course : MTEC 102
Period : PRELIM
Week : 2
Session : 1
Topic : PROCEDURES FOR SAFE MOORING-
DEPLOYMENT AND MONITORING OF
MOORINGS FOR CARGO SHIP
Course Outcome
Know the proper procedures and requirements in safe

mooring for cargo ship
Learning Outcome
At the end of the session the students shall be be able to know the
things to consider and important things to ensure safety of life during
mooring.
Importance of the topic
Knowing the proper procedures for safe mooring-deployment and
monitoring, ensures safety and life at sea.
Mooring and anchoring operations are one of the
critical and hazardous tasks routinely carried out on
ships. Mooring arrangement, the requirement of
mooring equipment, and local weather conditions
differ from port to port. Careful preplanning before
any mooring operation is therefore essential. In the
past many fatal injuries and even death of crew being
reported due to unsafe mooring practices onboard.
D/C Shane Russell Ebrado
DEPLOYMENT AND MONITORING OF
MOORINGS
The master should ensure that mooring operations
(including interaction with Tugs) are carried out carefully, and
the following items are appropriately addressed:
• Suitable planning and supervision

• Proper communication
• Competency of personnel
• Sufficient members in the mooring teams
• Familiarity with any specific shore requirements relating to
shore moorings, passing traffic and tidal/weather conditions
D/C Shane Russell Ebrado
Before arrival, the berth deck crew should arrange all mooring
lines in such a manner so that these are readily available to
deploy. Definition of common mooring lines explained below:
1.Breast lines – Mooring lines leading ashore as perpendicular to the ship fore and aft
line. Breast lines restrain the ship in one direction (off the berth). Note: Due to collision
with shore gantry cranes, breast lines are not usually used in container terminals.
2.Head lines – Mooring lines leading ashore from the fore-end or forecastle of a ship,
often at an angle of about 45 degrees to the fore and aft line.
3.Spring lines – Mooring lines leading in a nearly fore and aft direction, the purpose of which is
to prevent longitudinal movement (surge) of the ship while in the berth. Spring lines restrain the
vessels in two directions: headsprings prevent forward motion and back springs aft motion.
4.Stern lines – Mooring lines leading ashore from the after the end or poop of a ship, often at
an angle of about 45 degrees to the fore and aft line. D/C Jomare Jugarap
SAFETY OF CREW DURING MOORING OPERATIONS
The Company’s Risk Assessment procedure shall be utilized to

ensure that during all anticipated mooring arrangements and
equipment use, the safety of crew is ensured. As the ship moves
near the berth all mooring equipment need to tested for appropriate
working condition.
Tanker vessels engaging in different mooring patterns should be particularly
careful with the mooring arrangement and preparation onboard with particular
emphasis on
1.Use of remote control position for operating winches (where applicable)

2.Clear layout on deck prior operations
3.The use of proper personal protective equipment
4.Identification and monitoring of dangerous zones during mooring operations
5.Quick and close communication between stations
D/C Jomare Jugarap
MOORING OPERATION IN PORT
The master should ensure that all important factors affecting safe
mooring of the vessel throughout the duration of port stay are
monitored and recorded. These may include:
1. Weather conditions, both present and forecasted

2. Tide and Current ranges
3. Traffic movement in the vicinity (where applicable)
4. Interval of mooring patrols depending upon above factors
D/C Jomare Jugarap

MAINTENANCE OF MOORING EQUIPMENT (TANKERS)
Brake Testing: Mooring equipment onboard should be

maintained in good working condition so as to secure
safety in mooring operations. Planned Maintenance
Schedules include a requirement for Annual Brake Testing
of all mooring winches using the test kit provided
onboard. This includes testing Brake Holding Power /
Rendering and adjustment to ensure rendering of
mooring winch brakes at optimum stress to reduce the
risk of injury from an overstressed mooring.
D/C Meljorin G. Layese
REPLACEMENT OF WIRES, ROPES
AND TAILS (TANKERS)
For all Mooring ropes, Wires, Tails, and Shackles, a record of
certificates, replacement date, and specific winches to which they are
fitted, is to be maintained. The PMS procedure includes inspection
intervals for all mooring equipment and also covers End-to-End and
Renewal procedures. Specific intensive vessel trading patterns may
warrant a more frequent change of spares such as mooring rope tails.
Such intervals may be shorter than that prescribed in OCIMF guidelines.
Standard for replacing Mooring Wires on some Tankers designated as
below.
•Head / Stern lines: Replacing: 7.5 years & Reversing end to end: 3.75 years
•Spring / Breast lines: Replacing: 5 years & Reversing: 2.5 years
D/C Meljorin G. Layese
MAINTENANCE OF MOORING EQUIPMENT
( CONTAINER SHIPS)
Characteristic of Mooring ropes below mentioned in use should
be acknowledged by all staffs who are engaged in the mooring
operation.
1. Material and Type of Thread

2. Safe Working Load
3. Stretching ratio
4. Anti-abrasion, Water-tightness against Sea water, etc
For all mooring ropes, a record of certificates, replacement date,

and specific winches to which they are fitted, is to be maintained. If
mooring ropes are observed major damage or heavy corrosion,
report to the Company for the replacement. D/C Meljorin G. Layese
References
Title: Procedures for safe mooring – Deployment and Monitoring of Mooring for
Cargo Ship
• Link: http://shipsbusiness.com/safe-mooring.html
Reviewed by:
CDRC
Approved by:
Capt. Ramon B. Mejares

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Course : MTEC 102

Know the proper procedures and requirements in safe

• Suitable planning and supervision

The Company’s Risk Assessment procedure shall be utilized to

1.Use of remote control position for operating winches (where applicable)

1. Weather conditions, both present and forecasted

D/C Jomare Jugarap

Brake Testing: Mooring equipment onboard should be

1. Material and Type of Thread

For all mooring ropes, a record of certificates, replacement date,

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