Mooring System Management Plan
Mooring System Management Plan
M/T EVERRICH 2
IMO 9294795
This plan should be kept by the Master and used as a practical guide
regarding Mooring System & Line management.
DEVELOPE D BY
SQEMARINE
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MOORING SYSTEM &LINE MANAGEMENT 1 MMP - 01: INTRODUCTION
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AMENDMENT RECORD
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Legislation
1.2 Objective
To ensure that all assessed risks are effectively managed through the design and operation of
mooring system.
1.3 Scope
To ensure that during mooring operations no harm comes to crew or terminal’s staff, and no
damage may occur against ship’s structure/equipment, terminal/facilities interfacing with.
Additionally the mooring system and lines used are to meet the regulations, codes and
recommended practices.
OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guide Part Mooring System & Line Management Plan
Part A – General Ship Particulars Intro pages
MMP-02 Mooring Equipment Design
Part B – Mooring Equipment Design Philosophy
MMP-03 Mooring Planning
Part C – Detailed List of Mooring Equipment MMP-07 Mooring System Management Plan register
MMP-05 Equipment Inspection & maintenance
Part D – Inspection, Maintenance, and Retirement MMP-06 Lines Inspection & Maintenance
Strategies/principles Poster-04 Retirement Guide
Poster-05 Damage Illustration
Part E – Risk & Change Management, safety of
MMP-04 Risk & Change Management
personnel and human factors
MMP-05 Equipment Inspection & maintenance
MMP-06 Lines Inspection & Maintenance
Part F – Records & Documentation
MMP-10 Inspection documentation
MMP-09 Forms
Part G – Mooring System Management Plan
MMP-07 Mooring System Management Plan register
Register
Line Management Plan
Records of Mooring Hours MMP-06 Lines Inspection & Maintenance
Line Inspection Records and plans MPF – 01 Line & Wire Log
Manufacturer and operator Retirement criteria MPF – 05 Mooring Line/Wire Inspection Log
Test/Inspection reports Poster – 04 Retirement Guide
Manufacturer’s recommendations following tests or Poster – 05 Damage illustration
inspections
2. MOORING OPERATIONS
This considered to be one of the most demanding and frequently conducted operation on board.
Each vessel is required to use all available means for safe mooring including the use of Tugs,
assistant boats (for line handling) and anchors.
This plan does not include instructions and procedures for the following as they are covered by
other plans or manuals:
1. STS operations- Please refer to approved vessel’s STS manual
2. Towing – Please refer to vessel’s Emergency Towing booklet
3. Anchoring – Please refer to relevant SMS procedures.
Med-Moor
A vessel should plan and use all available equipment in order to address all above motions and
respond to any change of conditions that may affect them during the mooring.
All vessel’s mooring equipment has been installed on board as per Mooring Arrangement plan,
approved by Classification society.
1.1 Considerations
The design of the system has taken into consideration the need of direct leads and minimal lines
across open deck.
Vessel is a typical Tanker vessel and all deck arrangements have been installed to support the
safe mooring and unmooring operations, to different docks/terminals or buoys.
All the arrangements on board have been based to the calculated Equipment number as per
SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 and relevant IACS requirements.
All ships above 16,000 DWT operated for trading worldwide should have fixed equipment on board
to satisfy the following criteria:
EN is the calculated number for determining the minimum breaking load of mooring lines on board
and the number of mooring lines
The Minimum Breaking Strength of Mooring Lines applicable for this EN as per MSC/Circ.1175 is
33 (ton)
Shipboard fittings for mooring are located on longitudinal, beams and/or girders, which are part of
the deck construction so as to facilitate efficient distribution of the mooring load. Other equivalent
arrangements have been applied to support local requirements (for Panama chocks, etc.). All
fittings have been approved by Classification society.
The minimum design load applied to supporting hull structures for shipboard fittings calculated
to be 1.25 times the minimum breaking strength of the mooring line, as per para. 1.3.
The minimum design load applied to supporting hull structures for winches is to be 1.25 times
the intended maximum brake holding load, where the maximum brake holding load is to be
assumed not less than 80% of the minimum breaking strength of the mooring line according to
para. 1.3
For supporting hull structures of capstans, 1.25 times the maximum hauling-in force has been
taken as the minimum design load.
The design load has been applied to fittings in all directions that may occur by taking into account
the arrangement shown on the towing and mooring arrangements plan. Where the mooring line
takes a turn at a fitting the total design load applied to the fitting is equal to the resultant of the
design loads acting on the line, refer to the figure below.
.
The Safe Working Load (SWL) is the load limit for mooring purpose. SWL is not to exceed the
minimum breaking strength of the mooring line as calculated in para. 1.3
The SWL, in t, of each shipboard fitting is marked on the deck fittings used for mooring. For
fittings intended to be used for, both, mooring and towing, TOW, in t, is to be marked in addition
to SWL.
The above requirements on SWL apply for the use with no more than one mooring line. The
towing and mooring arrangements plan as approved by Classification Society define the method of
use of mooring lines.
1.7 Hull Loads Calculations (in accordance with IACS UR. A2)
1.8 Number of mooring lines (in accordance with IACS Recommendation 10)
The number of mooring lines to be used based on the vessel’s side projecting area.
Side Projecting Area for the vessel is calculated as per following formula. For oil tankers, chemical
tankers, bulk carriers, and ore carriers the lightest ballast draft to be used for a calculation
A=a*LOA+∑hi*li
a: Distance of upper deck from water line
LOA: Length over all
hi : Height of each deck
li : Length of each deck
Side projecting Area for this vessel calculated to be : 1180 square meters
The mooring lines as given here under are based on a maximum current speed of 1.0 m/s and
maximum wind speed Vw, 25 m/s. The wind speed is considered representative of a 30 second
mean speed from any direction and at a height of 10 m above the ground. The current speed is
considered representative of the maximum current speed acting on bow or stern (±10°) and at a
depth of one-half of the mean draft.
For oil tankers, chemical tankers, bulk carriers, and ore carriers the total number of head, stern
and breast lines should be taken as:
n = 8.3·*10-4 * A + 4
The total number of head, stern and breast lines should be rounded to the nearest whole number.
The number of head, stern and breast lines may be increased or decreased in conjunction with an
adjustment to the strength of the lines.
Total Number of head, stern and breast lines for the vessel calculated to be : n= 5
The total number of spring lines are taken not less than:
Vw*= 27 m/s
Distribution of mooring lines on board as per Mooring Plan (MPF-02), which should be discussed
during pre-mooring toolbox meeting.
The minimum breaking load of new dry mooring lines for which a ship’s mooring is designated to
meet OCIMF standard environmental criteria restraint requirements.
Calculation of Ship Design MBL: Highest individual mooring line restraint requirement in service
divided by number of mooring lines (as calculated in para. 1.8)
1. BERTHING PLANNING
A vessel in order to be moored safely has firstly to berth safely. The two operations Berthing &
Mooring are connected as mooring is the result of an effective berthing. Berthing is considered to
be the approach stage of operation while mooring is the final stage (when mooring lines have
been passed).
The way that a vessel will be moored determines the way that the vessel will approach for
berthing and which means will be used to achieve that (mooring lines, tugs, assistance boat
handlers etc).
There are two basic ways of berthing a ship: assisted or unassisted. Assisted berthing usually
involves tugboats. In an unassisted berthing, the ship uses its own resources only. Most common
type of berthing for this ship is the Assisted Berthing.
Berthing Planning includes elements that have to consider the space, transit area and the
environmental conditions while approaching.
The adequate scale map to be used for final berthing approaching planning taking into
consideration:
1. Vessel’s maneuvering characteristics
2. Engine’s capability and response time
3. Use of Anchors
4. Availability of tugs
5. Availability of Pilot
6. Environmental conditions (wind, currect,swell,wave, visibility etc)
7. Crew physical condition
Berthing follows the same stages of passage planning as the definition of passage plan is to be
berth to berth plan.
2. MOORING PLANNING
Mooring planning as it is the final stage of berthing takes into consideration elements and factors
that may affect the operation, as below:
1. Port Construction (piers,docks, dolphins, buoys, fenders, mooring points etc)
2. Port Facilities (pilots,tugs)
3. Environmental conditions (wind,current,swell)
4. Vessel’s mooring arrangement distribution
5. Condition of equipment and mooring lines
6. Type of mooring in final position (side, mooring, single point etc)
7. Time that the vessel will remain moored
A detailed Risk Assessment should be conducted prior mooring in order to identify and mitigate all
possible hazards for the operation.
Further information of Risk Assessment during mooring please refer to procedure MMP-04 Risk
& Change Management
The plan is to include a draft drawing of final mooring position, the lines and winches to be used in
order to achieve position.
All crew members with assigned duties during mooring operation to participate in that meeting.
The following are to be discussed and analyzed during meeting (but limited only to them):
1. Mooring Plan
a. Number and size of mooring lines to be used
b. Distribution of lines
c. Winches & capstans to be used
d. Use of tugs and relevant towing points
e. Port/Terminal configuration
f. Weather & Environmental conditions
2. Communication Means between supervisors (including alternate comms)
3. Snap back zone danger and recommendations
4. Risk Assessment outcome
Tugboats can be used to assist mooring of a ship. Essentially tugs either push or pull the ship, to
help guide or position it. Tugs also use tow lines to help maneuver ships to and from berths. They
push a ship into a berth, or move it away from a berth by moving between the dock and the ship’s
hull and pushing it away from the dock. When tugs are holding a ship against a pier, do not over-
tighten the initial mooring lines. Depending on how the tugs move away, the lines may become
overloaded and break.
Thrusters are installed in some ships to improve their maneuvering capabilities at low or zero
speeds. The type of thruster and its location in the ship’s hull determine if it can be used to help
maneuver the ship when approaching or leaving a mooring.
Different ports and terminal have different means of mooring and different combinations of
patterns. A detailed communication and information exchange to be conducted with relevant
authorities in order to pre determine the final position of vessel and the means which are going to
facilitated vessel’s mooring lines.
2.3.1 Fenders
Fenders are used to keep vessel in a safe distance from dock/pier/terminal in order to avoid hull
damage due to allision.
2.3.2 Bollards/Hooks
Bollards used in terminals/ports are of different types. The most common are:
Follow the OCIMF MEG 4 guidance for different patterns / calculations and consideration during
mooring. Include in Mooring Plan as drawing the final outcome and decision, after analyzing all
factor (shipboard arrangements /berth arrangements/ berthing period/ environmental conditions/
operational limitations).
1. RISK MANAGEMENT
1.1 Objective
To provide detailed information on the requirement for identification, mitigation and management
of hazards and risks arising from mooring systems/lines and their operation.
1.2 Definitions
Risk Assessment : The process to determine where the hazard will be located within a
scale which comprises of intolerable, tolerable and negligible risk
regions
Risk Management : The process to properly manage all assessed risk by addressing
necessary safeguards
ALARP Risk : Risk that has been lowered to “As Low As Reasonably
Practicable” levels
Risk Assessment for Mooring equipment/lines and operations is based on the 5x5 risk matrix, in
order to determine the initial risk (without control measures) and the final risk level (after
implementation of control measures) based on the ALARP theory.
The Risk Matrix is the MOST IMPORTANT tool in order to asses the risks. In order to implement
Risk Assessment the following Matrix shall be used:
Minor 2 4 6 8 10
3
Significant 3 6 9 12 15
4
Critical 4 8 12 16 20
5
Catastrophic 5 10 15 20 25
The corresponding actions shall be applied for one of the three Risk Rating Areas
A. Equipment related
RR RR
# Hazard description S L Level Control Measures S L Level
SXL SXL
Follow the retirement guide for all
equipment. Frequent inspection to be
1. Use of old, damaged wire 4 3 12 Medium conducted to all used wires and lines. 4 1 4 Low
Retire all equipment for which there is lack
of information
Class inspections’ outcome to be followed.
Inspection plan to be implemented.
2. Poor equipment 5 3 15 High 5 1 5 Medium
Manufacturers’ guidance to be used. IACS
recommendations to be followed
Class approved systems to be used. In
case of second handed vessel additional
Poorly designed mooring assessment by experts to be conducted for
3. 5 2 10 Medium 5 1 5 Medium
system adequacy of mooring and towing
arrangements. IACS recommendations to
be followed
Supervising officer to be assigned to all
mooring stations. Communication to be
4. No overview of mooring area 4 3 12 Medium 4 1 4 Low
established. Pre-mooring tool box meeting
to be conducted
Supervising officer to be assigned to all
mooring stations. Communication to be
Hazard/tripping risk sites not
5. 4 3 12 Medium established. Pre-mooring tool box meeting 4 1 4 Low
highlighted
to be conducted. PPE to be used. Training
sessions for mooring to be conducted
B. Work Process
RR RR
# Hazard description S L Level Control Measures S L Level
SXL SXL
Establish an effective mooring plan. Pre-
Lack of communication and mooring tool box meeting. Establish
1. 4 3 12 Medium 4 1 4 Low
planning primary and secondary means and
channels of communication
Training sessions to be conducted
regarding handling of wires/lines.
2. Poor wire/line handling 5 2 10 Medium Supervising officer to each mooring 5 1 5 Medium
station. PPE in use. Winches operating
instructions posted
Pre arrival communication with tug Master,
3. Poor tug assistance 5 2 10 Medium mark hull points for tugs, continuous 5 1 5 Medium
communication with tugs
Bridge Resource management
implementation. Adequate bridge manning
Inadequate use of pilot (or for arrival, Pilot card to be discussed,
4. 4 3 12 Medium 4 1 4 Low
pilot’s performance) Master on the bridge during all mooring
operation. English language to be used
between crew discussions.
Pre-mooring tool box meeting. Establish
Operating winch in the primary and secondary means and
5. 4 3 12 Medium 4 1 4 Low
wrong direction channels of communication. Supervising
officer in charge. Crew training
Pre-mooring tool box meeting. Establish
primary and secondary means and
6. Forgetting to engage brake 4 2 8 Medium 4 1 4 Low
channels of communication. Supervising
officer in charge. Crew training
Pre-mooring tool box meeting. Establish
primary and secondary means and
7. Communication failure 4 2 8 Medium 4 1 4 Low
channels of communication. Supervising
officer in charge. Crew training
RR RR
# Hazard description S L Level Control Measures S L Level
SXL SXL
Pre-mooring tool box meeting. Establish
Failure to de energize/shut primary and secondary means and
8. down equipment at 4 3 12 Medium channels of communication. Supervising 4 1 4 Low
completions officer in charge. Crew training. Safety
patrol watches
C. Human related
RR RR
# Hazard description S L Level Control Measures S L Level
SXL SXL
Training sessions to be conducted
regarding mooring operations. Supervising
Lack of knowledge about the officer to each mooring station. PPE in
1. 4 3 12 Medium 4 2 8 Medium
hazards of the job use. Pre-mooring toolbox meeting.
Effective on board familiarization
procedure
Supervising officer to each mooring
station. PPE in use. Pre-mooring toolbox
2. Unclear instructions 4 2 8 Medium 4 1 4 Low
meeting. Effective on board familiarization
procedure
Pre arrival communication with tug Master,
3. Lack of information 5 2 10 Medium mark hull points for tugs, continuous 5 1 5 Medium
communication with tugs
Supervising officer to each mooring
station. PPE in use. Pre-mooring toolbox
4. Lack of supervision 4 3 12 Medium 4 2 8 Medium
meeting. Primary & secondary
communication plan
Minimum Safe Manning implementation.
5. Few & untrained deck crew 4 4 16 High Mooring plan with roles and responsibilities 4 2 8 Medium
to mooring parties.
Training sessions to be conducted
Ineffective on-board regarding mooring operations. Supervising
mooring training that does officer to each mooring station. PPE in
not identify and provide an use. Pre-mooring toolbox meeting.
6. 4 3 12 Medium 4 1 4 Low
understanding of the Effective on board familiarization
dangers associated with procedure. Snap back zone training and
snap-back zones identification to be conducted. Snap back
area posted notifications
Work & Rest hours as per SMS guidance.
Pre-mooring toolbox meeting. Adequate
7. Crew under fatigue effects 5 3 15 High 5 2 10 Medium
crew calls prior mooring (not long time on
station).
Work & Rest hours as per SMS guidance.
Pre-mooring toolbox meeting. Adequate
8. Crew under stress 5 3 15 High crew calls prior mooring (not long time on 5 1 5 Medium
station). Supervising Officer to each
mooring station
D. Culture Related
RR RR
# Hazard description S L Level Control Measures S L Level
SXL SXL
Training sessions to be conducted
regarding mooring operations. Supervising
1. Procedures not followed 4 3 12 Medium officer to each mooring station. Pre- 4 2 8 Medium
mooring toolbox meeting. Effective on
board familiarization procedure
Supervising officer to each mooring
station. Pre-mooring toolbox meeting.
2. Shortcuts taken 5 3 15 High 5 1 5 Medium
Effective on board familiarization
procedure
Supervising officer to each mooring
Standing in the wrong places station. PPE in use. Pre-mooring toolbox
3. 5 3 15 High 5 1 5 Medium
(in the snap back zone) meeting. Effective on board familiarization
procedure.
Supervising officer to each mooring
station. PPE in use. Pre-mooring toolbox
4. Standing/walking on a bight 4 3 12 Medium 4 2 8 Medium
meeting. Effective on board familiarization
procedure
RR RR
# Hazard description S L Level Control Measures S L Level
SXL SXL
Supervising officer to each mooring
station. PPE in use. Pre-mooring toolbox
5. Walking over a wire 4 3 12 Medium 4 2 8 Medium
meeting. Effective on board familiarization
procedure
Training sessions to be conducted
regarding mooring operations. Mooring
Quick mooring versus safe Plan preparation. Pre-mooring toolbox
6. 5 3 15 High 5 1 5 Medium
mooring meeting. Effective on board familiarization
procedure. Risk Assessment review prior
operation
Mooring Plan preparation. Pre-mooring
No risk assessment process toolbox meeting. Effective on board
7. 5 3 15 High 5 2 10 Medium
prior to mooring operations familiarization procedure. Risk Assessment
review prior operation
Frequently inspection of safety Officer.
8. Cluttered mooring area 5 2 10 Medium Supervising Officer to each mooring 5 1 5 Medium
station. PPE use
RR RR
# Hazard description S L Level Control Measures S L Level
SXL SXL
Pre arrival communication with terminal.
Inadequate communication Use English language only. Use Pilot’s
4. 4 3 12 Medium 4 2 8 Medium
with shore personnel ability to communicate. In case of danger
use Master’s ultimate Authority as per SMS
Pre arrival communication with terminal.
Inadequate Lighting of
5. 4 2 8 Medium Use of search lights to illuminate terminal. 4 1 4 Low
terminal
Adequate lighting to mooring decks
2. CHANGE MANAGEMENT
3. MOORING AUDIT
Mooring Arrangement audits to be conducted in accordance with Safety management System and
TMSA requirements. The vessel is to be audited by Company’s qualified auditor at least annually.
Master to conduct as minimum a mooring arrangement audit upon assuming duties on board.
4. SAFETY ISSUES
The most serious danger from synthetic ropes is "snapback" which is the sudden release of the
energy stored in the stretched synthetic line when it breaks. The primary rule is to treat every
synthetic line under load with extreme caution; stand clear of the potential path of snapback
whenever possible. Synthetic lines normally break suddenly and without warning. Unlike wires,
they do not give audible signs of pending failure and they may not exhibit any broken elements
before completely parting. When a line is loaded, it stretches. Energy is stored in the line in
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proportion to the load and the stretch. When the line breaks, this energy is suddenly released. The
ends of the line snap back striking anything in their path with tremendous force. This snapback is
common to all lines. Even long wire lines under tension can stretch sufficiently to snap back with
considerable energy. Synthetic lines are much more elastic, and thus the danger of snapback is
more severe. Stand well clear of the potential path of snapback. The potential path of snapback
extends to the sides of and far beyond the ends of the tensioned line.
A broken line will snap back beyond the point at which it is secured, possibly to a distance almost
as far as its own length. If the line passes around a fairlead, then its snapback path may not follow
the original path of the line. When it breaks behind the fairlead, the end of the line will fly around
and beyond the fairlead.
It is not possible to predict all the potential danger zones from snapback. When in doubt, stand
aside and well away from any line under tension. When it is necessary to pass near a line under
tension, do so as quickly as possible.
DO NOT surge synthetic fibre ropes on the drum end; in addition to damaging the rope, as it melts
it may stick to the drum or bitt and jump, with a risk of injury to people nearby. ALWAYS walk a
winch back to ease the weight off the rope.
DO NOT stand too close to a winch drum or bitt when holding and tensioning a line; if the line
surges you could be drawn into the drum or bitt before you can safely take another hold or let go.
Stand back and grasp the line about one metre from the drum or bitt.
DO NOT apply too many turns; generally 4 turns should be taken with synthetic lines - if too many
are applied then the line cannot be released in a controlled manner.
DO NOT stand close to a rope under load; it may part without warning.
DO NOT leave loose objects in the line handling area; if a line breaks it may throw such objects
around as it snaps back.
REMEMBER, you stand a greater risk of injuring yourself or your shipmate, during mooring and
unmooring operations than at any other time.
STAND CLEAR of all wires and ropes under heavy loads even when not directly involved in their
handling.
When paying out wires or ropes, watch that both your own and shipmate's feet are not in the coil
or loop. BEWARETHE BIGHT!
Anticipate and prevent situations arising that may cause a line to run unchecked. If the line does
take charge, DO NOT attempt to stop it with your feet or hands as this can result in serious injury.
Ensure that the "tail end" of the line is secured on board to prevent complete loss.
WHEN OPERATING A WINCH OR WINDLASS, ensure that the man (or yourself) understands the
controls and CAN SEE the officer or person in charge for instructions.
DO NOT use a wire direct from a stowage reel that has been designed only for stowing, but do
make sure you have enough wire off the reel before you put into use.
When using a Double Barrel Winch, ensure that the drum not in use is clear .
DO NOT attempt to handle a wire or rope on a drum end, UNLESS a second person is available to
remove or feed the slack rope to you.
DO NOT work too close to the drum when handling wires and ropes. The wire or rope could
"jump" and trap you.
DO NOT use directly the line/wire from winch to mooring point. Always pass it from a bitt.
1. INSPECTION
1.1 Objective
The following permanent equipment considered to be critical for mooring operations on board.
# Item Quantity
1. Combined anchor windlass/mooring winch 2
2. Mooring winch (double drum) 2
3. Fairleads for mooring 30
4. Bitts/Bollards 12
5. Pedestal roller fairleads 10
6. Cross bitts 12
1.3 Inspections
Equipment used in mooring operations should be regularly inspected for defects. Defects found to
be corrected. Particular attention should be paid to oil leaks from winches. The surfaces of
fairleads, bollards, bitts and drum ends should be clean and in good condition, and drum ends
should not be painted. Rollers and fairleads should turn smoothly and a visual check be made that
corrosion has not weakened them. Pedestal roller fairleads, lead bollards, mooring bitts, etc.
should be:
a. properly designed for the task;
b. able to meet all foreseeable operational loads and conditions;
c. correctly sited; and
d. fixed to a part of the ship’s structure that is suitably strengthened.
All installed permanent equipment is approved by classification Society of vessel. Such equipment
is subject to annual inspection and class survey. Additional inspection to be performed by crew in
order to verify the good operational condition of equipment. Deck equipment surface conditions to
be inspected in order to be free of defects and sharp edges
1. Make Checks Prior Mooring – After an extended sea passage or a passage undertaken in
heavy seas and prior to mooring operation, ensure to check the following:
a. Any physical damages to the mooring mechanism.
b. All controls, linkages and the operating levers are well oiled, greased and free / easy to
use.
c. Ensure that all the brake drums and linings are suitably dried and clean of salt deposits.
2. Do Frequent Greasing of Moving Parts – All rotating parts of the mooring equipment, which
would include rollers, fairleads, winch drums, deck stands etc. must be moved and lubricated on a
frequent basis. Multipurpose grease is the best lubricant for such applications (check the vessel’s
lubricating chart for the right application). Normally, high pressure grease guns are used for this
kind of work. Particular attention must be given to the roller fairleads and deck stands as these
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often suffer from little use and thereby are neglected. Rollers should turn smoothly and must be
checked for integrity as corrosion may have weakened them.
3. Check Brake Liners – Regular inspections must be made of the winch / windlass brake linings
for wear and tear. Oil, heavy rust and moisture on the brake linings or the drums could seriously
reduce the brake holding capacity of the winch and in some cases as much by 75%. To remove
the moisture in the linings, apply the brakes lightly while running the winch (remember to avoid
excessive wear and tear during this operation). Oil has the tendency to get impregnated into the
lining itself which is difficult to remove. Thus the only option would be to change the lining as early
as possible. Remember that the brake holding capacity of the winch is dependent upon the type of
mooring pattern used.
4. Check Break Drums : Whenever brakes are opened up for any reason, ensure that the brake
drum is thoroughly checked / examined for build up of rust or other worn out brake material. The
part to be de-scaled and fitted with the replacement as required.
5. Check Brake Linkages – The brake linkages should be checked for free movement. If the
linkages are not free then there would be a loss of brake holding capacity. This would create a
wrong impression to the operator that the brake has been applied fully, but in fact has not or the
brake mechanism is hardened up from lever bars ,which have a tendency to build up high stresses
on some mechanical parts of the brakes.
6. Inspect Gear / Hydraulic Oil – Inspect the gear oil regularly through the inspection cover in
the winch / windlass. Whitish color of the liquid means the liquid is contaminated and requires to
be changed immediately. Use the replacement oil that is recommended by the manufacturers.
7. Carry Out Regular Visual Inspection: Ensure that regular inspection of the synthetic
mooring hawsers, heaving lines, messenger ropes, etc. is carried out for damages, chafed areas,
kinks and loose ends. Also make sure that each mooring rope carries a certificate from the
manufacturer. Additionally, check that the ID number of each certificate is conspicuously marked /
embossed on an identification plate and subsequently attached to the end of the corresponding
mooring hawser. If the hawser is not supplied with the certificate, then the vessel has all the right
to reject such a supply and inform the office / purchasing department.
8. Clear Walkway: An important part of the mooring operation is to have the deck completely
free of obstructions and oily residues. Therefore, it is essential to keep the decks clean, dry and if
possible have anti-slip paint coatings over the deck surface, as and how required. Often there have
been cases where the support brackets for the gratings (for winch operation) have been found
neglected and therefore are heavily corroded making the area most unsafe to step on. Officers
should include such neglected yet critical areas for planned maintenance in order to prevent an
unforeseen event when least expected.
9. Do Proper Marking and Labeling: Marking the mooring equipment is another important
aspect for a safe and effective operation. The ship’s officers should ensure that the bollards,
fairleads, rollers, etc. are marked with their safe working limits. Additionally, the winches and
windlass shall be marked for rotating direction of the drums (render / heave), braking capacity,
test dates and ID numbers of the equipment subsequent to the certificates carried onboard.
10. Maintenance of Steel Wire Mooring Ropes – Please refer to Procedure MMP-06 Lines
Equipment and Maintenance
Inspect the friction brake linings regularly (monthly) and replace them when necessary. Take
steps to prevent oil or grease from accumulating on the brake surfaces. Periodically (monthly)
check the operation of brake-actuating mechanisms, latches, and pawls. Frequently (monthly)
inspect winch drums driven by friction clutches for deterioration of the friction
Vessel is equipped with a complete set of winch test equipment which is stored in
Locker B
Before testing a winch brake the condition of the brake and brake drum is to be confirmed as
satisfactory. Any damages or malfunctions to be repaired prior testing.
1.5 Fairleads
Inspection and maintenance (if necessary) should be conducted frequently (monthly) with regard
to oiling and greasing the axis of rollers. Closed and roller fairleads to be inspected for corrosion
near welding with deck. All rollers should be adequately maintained as per manufacturers’
instructions. If grease points are used, they should be cleaned and easily accessible.
1.6 Bitts/Bollards
Bitts to be inspected for corrosion near welding with deck. In case of excessive corrosion in the
area near or under the bitts actions to be conducted for inspection by competent personnel and
Classification surveyor in order to determine safety or proceed to maintenance.
2. MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of all related equipment to be conducted as per Safety management System and
manufacturers requirements.
1. INSPECTION
1.1 Objective
To provide detailed information for lines & wires inspection and maintenance.
The following line and wires considered to be critical for mooring operations on board.
# Item Size MBL Material Station
1. Drummed Mooring Rope 48mm 39.5 t Polypropylene
2. Drummed Mooring Rope 48mm 37.5 t Polypropylene
3. Drummed Mooring Rope 48mm 37.5 t Polypropylene & Polyester
4. Drummed Mooring Rope 56mm 37.5 t Polypropylene & Polyester
5. Drummed Mooring Rope 56mm 37.5 t Polypropylene & Polyester
6. Drummed Mooring Rope 56mm 37.5 t Polypropylene & Polyester
7. Drummed Mooring Rope 56mm 37.5 t Polypropylene & Polyester
8. Drummed Mooring Rope 56mm 37.5 t Polypropylene & Polyester
9. Drummed Mooring Rope 56mm 37.5 t Polypropylene & Polyester
1.3 Inspections
All lines/wires used for mooring to be regularly inspected for defects (monthly). At least every
month the entire length of line should be inspected. Attention should be paid to those sections of
line that are proven by experience to be the main areas of deterioration such us spliced eyes and
interface areas with winches, capstans bollards, fairleads and rollers. Inspection should also be
conducted prior use. Mooring lines installed on winches to be covered by with suitable water proof
tarpaulins or other similar covering when not in use.
Inspections to be carried out by visual assessment. The main areas of deterioration are external
and internal abrasion, cut yarns/mechanical damage and inducted twist.
Sections of line is wear zones, particularly those that run regularly through deck fairleads and
around pedestal rollers.
The eye splice, the crown of the eye and sections of line close to the eye that may have been
damaged through abrasion or contamination
Mooring tails to be inspected as per line inspection and additionally close attention should be paid
to the integrity of the connection with the mooring line.
Wire lines to be inspected also to terminations (particularly Talurit type) to identify any looseness
cracks distortion or corrosion.
Wire ropes are to be inspected for diameter reduction also. Any marked reduction in rope diameter
indicates degradation
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M/T EVERRICH 2 – IMO 9294795 MMP-06
MOORING SYSTEM & LINE MANAGEMENT PLAN Issue: Sept. 18
LINE INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE Rev. No: 00
This inspection is conducted on working length of the line (outboard of the tension side of the
winch). This part is inspected for defects which may impair the performance of the line. This
inspection is conducted during every mooring operation, by ship personnel assigned to specific
mooring station.
A full length line inspection based on visual external and internal inspection (use POSTER-04 and
POSTER-05). Jacked lines to be inspected in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements. This
inspection to be conducted monthly, by ship personnel under the supervision of Safety Officer.
A full length detailed inspection including all internal and external tests. Conducted by third party
or manufacturer representative, every 1000 mooring hours.
2. MAINTENANCE
When dirt, girt or rust particles are allowed to cling to or penetrate into line, internal abrasion will
result. The line should be brushed or cleaned before storing.
Twisted lines can be damaged by kinking which may form into hockles if not properly removed.
When a kink forms the load must be removed and the kink gently worked out.
Twisted lines must coiled in the proper direction When removing a new section of line from coil ,
the coil should be positioned horizontally and allowed to freely rotate to avoid inducing twist or
kinks into line.
Monitor and remove induced twist in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
Maintain the chafe protection to make sure it is working properly and can be safety deployed.
Keep deck equipment surface free of defects and sharp edges that may damage line
Follow instructions for cleaning lines when they are contaminated with oil or other commonly used
petroleum lubricant.
3. STORAGE
All lines/wires and tails to be stored in a clean well ventilated place. Palettes to be used in order to
ensure the free air flow underneath and prevent contamination of chemicals..
Wires (which are not affected by UV light) may be stored on open decks but using appropriate
covers in order to avoid water which will eventually lead to corrosion
Rope lines and tails to be stored off the deck out of direct light and away from extreme ambient
temperatures.
All lines/wire tails to be inspected as per para.1. Any indication of below damage conditions to be
assessed.
Line type
Damage Cause Comments
Wire HMSF Fibre
Surface contact. Line on line Visual test- use POSTER – 04,
External Abrasion
contact. Foreign particulate POSTER -05
Internal friction, Foreign
Visual test- use POSTER – 04,
Internal Abrasion particulate, Fibre to fibre POSTER -05
abrasion
Line tension/load amplitude. Calculations as per Appendix B
Tension – Tension fatigue
Mooring frequency OCIMF MEG 4
Constrained yarns. Severe
bending (small D/d ratio). Slack Calculations as per Appendix B
Axial Compression fatigue
Dynamic conditions tension OCIMF MEG 4
cycles
Dynamic load. Severe bending Visual test- use POSTER – 04,
Kinked wire
(small D/d ratio) POSTER -05
D/d ratio. Line tension/load Calculations as per Appendix B
Bending fatigue
amplitude OCIMF MEG 4
Elevated temperature. Load Manufacturer consultation. use
Creep
level. Prolonged Mooring time POSTER – 04, POSTER -05
Line handling. Multiple lead Visual test- use POSTER – 04,
Induced twist
angles POSTER -05
Inefficiency associated with Calculations as per Appendix B
Bend loss
bending line under tension OCIMF MEG 4
Weather. Inappropriate tail Manufacturer consultation. use
Dynamic Load
design/use POSTER – 04, POSTER -05
Exposure to UV light during Manufacturer consultation. use
UV degradation
use/storage POSTER – 04, POSTER -05
Ambient conditions. Friction. Manufacturer consultation. use
Elevated temperature
High load cycling POSTER – 04, POSTER -05
Use POSTER-04, POSTER -05,
Reduced temperature Ambient conditions prevent the freezing/ice to
build up on line
Exposure to industrial Manufacturer consultation. use
Chemical degradation
chemicals/compounds POSTER – 04, POSTER -05
Visual test- use POSTER – 04,
Corrosion Moisture POSTER -05
The present manual is property of the manager of the vessel and may not be removed from the vessel or
reproduced wholly or partly in any manner without the prior agreement of the manager of the vessel.
SECTION
M/T EVERRICH 2 – IMO 9294795 MMP-07
MOORING SYSTEM & LINE MANAGEMENT PLAN Issue: Sept. 18
MOORING SYSTEM & LINE MANAGEMENT PLAN REGISTER Rev. No: 00
Amendment Page
Performance
5 Standards and
requirements
5.1 Bridge Library ISM Code Master
5.2 Bridge Library OCIMF MEG 4 Master
5.3 Bridge Library SOLAS Master
5.4 Office Library IACS UR A1 Technical Manager
5.5 Office Library IACS UR A2 Technical Manager
5.6 Office Library IACS REC. 10 Technical Manager
ci2001 Fiber Rope Inspection and
5.7 Office Library Technical Manager
Retirement Criteria
Wire Rope Manufacturer Technical Manager
5.8 Office Library
requirements Marine Manager
Technical Manager
Office Library Relevant ISO Standards
Marine Manager
6 Ship Structure
Master’s Class Survey Folder Master
6.1 Office Files
Class Survey Latest
Technical manager
Mooring Equipment
7 and Arrangement
plan
7.1 Ship’s Office Mooring Arrangement Plan Chief Officer
7.2 Ship’s Office General Arrangement Plan Chief Officer
7.3 Ship’s Office Permanent Installations drawings Chief Officer
No Code Title
1. POSTER - 01 Snap Back Zones
2. POSTER - 02 Rope & Wire Construction
3. POSTER - 03 Length Difference
4. POSTER – 04 Retirement Guide
5. POSTER - 05 Damage Illustration
INSIDE DIAMETER
TYPE ROPE IMAGE
VIEW
4-STRAND
6-STRAND
7-STRAND
8-STRAND
12-STRAND
BRAIDED
DOUBLE BRAID
PARALLEL STRAND
TWISTED/BRAIDED
JACKETED
1 = Center
7= Next Layer
ELASTIC ELONGATION (EE): Portion of stretch or extension of a rope that is immediately recoverable after the
load on the rope is released. This recoverable tendency is primarily the result of the fiber(s) used as opposed to the
rope construction. Each type of synthetic fiber inherently displays a unique degree of elasticity.
HYSTERESIS: Recoverable portion of stretch or extension over a period of time after a load is released. Most
recovery occurs immediately when a load is removed.
PERMANENT ELONGATION (PE) WHILE WORKING: The amount of extension that exists when stress is
removed but no time is given for hysteresis recovery. It includes the non-recoverable and hysteretic extension as
one value and represents any increase in the length of a rope in a continual working situation, such as during
repeated surges in towing or other similar cyclical operations.
PERMANENT ELONGATION (PE) RELAXED: Portion of extension which, due to construction deformation
(compacting of braid and helical changes) and some plastic deformation of the yarn fibers, prevents the rope from
returning to its original length.
Wire Ropes
Damage Description Inspection Criteria Retire if
Over 4 in length 6d or over 8
Visible wire breaks Number in length of 6d or 30d
in length of 30d
Wire Breaks at termination Evidence of broken wires Broken wires exist
Fibre Ropes
Damage Description Inspection Criteria Retire
Rope displays moderate wear. No history of use, no records or no
Lack of Information specifications. Time in service unknown. No severe damage. Potential Yes
personal injury or material damage exists if rope should break.
History of excessive tension (for example, over 50% of published
strength) or shock loading. No visible damage. Yes
Excessive Tension / Shock Visible damage; i.e., broken strands, splice slippage, measurable creep
Yes
Loading or internal fusion. History of excessive tension or shock loading.
Fibre Ropes
Damage Description Image Type
Single Braids
Cut Strands
Double Braids
Single Braids
Compression
Double Braids
Single Braids
Pulled Strand
Double Braids
Single Braids
Abrasion
Double Braids
Wire Ropes
Damage Description Image
Severe corrosion.
No Code Title
1. MPF-01 Mooring Lines/Wires Log
2. MPF-02 Mooring Plan
3. MPF-03 Mooring Audit Checklist
4. MPF-04 Equipment Inspection Log
5. MPF-05 Mooring Line/Wire Inspection Log
6. MPF-06 Mooring Line Acquisition Form
7. MPF-07 Mooring Tail Acquisition Form
TAIL ROPE
WIRE (W) / ROPE (R)
[NYLON (N) – SYNTHETIC (S) – POLYPROPYLENE (P)]
Date Total Date Total
NO OF TYPE SIZE LENGTH M.B.L. SIZE LENGTH M.B.L.
CERT. No. Mooring TYPE CERT. No. mooring
DRUM (W/R) (mm) (m) (tons) Construction 1 use
st (mm) (m) (tons) Construction 1 use
st
hours Hours
W1-O
W1-I
W2-I
W2-O
M1-O
M1-I
M2-I
M2-O
Guidance : To be completed by Safety Officer & forwarded to Office every three months Rev: 00 / Date: 09/2018
Related Risk Assessments: Mooring Lines/Wires RA Page 1 of 2
TRUONG PHAT LOC SHIPPING TRADING JOINT STOCK COMPANY.
MOORING LINES/WIRES LOG MPF-01
ROPES IN USE (NOT FITTED ON DRUMS)
Date Total Date Total
SIZE LENGTH M.B.L. SIZE LENGTH M.B.L.
No MATERIAL CERT. No. Construc mooring No. MATERIAL CERT. No. Construc mooring
(mm) (m) (t) st
1 Use hours (mm) (m) (t) st
1 Use hours
tion tion
1 6
2 7
3 8
4 9
5 10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Signed Verified Office Review
Safety Officer Master Marine Operations Manager
Name - Signature Name – Signature - Stamp Name- Signature – reviewed date
Guidance : To be completed by Safety Officer & forwarded to Office every three months Rev: 00 / Date: 09/2018
Related Risk Assessments: Mooring Lines/Wires RA Page 2 of 2
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MOORING PLAN MPF-02
Number of mooring points aft Number of mooring points mid. Number of mooring points fore
Guidance : To be completed by Safety Officer & discussed during toolbox meeting prior mooring Rev: 00 / Date: 09/2018
Related Risk Assessments: Mooring Lines/Wires RA Page 1 of 1
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MOORING AUDIT MPF-03
1. Is the available PPE onboard properly maintained and sufficient, taking in account extra sets that
might be required for visitors / contractors / supernumeraries?
2. Is there a Mooring Plan developed prior mooring operations?
3. Does the Mooring plan take into consideration different critical factors (weather, current, offshore
mooring points condition etc)
4. Was there an effective Risk Assessment procedure followed prior execution and incorporated in the
Mooring Plan?
5. Is there any toolbox meeting conducted prior Mooring/anchorage in order to discuss details with
Officers in charge and crew involved?
Equipment Data
Vessel IMO
Type Last Class Survey Next Class Survey
Manufacturer Construction Date
Last SWL test Next SWL test
Any modifications since Modification
Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐
initial installation? approved by Class?
Inspection Data
Inspection to be carried out as per manufacturer requirements and SMS guidance
# Date Items Inspected Condition Remarks Name Signature
Safe for use ☐
1.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
2.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
3.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
4.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
5.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
6.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
7.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
8.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
9.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
10.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
11.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
12.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
13.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
14.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
15.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
16.
Not safe for Use ☐
Guidance : To be completed by Safety Officer every month & forwarded to Office upon request Rev: 00 / Date: 09/2018
Related Risk Assessments: Mooring Equipment RA Page 1 of 1
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MOORING LINES/WIRES INSPECTION LOG MPF-05
Line/Wire Data
Vessel IMO
Size Material Construction
Length Number of eyes Size of Eyes
Manufacturer Construction Date
Mooring/Storage
Date put in service
Position
Is line/wire used for tow? YES ☐ NO ☐ Is line used as tail? YES ☐ NO ☐
Inspection Data
# Date Mooring/Towing hours Condition Remarks Name Signature
Safe for use ☐
1.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
2.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
3.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
4.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
5.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
6.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
7.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
8.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
9.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
10.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
11.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
12.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
13.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
14.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
15.
Not safe for Use ☐
Safe for use ☐
16.
Not safe for Use ☐
Total hrs
Guidance : To be completed by Safety Officer every month & forwarded to Office upon request or when a line or wire Rev: 00 / Date: 09/2018
needs to be retired
Related Risk Assessments: Mooring Lines/Wires RA Page 1 of 1
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MOORING LINES/WIRES AQUISITION FORM MPF-06
Guidance : To be completed by Purchasing Department under Marine Department Guidance for Mooring Line Rev: 00 / Date: 09/2018
Acquisition – NOT TO BE COMPLETED BY ON BOARD PERSONNEL
Related Risk Assessments: Mooring Lines/Wires RA Page 1 of 1
TRUONG PHAT LOC SHIPPING TRADING JOINT STOCK COMPANY.
MOORING TAIL AQUISITION FORM MPF-07
Guidance : To be completed by Purchasing Department under Marine Department Guidance for Mooring Tail Rev: 00 / Date: 09/2018
Acquisition – NOT TO BE COMPLETED BY ON BOARD PERSONNEL
Related Risk Assessments: Mooring Lines/Wires RA Page 1 of 1
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M/T EVERRICH 2 – IMO 9294795 MMP-10
MOORING SYSTEM & LINE MANAGEMENT PLAN Issue: Sept. 18
INSPECTION DOCUMENTATION Rev. No: 00
In this section please file the completed inspection forms and all other related
documents regarding mooring permanent and loose equipment