Tag: mooring

Transport Malta issued an investigation report on the serious injury of a crew member during mooring operations in the port of Marsaxlokk, Malta, in May 2020. The accident occurred when one of the stern lines parted and struck the third officer on the poop deck. 

Transport Malta issued an investigation report on the serious injury of a crew member onboard the tanker FT Furla, during mooring operations in Westlius Lock, Terneuzen, in May 2020. Analysis revealed that the mooring rope was in good condition, but its breaking load was markedly less than the certified breaking strength.

As UK MAIB describes, a narrowboat that had been tied up to a riverbank broke free from its moorings and was carried quickly downstream in a strong current that had resulted from heavy rainfall.

The run-off of melting snow each spring, and often heavy seasonal rains, create periods of high water in the Mississippi River system which can result in additional risks for vessels operating there, particularly for those which load and discharge cargo at midstream moorings.

UK MAIB issued a safety bulletin to the cruise industry to highlight the importance of using anchoring equipment within its intended design parameters, as it has become concerned at the number of recently reported marine incidents involving cruise ship anchor systems failures.

In its recently released casebook containing safety lessons learned from maritime incidents, the Swedish Club describes a very serious injury of a crew member during mooring operations. 

BHP issued new updates for the Port Hedland Mooring Management Standard which sets out the revised mandatory mooring requirements, that will apply to all vessels calling at the BHP Port Hedland Terminal (Terminal) and the crew on board from 1 July 2021, along with details of an incentive program for the adoption of new mooring line technology.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority will start on a new trial with mixed mooring for inland vessels carrying dangerous cargo. The trial aligns with the port’s policy to use existing space in the port area as efficiently as possible and create more berth capacity for inland shipping.

IMCA Safety Flashes summarise key safety matters and incidents. In this case, IMCA focuses on inappropriate use of pneumatic line thrower for mooring line.

UK Maritime Coastguard Agency issued a marine circular to provide assistance on mooring and unmooring operations, and when it is permissible for vessels to self-moor.