COURSE OVERVIEW

 This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. 

 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Mooring Operation & Mooring Equipment Guidelines. It covers the basics, purposes and significance of mooring in maritime operations; the different types of mooring systems, mooring equipment and principles of safe mooring; the basic mooring patterns and their applications; the regulatory framework and standards; the detailed equipment specifications, mooring ropes and cables; inspecting and maintaining mooring equipment; the corrosion and wear prevention; operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the mooring winches and capstans including fenders and berthing equipment; and preparing vessel and crew for mooring and pre-arrival checks and communication protocols. 

 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the mooring operations, using tugs in assisting with mooring operations and safety precautions during mooring; the environmental considerations in mooring operations including noise, pollution prevention and habitat protection; the single point mooring (SPM) systems, dynamic positioning systems and automated mooring technologies; the latest innovations in mooring equipment and materials including future trends in mooring operations; the strategies for mooring in special conditions such as ice conditions, restricted waters and during extreme weather; the emergency mooring and unmooring incident management and response; and the training and competency development.