Effective Mooring, 4th Edition

This publication provides a general introduction to mooring and how to stay safe during mooring operations. It is written in a style that will be easily understood by seafarers worldwide and can be used as a training guide for both new and experienced crew. Produced by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), the guide is designed for oil tankers, barges and terminals, but the principles can be applied to any ship.

 

Mooring is one of the most complex and dangerous operations for ship and terminal crew. If something goes wrong, the consequences can be severe. This publication sets out clear and concise guidance on safe mooring procedures, with illustrations demonstrating best practice and potential hazards. It is aligned with the guidance in OCIMF’s Mooring Equipment Guidelines, Fourth Edition (MEG4), which contains more detailed technical information on the design and maintenance of mooring systems.

 

This new edition emphasises that the whole mooring crew are responsible for safety. It removes the concept of snap-back zones, and stresses that the whole mooring deck should be considered a danger zone. There is additional guidance on barges and also on human factors, such as communication, fatigue and situational awareness.