The process of mooring involves accomplishing several tasks that pose serious risks to the seafarers working at the site. The repercussions of these perils can be lethal and may trigger serious injuries, physical trauma, or even death. Attending the following safety tips ascertains the protection of everyone working on the location. Here goes the list!
- Double-check the equipment: Before throwing the equipment to its use, make it a habit to examine the equipment for defects.
- Manage one line at a time: Focus on tending one line at a time, else other lines may experience an increase in the load if tended simultaneously. This can trigger breakage and overloading thereby, leading to the mishap.
- Consider checking the line load: The breaking load in the moorings operation should not exceed 55% of the Maximum Breaking Load (MBL) to preclude the breakage in the line.
Avert Mixed Mooring: This is highly perilous. Typically, the lines in the operation should be of similar size and material to exploit for the leads. One should avoid using mixed Moorings that include a whole-length synthetic rope used in tandem with wire.
People losing lives during this operation is no uncommon occurrence, therefore, it is critical to take heed of the precautionary steps to avoid putting the life of oneself and others at risk. Seafarers in the context have to acquaint themselves with different maneuvers performed on the ship’s deck. They need to grasp the working of deck systems and machinery and retain the safety measures along.
