Overview
We are thrilled to announce our new product and service lineup, dedicated to promoting safe and efficient mooring operations for your fleet. In light of the updated guidelines and regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), it’s imperative to remain proactive and adhere to the latest standards.
Our commitment to safety and quality has allowed us to equip tankers with mooring arrangements that comply with these standards since July 2015.
The updated guidelines, MSC.1/Circ.1619, MSC.1/Circ.1620, and MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1, emphasize the significance of the proper design, selection, inspection, and maintenance of mooring equipment and lines. These guidelines are designed to improve safety during mooring operations and reduce the risks of accidents and damage.
New Requirement
The revised documents have introduced revised terms and definitions. Most of them are in line with those of OCIMF MEG-4.
- Ship Design Minimum Breaking Load (MBLSD) means the minimum breaking load of new, dry, mooring lines for which shipboard fittings and supporting hull structures are designed in order to meet mooring restraint requirements. This is a core value as this item determines the forces of other factors during mooring. For example, the Safe Working Load for mooring arrangements should be equal to or higher than MBLSD.
- Line Design Break Force (LDBF) means the minimum force that a new, dry, spliced, mooring line will break at. This is for all synthetic cordage materials. This should be a maximum of up to 105% of MBLSD
- Mooring area refers to the dedicated area on a ship where mooring equipment is installed and line handling takes place. It also includes areas where there is a risk of personnel injury in the event of snap-back or other failure of mooring equipment. There may be multiple mooring areas on a ship.
- Mooring arrangements means the configuration of the mooring equipment and fittings and other design features of the ships related to the mooring operation, i.e. lighting and communication equipment.
- Mooring equipment and fittings means items such as mooring winches, capstans, bollards, bitts, fairleads, rollers, chocks, etc. and also includes mooring lines.
- Mooring lines means ropes, wires and combinations used for mooring operations other than messenger lines but including tails.
- Mooring line configuration means all components of an individual mooring line, including tails, eye splices, etc. Any change or replacement of a component is a change to the line’s configuration, unless a component is replaced by a part having the same specification as in the original configuration.
- Working Load Limit (WLL) means the maximum load that a mooring line should be subjected to in operational service, calculated from the relevant environmental mooring restraint requirement.
The updated circulars address the two (2) main components of mooring lines. The construction part, which also considers the strength of the lines, comes first. The second phase involves inspecting and maintaining all fittings, lines, or applicable machinery.
Until now, MSC.1 Circ.1175, provided a list based on calculated Equipment Number (EN) which determined the strength of the lines used on board based on specific environmental conditions, side projecting area. The number of lines was calculated as per IACS Rec.10 based on the side projecting area of the ship. The projecting area for both cases was calculated using heights measured from Summer Load Water line.
Your strategic Choice
Control mooring lines efficiently through keeping and updating an electronic database of vessel’s mooring equipment location, inspection, maintenance.
Access an online library that holds certificates and manuals, directly linked to pertinent mooring equipment
Enhance line management by providing technical forms to vessels for the inspection and maintenance of equipment, aligning with the company’s SMS.
Point-based inspection system utilizing manufacturer’s guidelines for through inspection carried out by the crew.
Timely notification scheduled for vessels and managers to ensure the prompt rotation or replacement of mooring lines.
Evaluating Ship Design MBL considering the original design concenpt, to ensure thta, the strenght of mooring lines and tails falls within approriate limits.
Why Choose Us
By choosing our product, you can trust that your vessels will meet and exceed the requirements set by IMO and OCIMF. Our experienced team is committed to providing top-notch customer service, assisting you in selecting the most suitable mooring equipment for your specific needs. We can also provide expert guidance on inspection and maintenance procedures to ensure ongoing compliance and optimal performance.
Safeguard your operations with our compliant mooring solutions. Trust in our expertise and commitment to your maritime safety needs.
