Mooring practice safety guidance for offshore vessels when alongside in ports and harbours

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 1.1 - December 2023

This document provides comprehensive safety guidance for offshore vessels during mooring operations in ports and harbours, emphasising the importance of planning, communication, training, and proper use of equipment.

Contents

  • Introduction

  • Mooring Safety

    • Planning the Operation

    • Who is in Charge?

    • Communication

    • Training

    • Personal Protective Equipment

    • Danger Zones

    • Condition of Mooring Lines

    • Hazards

    • Environmental Conditions

    • Vessels Assisting

    • Quay Access

    • Mooring Equipment

  • Conclusion

  • References


Revision

  • Rev. 1.1 - December 2023
    Quality check; headers, footers & document map updated; no change to content
  • Rev. 1 - April 2021
    Further review by HSSE Core Committee, Marine Division Management Committee and Renewable Energy Committee
  • Rev. 0.1 - May 2018
    To include new guidance on danger zones; references (including online references) updates
  • Rev. - July 2012
    Initial publication