Safe Mooring of Ships in Port

The Agency for Investigation of Accidents in Air, Marine, and Rail Transport emphasizes that mooring a vessel with ropes of the appropriate dimensions and characteristics—as per the ship’s mooring system design documentation and certified by a classification society—is a key prerequisite for the safe stay of the vessel in port. To ensure safety: Mooring ropes must comply with prescribed standards, with proof provided by the manufacturer or supplier.
Ropes should be replaced regularly without delay, with records maintained as part of the ship management process.

Recipients: This safety advisory is intended for: Shipowners, ship operators and companies, crew members, Classification Societies