Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare a berth
- Relevant documentation and records are identified and accessed as required
- Positioning information is obtained, checked and confirmed as accurate
- Bridge marker is set
- Briefing is obtained and interpreted on any issues related to mooring or untying operation
- Communications equipment is prepared and set to correct channels
- Berth conditions are checked and made clear and ready for mooring
- Portainer cranes are correctly positioned for berthing of vessel
- Safety concerns are communicated to pilot of vessel with due care not to interfere with tug and vessel communications
- Receive heaving line from mooring launch
- Receive heaving lines from vessel
- First lines are received and are made fast to appropriate bollards
- Where possible, two headlines and two sternlines are made available each to two different bollards
- Spring lines from forward and aft are received from vessel and are attached to applicable bollards
- Additional lines are received from vessel and attached to applicable bollards
- Return heaving line to vessel
- Land a gangway
- Untie and let go vessel
- Vessel crew is made aware of intentions to let go
- Singling up processes are carried out according to operational procedures and required safety precautions
- Due care is taken during singling up processes to ensure aft springs and stern lines are kept clear of propeller
- Due care is taken when waiting for order for remaining lines to be released to stand clear of remaining lines because of strain to which lines may be subjected
- Once order is given, remaining lines are released according to operational procedures and required safety precautions
- When vessel crew inadvertently heaves on a line being handled by shore-side team, line is let go immediately
- Required precautions and safety procedures are followed during untying operations