Mooring Operations and Line Handling Training

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Owners and operators of ports and marine facilities have an obligation under the Health and Safety at Work Act and Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code (PMSC) to train Pier Operatives in mooring operations and the handling of vessel mooring lines.

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• Course overview

• Who should attend?

• Learning outcomes

• Duration

• Course dates

Course overview

Delivered by our experienced maritime specialists and bespoke to your organisation, the Mooring Operations and Line Handling one-day course covers the responsibilities, operational procedures and appropriate communications involved in safe and effective mooring and line handling, as well as associated hazards and corresponding management and mitigation techniques.

The programme includes a detailed breakdown of the mooring process from pre-vessel arrival to departure, mooring line types, characteristics and risks, types of bollard and other mooring equipment, manning arrangements and associated commands, manual handling techniques, PPE, risk assessment and pier contingencies.

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in the management or direct handling of vessel mooring lines at a port or marine facility would benefit from the course, including Ships Masters, Pier Masters, ship crewmembers and Pier Operatives.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will understand:

• The legal framework for mooring and line handling responsibilities

• The specific mooring responsibilities of Ship Masters, Ships Crews, Pier Masters and Pier Operatives

• Operational procedures at every stage of the mooring process

• The types and functions of equipment involved in mooring operations

• Manning communications, layout and roles for mooring operations

• Mooring command actions

Course dates

Scheduled to your timescale

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