Tag: mooring

New Zealand's Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC), published its report on a serious injury to crew member that took place during unmooring operations on the containership Rio De La Plata.

In its most recent “Good Catch” – a series where the American Club provides valuable lessons learned from incidents – the Club refers to an incident regarding a bollard that was overloaded with multiple mooring lines.

In its recent Good Catch series the American Club informs about a mooring line slack accident and provides lessons learned.

Automated mooring equipment for vessels sailing on the Tallinn-Helsinki route is helping to drop emissions at Tallinn Old City Harbour.

Trelleborg and NYK Line announced a strategic partnership to meet the demand for increased safety, efficiency and sustainability of mooring operations across Japanese ports.

TSB Canada issued an investigation report on a crew fall overboard incident after a workboat, belonging to the bulk carrier Manitoulin, struck a mooring line on St. Clair River, near Sombra, Ontario, in May 2020. 

The Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO) shared guidance on design considerations for the gangway landing areas on ships and the gangway system for terminals, discussing different gangway types and configurations.

Transport Malta issued an investigation report on the serious injury of a crew member onboard the container ship APL California, while letting go the towline at the port of Ningbo, China, in May 2020. The incident occurred as the bosun attempted to undo the knot connecting the tug’s pick-up gear and the vessel’s messenger line. 

Transport Malta issued an investigation report on the serious injury of a crew member during mooring operations in the port of Marsaxlokk, Malta, in May 2020. The accident occurred when one of the stern lines parted and struck the third officer on the poop deck. 

Transport Malta issued an investigation report on the serious injury of a crew member onboard the tanker FT Furla, during mooring operations in Westlius Lock, Terneuzen, in May 2020. Analysis revealed that the mooring rope was in good condition, but its breaking load was markedly less than the certified breaking strength.