Mooring April 2015

Notes for Guidance What the Engagement Pack includes Key points the supervisor should cover in their discussion Questions the supervisor can ask the group Purpose of the Engagement Pack To help supervisors provide their staff with a platform to have a meaningful safety discussion and encourage sharing of experiences and discussions around their learning outcomes. Using the Engagement Pack This pack has been designed for use by a supervisor in front of a group of no more than 10 people. The pack should be placed on a table with the pictures facing the group and the notes facing the supervisor. Use practical demonstration where possible. The notes are memory joggers to highlight key points but should not be read word for word. Preparing for an Engagement Session Before beginning the session the supervisor should familiarise themselves with the content and it’s purpose. Make sure there is enough space for the staff to interact with each other. Who is to be Engaged? For the use of vessel crews and all those who are involved in marine operations. Where? Engagement should be carried out in a quiet room/area where they will not be disturbed. The vessel’s office, mess room, or quiet area in a workshop would be suitable. When to hold the Engagement Choose a time that is suitable for all staff. This should be when they are alert and most likely to contribute to the discussion. This will help in absorbing and retaining the information for much longer. This Engagement Pack IS NOT to be used for skills training or a task requiring a licensed operator. This IS NOT a tool box talk. This is an opportunity for staff on board to talk about safety without feeling rushed to commence their work. The rate of learning is more important than completing the pack so allow two or more sessions if necessary.

Snap Back

Snap Back Key message: Keep Clear of the Snap Back Zone The main hazard: A significant danger when handling mooring lines is ‘snap back’ It is the sudden release of the energy stored in the tensioned mooring line when it breaks A rope or wire parting under tension can result in a recoil velocity of up to 800 km/h (500 mph) Always pay special attention to the following: Changing snap back zones due to change in configuration of the mooring lines Always stand clear of ANY ropes under tension and look out for your colleagues (Intervention) Supervisors should maintain a helicopter view at all times (Do not get involved in doing the mooring) Key message: Keep Clear of the Snap Back Zone Discussion points: How can incidents be avoided in the snap-back zone? Let’s discuss some ideas Which behaviours can we pay particular attention to so that we can avoid an incident?

Bight of Mooring Rope

Bight of Mooring Rope The main hazard: A significant number of personal injury incidents during mooring operations involve getting caught within a bight or coil of rope Always pay special attention to the following: Stand clear – bights don’t always look like bights! Intervene if you notice a colleague is not paying attention to a changing situation Ropes that are not kept in a tidy manner Supervisor to watch out for others who may not have noticed themselves getting trapped in a bight Sufficient number of people are available for the mooring operation Key message: Do not get caught in a bight of Mooring rope Discussion points: How can incidents involving getting caught in a bight be avoided? Let’s discuss some ideas Which behaviours can we pay particular attention to so that we can avoid an incident?

Handling Tug Lines

Handling Tug Lines The main issues: Getting injured by movement of the main tug line parting Injury from the pick up rope during making fast and letting go tug lines Always pay special attention to the following: Communication between the tug and the vessel Visual communication between mooring supervisor and the tug crew While picking up and letting go tugs line, ensure it is done in a controlled manner Large height difference between the vessel and the tug Keep clear of the tug line while it is towing Key message: Stay well clear of the towline at all times Discussion points: How can incidents involving tug lines be avoided? Let’s discuss some ideas Which behaviours can we pay particular attention to so that we can avoid an incident involving tug lines?

Drums, Capstans and Stoppers

Drums, Capstans and Stoppers The main issues: Getting fingers and hands trapped while handling mooring ropes on warping drums and stoppers Always pay special attention to the following: Keeping safe distance from the end of the warping drum or capstan Ensure the rope is clear of the position the person handling the warping drum Follow correct method to take the weight on the stopper while transferring the mooring rope from the warping drum to the bitts Use the rope stoppers on the Fibre / synthetic rope and chain stoppers on wire ropes Key message: Keep fingers and hands clear of warping drum and stoppers Discussion points: How can incident involving use of warping drums, capstans and stoppers be avoided? Let’s discuss some ideas Which behaviours can we pay particular attention to when using warping drums, capstans and stoppers so that we can avoid an incident?

Family Remember Your family needs you

Family Notes: Get people to think about their families Also think about their circle of friends and close extended families as not everyone might have immediate family Key message: Remember you do not have a spare of yourself for your family Discussion points: Why are we important to our family and friends? How can we set good examples of safety for our colleagues so that we can all go back safely to our families?