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Mooring winches are bolted to foundations that are welded to the ships deck.
The foundation should be designed so that all parts are accessible and hold-down bolts can be fitted below. Vertical members should be position close to the bolt holes and generally span the under deck longitudinal or beams.
Adequate drain holes should be provided to [...]
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MOORING WINCHES
Posted by author on August 18th, 2008
Posted in Mooring 
Tags: abutment, abutments, adequate size, anchors, bolt torque, bolts, brackets, corrosion damage, design criteria, drain holes, entrapment, fatigue, five tones, machinery manufacturer, mid body, ships deck, span, support structure, surfaces, torque, transverse direction, winches 
No Comments »BRIDGE DUTY
Posted by author on June 23rd, 2008
It is the responsibility of the Master to do the voyage with all possible speed but the Master will always adjust the speed according to the rule “Safety First”. In order to obtain maximum economy in operation of the vessel the Master will consult with the Chief Engineer about a convenient power supply from engine.
The [...]
Posted in Navigation Tags: aids, anchor watch, anchorage, anchors, br, bridge crew, bridge duty, bridge equipment, chief engineer, circumstances, clarity, emergency procedures, helmsman, information radio, maximum economy, muster list, nautical charts, oow, power supply, proximity, radio communication, safe way, sea passage, seaman, taking into consideration, technical aids, traffic, visual contact No Comments »Communications
Posted by author on June 7th, 2008
Communication procedures:
Are instructions for operation the digital selective calling (DSC) satellite communications equipment in an emergency clearly displayed?
Are the vessel’s call sign and Inmarsat ship station identity clearly marked on the radio installation?
Can officers demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of how to operate the equipment in an emergency?
Is a continuous listening watch maintained on [...]
Posted in Pre-vetting/vetting information Tags: anchors, bitter end, bitts, brackets, chests, chocks, communication equipment, communication procedures, emergency batteries, emergency radio, insulation, locker doors, pedestal, periodical, portable radios, qualified person, radio battery, radio emergency, radio equipment, radio installation, radio log, roller fairleads, rollers, ropes, satellite communications equipment, satisfactory condition, ship security, single point mooring, spm, station identity, steam, swl, two way communications, vhf channel, wastage No Comments »Mooring
Posted by author on June 7th, 2008
Mooring equipment documentation:
Are certificates available for all mooring ropes and wires?
Do all mooring ropes and where fitted, mooring wire tails, meet OCIMF standard?
If one or more bow stoppers are fitted, is there a certificate attesting to safe working load?
Are there records of the inspection and maintenance of mooring ropes, wires and equipment?
Is there [...]
Posted in Pre-vetting/vetting information Tags: anchors, bitter end, bitts, brackets, brake linings, brakes, certificates, chests, chocks, connecting links, drums, equipment documentation, foundations, hazardous area, insulation, locker doors, mooring areas, mooring equipment, mooring lines, mooring ropes, mooring winch, pedestal, pins, roller fairleads, rollers, ropes, safe working load, satisfactory condition, single point mooring, spm, steam, swl, tension, wastage, winches Comments OffANCHORING AND ANCHOR WATCH
Posted by admin on March 16th, 2008
Has an anchoring plan been prepared taking into account
Speed reduction in ample time
Direction/strength of wind and current
Tidal stream when maneuvering at low speed
