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What should the mooring officer report at the jetty alignment?
What should the mooring officer report at the jetty alignment?
At what distance should the mooring SV start reporting again to the pilot for alignment position with loading arms?
At what distance should the mooring SV start reporting again to the pilot for alignment position with loading arms?
What is the purpose of the mooring officer joining their station after the vessel is in position?
What is the purpose of the mooring officer joining their station after the vessel is in position?
How many lines are used for spring adjustment at each station?
How many lines are used for spring adjustment at each station?
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What is the consideration for reporting adjustment by spring?
What is the consideration for reporting adjustment by spring?
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At what distance should the mooring SV start reporting again to the pilot for alignment position at the quay side?
At what distance should the mooring SV start reporting again to the pilot for alignment position at the quay side?
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What is the role of the terminal supervisor during alignment?
What is the role of the terminal supervisor during alignment?
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What is the purpose of checking the ship position after spring lines are made fast?
What is the purpose of checking the ship position after spring lines are made fast?
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How often does the Mooring Officer receive a call from control?
How often does the Mooring Officer receive a call from control?
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What is the minimum time required for the Mooring Officer to standby for the pilot?
What is the minimum time required for the Mooring Officer to standby for the pilot?
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What is the purpose of the radio check in the Mooring operation?
What is the purpose of the radio check in the Mooring operation?
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What is the main topic of discussion during the Tool-Box-Talk?
What is the main topic of discussion during the Tool-Box-Talk?
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How long before the operation should the Mooring Officer leave the service jetty?
How long before the operation should the Mooring Officer leave the service jetty?
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What is the last step of the Tool-Box-Talk?
What is the last step of the Tool-Box-Talk?
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What should the Mooring Officer do after receiving a call from control?
What should the Mooring Officer do after receiving a call from control?
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What should the Mooring Officer do before leaving the SV?
What should the Mooring Officer do before leaving the SV?
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Study Notes
SeaManShip and Services MO, SV, and LM Competency Working Steps
- Every 2 hours, the SMS calls control to check operations.
Step 1: Receiving a Call from Control
- The Mooring Officer takes all information from control, including:
- Berth location
- Bollard numbers
- Loading arms
- Next movements
- POB time
- Pilot name
- Type of movement (In/Out) is determined:
- In Bound Operation: leave the jetty and standby for pilot at 15 minutes before POB time
- Out Bound Operation: leave the service jetty 45 minutes before operations, and standby for pilot at 15 minutes before POB time
- The Mooring Officer gives notice to the crew and supervisor 5 minutes before leaving
- The SV confirms with everyone that:
- They have full PPE
- They have a gate pass
- They are fit to work
- They have taken extra water
Step 2: Testing Communication with Pilot
- The Mooring Officer and SV test communication with the pilot and ask for the mooring plan
- Radio check includes:
- Mooring SV: "Good Mooring- Good Afternoon- Good evening"
- Pilot: "Loud and clear"
- Mooring SV Aft: "Pilot, Mooring aft station loud and clear"
- Mooring SV Forward: "Pilot, Mooring forward station loud and clear"
- The Mooring Officer confirms the mooring plan and discusses it with the team
Step 3: Tool-Box-Talk
- Topics covered:
- Required PPE (including messenger-line and knife)
- Safety related to mooring operation (location of life buoys, activating lifejacket, etc.)
- Job description, mooring plan, team distribution, reporting stage to pilot, use of capstans, teamwork, and emergency procedures
- Discussion of how to perform the operation
- What to do if something goes wrong, calling for help, and the action plan
- Confirmation from the crew that they understand the work
- Checking if anyone has any questions
- Jetty/quay inspection and report to pilot and control if anything is abnormal
Step 4: Positioning the Vessel
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Jetties:
- Alignments:
- Mooring Officer reports estimated alignment position once the vessel is parallel to the jetty
- Mooring SV reports alignment position every 5m from 30m to 10m
- Mooring SV reports alignment position every 1m from 10m to final position
- Securing spring lines:
- Mooring Officer joins their station and supports securing spring lines
- Mooring Officer checks ship position and reports to pilot if adjustment is required
- Alignments:
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Quay Side:
- Alignments:
- Mooring Officer reports estimated alignment position once the vessel is parallel to the quay
- Mooring SV reports alignment position every 3 bollards from 30m to 1m
- Securing spring lines:
- Mooring Officer joins their station and supports securing spring lines
- Mooring Officer checks ship position and reports to pilot if adjustment is required, taking into account gangway and mid-ship draft mark and RAM landing clearance
- Alignments:
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This quiz covers the working steps of Mooring Officers, including receiving calls from control, checking operations, and pilot procedures for in-bound and out-bound operations.