Common Mooring Methods Used For Ships
Mediterranean mooring : For this type of mooring, a pre-calculated position is determined
and approached using engine movements. The bow initially is made to cant
towards the berth and the starboard anchor is let go in that positions. After
this the engines are run astern and the port anchor is let go at the designated
spot. The vessel falls astern and swings to starboard. Thus vessel is held by
both the anchors as it approaches the quay. Stern lines are then passed.
Moorings are kept tight by using the anchor cables. The positioning of vessel
is such that mooring is completed with around four shackles on each anchor.
Often tide is used to control drift of the vessel towards quay while
positioning it by heaving or paying out on one of the anchors.
Running Mooring : This manoeuvre takes relatively short
duration compared to Mediterranean mooring and offers more control of the
vessel. The vessel’s starboard anchor is let go at a position approximately
four to five shackles from the final position of the bow and around 9 shackles
paid out while moving ahead on engines. Then as she falls astern with the tide
the port anchor is let go and the starboard anchor is heaved on to five
shackles. This method restricts the swinging room and reduces the load on
windlass.
Standing Mooring : This is practiced during cross winds.
As the vessel is stopped the port anchor is let go and with the tide around 9
shackles are paid out. The starboard anchor is let go and simultaneously port
anchor heaved on. Thus the port anchor is kept on 4 shackles being generally
the flood anchor and starboard on five as it is the ebb anchor. This vessel
takes longer duration and provides less control over the vessel . The load on
windlass is more as compared to running moor.
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