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Mooring Presentation
Mooring Presentation
Mooring Presentation
Purpose of Mooring
The purpose of a mooring is to safely hold a ship in a berth or in a certain position to accomplish a specic mission. Ship moorings are provided for: a. Loading/Unloading Loading and unloading items such as stores, cargo, personnel, etc. b. Maintenance/Repairs Scheduled maintenance and simple repairs can be performed at sea. Certain actions require shore services, special parts, and outside assistance that can only be provided while moored.
Types of Mooring
Pierside (Fixed Mooring) 1.Standard - Excellent, ship is aligned parallel with pier or wharf .Best if ships draft does not limit its ability to tie up; ship is located nearfacilities; easy access provided to take on supplies, ammunition, and crew 2. Med Moor - Good for situations where reasonably precise positioning is required in alimited area.Can be subject to larger broadside currents 3. Spud Moor - Excellent for oating drydocks.The ship is free to move vertically on the spud as the tide rises and falls
At Sea (Moorings) 1.Free Swinging (Single Point) - Ship will assume the most advantageous position under combined action of wind and current; best for heavy weather or transient mooring when an acceptable pier berth is unavailable 2. Multiple Point For two points - not for precise positioning; suitable for transient mooring with limited sea room
Standard Moor
Mediterranean Moor
Spud Moor
Mooring Procedures