9.1.1
Mooring winch brake testing and correct operation
The inspector is checking whether the brake will render at the intended load, whether the setting can be traced to the Ship Design MBL, and whether the…
Open preparation guide →THE DEEPDRAFT · SIRE 2.0 PREPARATION
Chapter 9: Mooring and Anchoring
Practical guidance to understand the requirement, check readiness and prepare officers for inspection.
Source mapped to OCIMF SIRE 2.0 Question Library, Version 1.0 (January 2022). DeepDraft guidance is an independent practical interpretation.
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9.1.2
Mooring arrangement against terminal and vessel plans
The inspector is checking whether the actual mooring arrangement agrees with both the terminal plan and the configurations permitted by the vessel's Mooring System Management Plan. The…
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Line Management Plan implementation and traceability
The inspector is checking whether every mooring line, tail and joining shackle can be identified, traced to its certificate and location, inspected at the required interval and…
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Strength compatibility of lines, tails and joining shackles
The inspector is checking whether every line, tail and joining shackle, including spares, is compatible with the vessel's Ship Design MBL and mooring-system working load. Certificates and…
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Emergency towing procedure and immediate readiness
The inspector is checking whether the vessel-specific Emergency Towing Booklet matches the arrangements onboard, is available at the required locations and can be explained by the officers.…
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Anchoring operations within vessel and environmental limits
The inspector is checking whether the company has defined usable anchoring limits, whether the bridge and forecastle teams understand them, and whether a recent operation was planned,…
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Mooring-team supervision and minimum composition
The inspector is checking whether the company has defined who may supervise each mooring or anchoring workspace, the minimum team for each operation and the duties of…
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Safe winch operation and mooring-line hazards
The inspector is checking whether officers and ratings understand the real hazards created by winches and tensioned lines, and whether the physical controls support safe work. Painted…
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Correct STS checklists and complete operation records
The inspector is checking whether the correct OCIMF STS checklists were used for the actual operation, completed at the required stages and supported by the underlying evidence.…
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STS Joint Plan of Operation for the specific transfer
For an at-sea STS operation, the inspector is checking whether a Joint Plan of Operation was developed for the actual vessels, cargo, location and conditions, understood by…
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STS Operations Plan availability, approval and familiarity
The inspector is checking whether the vessel carries a current STS Operations Plan, whether the required approval applies to the cargo and whether copies are available where…
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Vapour-hose support and securing at buoy moorings
For an applicable oil tanker vapour return system intended for buoy-mooring use, the inspector is checking whether the manifold support, hose rails, securing fittings and drainage arrangements…
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SPM and F(P)SO bow-mooring arrangements
Where bow chain stoppers are fitted, the inspector is checking whether the vessel's SPM or F(P)SO procedures, certificates, maintenance records, physical fittings and HVPQ description agree. Officers…
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Shuttle-tanker bow-mooring system readiness
For an applicable shuttle tanker, the inspector is checking whether the specialised offshore bow-mooring system is operated, inspected, tested and maintained under vessel procedures, and whether officers…
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