Emergency Contact Mooring Operations Home Latest updates News Mooring Operations 30 Mar 2023 Download Download IG safety document Sign up for alerts Seafarers and shore personnel continue to be injured or killed during mooring operations. In the five policy years to 2021, the International Group Clubs were notified of 858 injuries and 31 fatalities during mooring operations. The ISM Code, the safe working practices of Merchant Seafarers (COSWP) and the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) Mooring Equipment Guidelines have helped to tackle technical aspects of mooring operations. The resources provided below have been produced by the Club to assist Members and crew with preventing such incidents from occurring. Resources from the Shipowners' Club Guidance on snap-back zones Risk assessments for mooring operations Mooring accidents involving non-designated crew Damage caused by fouled lines Article: Limitation of liability for marinas - the importance of having a well thought out mooring plan   Resources from  The International Group of P&I Clubs This animation focuses on the human factors and influencing circumstances on human performance in the lead up to and during mooring operations. Stop, Think, Stay Alive Mooring Operations    Scenarios of the Mooring Operations Animation The overriding message, of the animation is Stop, Think, Stay Alive and each scenario is accompanied by guidance notes. Understanding the operation and risks Everyone involved needs to be confident about the workplan for any operation. Individual experience levels and abilities should be known and understood by all involved in the operation. If there are any doubts about the operation or procedure, ask for clarification. Guidance notes The impact of time pressure Plans can change at short notice and require a dynamic response. It is important that time is taken to reassess the risks, to ensure that operations can still be performed safely and with sufficient