MSC approved measures to improve the safety of seafarers during mooring operations

were incorporated during the committee meeting.

It amends SOLAS regulation and guidelines to improve the current situation where

accidents and unsafe work situations frequently happen during mooring operations.

These amendments require appropriate and safe-to-use designs of mooring

arrangements and introduce a maintenance and inspection regime with proper

documentation.

It also includes work situations where crew members are exposed to excessive dynamic

forces, heavy manual work processes and unfavorable weather conditions.

Further details can be found via mfame article. 

http://mfame.guru/imo-approves-measures-to-improve-mooring-safety/