IMO is working to prevent accidents that occur when ships are being moored at their berth in a port. A SOLAS regulation that focuses on better protecting seafarers and shore-based mooring staff from injuries during mooring operations, is set to be finalized by the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction.
Specifically, the meeting that took place between 4 to 8 February, aspires to establish draft guidelines concerning:
- The design of mooring arrangements;
- Their inspection and maintenance;
- Re...
https://safety4sea.com/imo-sub-committee-to-finalize-rule-for-safe-mooring/