This video package explains that the purpose of ship’s moorings is to ensure that the
ship lies securely along side no matter how the weather, the waves or the currents
may affect her. It explains the theory of the forces acting upon a moored ship. The
interaction between these forces is explained and how they need to be taken into
account when deciding on the most appropriate mooring scheme. Typical mooring
schemes are shown.
Load sharing is discussed between wire and rope lines and how the length and angle
to the horizontal of the lines affects breaking strain. Some typical schemes of Single
Buoy and Conventional, or Multi-Buoy systems are also described.
Finally the differences between static loading and dynamic loading are dealt with
and the importance of attending the moorings at all times reinforced.
This video package illustrates how mooring schemes are devised and applied safely.
It begins by explaining the function of mooring and how most typical mooring
schemes are arrived at. A typical mooring scheme of 4-2-2 is shown and procedures
for mooring are explained.
Practical details and safeguards of mooring are shown, paying particular attention
to cases where wires and ropes are mixed.
The video then discusses the recommended command structure between the
Master, the pilot and the mooring gangs during a mooring operation.
The operating procedures and the differences between steam, hydraulic and
electrical winches are discussed. The importance of the role of the Supervising
Officer is particularly described to ensure safe mooring practice. Danger Zones are
explained focusing on the need to guard against whiplash should the lines part. The
use of stoppers is shown.
This video package is designed to show some of the maintenance work which should
be carried out during a voyage to ensure that the mooring system will work without
fail at the next port.
This video describes some of the most important tasks involved in mooring systems
maintenance. A planned maintenance schedule is important including periodic
inspection and maintenance of all ropes, wires, shackles, stoppers, winches, and
other parts of the system such as fairleads.
Recommendations for the care of electric, steam and hydraulic winches are shown.
With all systems, particular attention must be given to the condition of the manual
brake. Care of ropes and wires is detailed.
COLD AND HEAVY WEATHER FILE, THE
Code No 626
Time: 50 Mins
This video package is concerned with operations on board merchant ships operating
in very rough and very cold weather conditions. It deals with the preparations needed
by different departments and different types of ship. There are nine distinct sections.
The intention is that everyone should watch the first three sections and then select
further relevant sections. The sections are:
Heavy Weather
Personal Protection in the Cold
Preparing for the Cold
Mooring Below Zero
The Deck Department in the Cold
The Engineering Department in the Cold
The Catering Department in the Cold
Discharging Tankers Below Zero
The Senior Management Role in the Cold
The video looks at what can be done to reduce the effect of heavy weather on the
ship’s operations. The first thing is communication; everyone must be told whenever
bad weather is expected. Operating a ship in temperatures well below freezing point
is very demanding, bringing new risks, slowing down work and restricting the time
people can stay outside. This needs to be allowed for in planning.
They play a vital role in many emergency situations and it is important that seafarers
are aware of the correct procedures and working practices that will ensure a safe
and successful operation. This training package covers Basic Helicopter Safety for
those boarding the aircraft in the conventional way; Ship Preparation to ensure clear
communication and the safety of the helideck or winching area; and some of the
more common Operational & Emergency Procedures such as winching or hi-line
transfer. The package has been produced in collaboration with the UK Maritime and
Coastguard Agency.
BASIC INSTINCTS - PASSENGER MUSTERING & CROWD CONTROL
Code No 603
Time: 22 Mins
Wherever crowds gather there is also the potential for danger and disorder if an
emergency should happen. This is when basic human instincts come into play,
leading to fear, anger and/or aggression.
This training video package, based on the requirements of the STCW Code, is
intended to help those crew members of passenger cruise ships, Ro-Ro, and
passenger ferries to understand how basic human instincts come into play in
emergency situations. Using role play actors portraying typical characters found in
many crowds, it shows what to look out for and how to muster passengers and
manage crowds safely.
The objective of this module is to demonstrate the use of a ship’s emergency or
contingency plan. The program opens with the rationale for a contingency plan and
goes on to define what it must contain and the essential steps in responding to an
emergency at sea. The need for all officers to have a good understanding of their
ship’s plan is emphasized. This can only be achieved through good training and
regular exercising of the plan.
The program continues with a detailed examination of an exercise on board ship of
an emergency plan in response to a collision. The interactions between the Master
and the emergency party, the ship and the office and the coastal authorities are
scrutinised.
Code No 953 
Time: 17 Mins
Code No 954 
Code No 955 
Time: 50 Mins