MARINE DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA

SAFE MOORING PRACTICE FOR MOORING PERSONNEL

COURSE FRAMEWORK

1.0 AIM

1.1 The course covers the important requirements of the IMO Guidelines on
minimum training and education for mooring personnel, Code of Safe Practice on
Safety by ILO and STCW Code 2010 Manila Amendment Section A-II-5 Code
of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seaman.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

2.1 The objective of the course is to provide an adequate level of knowledge to the
participants of the important element to be proficient for maintaining port safety,
security, environment protection and facilitation of maritime traffic at port. The
course will cover the following;

i. Safety, communication, environment protection and hazards

ii. Safe and effective mooring and un-mooring operations

ii. Port local knowledge for the local working area

iii. Shipping Regulations
iv. Ships characteristics
v. Port Security
vi. Mooring Boat Handling including R.O.R and propulsion machinery

2.2 At the end of the course the participants shall be able to understand and able to
demonstrate the proper mooring & unmooring, standard communication between
shore & ship mooring party, boat handling and understand the application of
safety rules and regulations at port and awareness of risks to their health and
safety and how these risks are controlled.

3.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Malaysian citizenship

3.2 Participants must not be less than 18 years of age, must be physically fit
approved Malaysia Medical Practitioners and should be able to swim.

4.0 CLASS LIMITATIONS

4.1 Class Size

Class size may be limited in order to allow the instructor to give adequate
attention to individual participants. In general it is recommended that a maximum
of 10 students be the upper limit that a single instructor can be expected to train
satisfactorily to the level of competence involved. Larger numbers may be
admitted if extra staff and tutorial periods are provided to deal with participants of
an individual basis.

4.2 Student/teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio shall be 10:1 for the theory lessons while demonstrations
and practical shall conducted with a ratio of 5:1

5.0 TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Methods use for teaching includes theoretical and practical (lectures,

demonstrations, practical training and discussions).

6.0 INSTRUCTOR

Professionally qualified instructors will conduct all training and instruction.

Instructor shall;

i. have an appreciation of the training program and an understanding of the

specific training objectives for the particular type of training being
conducted;

ii. be professionally and academically qualified in the task for which training
is being conducted;

iii. have an appropriate balance of professional and teaching qualifications;

 iv. Instructors shall hold the Train the Trainers Certificate (IMO 6.09) or with
exemption;

v. Letter of exemption shall be produce by Director General of Marine

Department of Malaysia.

7.0 TEACHING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

7.1 Facility

Facilities include an ordinary classroom fitted with a whiteboard, an overhead

projector or computer-assisted projector and screen provided. Additional
technical material and teaching aids that the instructor may wish to use when
preparing and presenting the course are as per sections in Teaching Aids and
References

8.0 TEACHING AIDS

8.1 Teaching Aids

i. Personal Computer and projector

ii. White board

iii. Mooring boat, Ship Model, mooring rope and wire rope, bollard model

iv. Appropriate interactive video and audio facilities

v. Practical demonstration and hands on exercises

vi. VHF Radio for communication exercises

vii. Guest speakers

8.2 Equipment

Portable VHF Radio, PPE, mooring rope, manila rope, wire rope and seaman
knife.
8.3 References to relevant legislation and guidance

Relevant legislation and guidance includes:

i. IMO Guidelines on minimum training and education for mooring personnel

ii. International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Code of Practice on Safety and

Health in Ports (ILO 152)
iii. Mooring and Anchoring Ships Guidance by Nautical Institute Managing
Health & Safety in Dock Work (HSG 177)
iv. A Code of Practice the Safety of Small Workboats &Pilot Boats
v. Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) Publication, Mooring
Equipment Guidelines
vi. Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats – A Code of Practice, MCA
vii. Personal Protective Equipment http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg174.pdf

9.0 DETAILED TEACHING SYLLABUS

9.1 The detailed syllabus as attached.

10. COURSE SCHEDULE

10.1 The course schedule as attached.

11.0 COURSE MODULE

11.1 The course module as attached.

12.0 LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

12.1 Language of instruction shall be in by Bahasa Malaysia as main language and

English as secondary for easy understanding. Maritime English shall be use for
standard terms.
13.0 INSTRUCTION GUIDE

13.1 An instructor’s guide providing specific guidance on teaching strategies and

techniques used during the course will be made available to the instructor. As per
attached.

14.0 THE ASSESSMENT

The assessment will be done by professional judgment of the trainer using the
following method;

i. Attendance - 100%

ii. Oral - Instructor Evaluation Form

iii. Competency – Practical and hands on

16.0 COURSE EVALUATION

16.1 Course evaluation form as attached.

17.0 CERTIFICATION

17.1 A Safe Mooring Practice for Mooring Personnel attendance certificate shall be
awarded to the participants at the end of the course.