INTERTANKO North American Panel

Mooring Equipment Guidelines (MEG) & IMO - OCIMF

March 12, 2018
Joe Megeed – Technical Adviser (Engineering)
 Zarga

Winch 3/O OIC

Operator

Winch 3/O Signal

Relay

Fairlead

Roller
Rope
Parting
Point
Snapback Zone
 Mooring Equipment Guidelines (MEG4)
Key Messages

1. Snap-back
• Complex
• No safe area

2. Fit-for-purpose ropes Equipment, ropes, tails and layout should

• HMSF vs others be designed, operated and maintained as
• Purchasing
an integrated mooring system
• Monitor usage

3. Human Factors (HCD)

• Design
• Operations & Maintenance
Complex Snap-back
 Fit for Purpose Lines

Mooring Line:
MBL = 137 tonnes failed at 24 tonnes
Life expectancy = 8 years failed at 5 years

Source:
https://assets.digital.cabinet-
office.gov.uk/media/56b8c217e5274a03690
00013/MAIBSafetyBulletin_1-2016.pdf
 Human Factors

Winch 3/O OIC

Operator

Winch 3/O Signal

Relay

Fairlead

Roller
Rope
Parting
Point
MEG 4 Website
Draft Mooring Design Guidance
A Voice for Safety