Regulatory basis
- OCIMF MEG4
- SIGTTO guidance
Safety, Security & Environment
Safe Mooring Operations in Oil & Gas Terminals
Safe mooring practice at oil and gas terminals aligned with OCIMF MEG4 — line management, snap-back zones, mooring equipment management plan (MEMP), and human factors.
Target audience
- Tanker officers, terminal mooring crews, pilots, surveyors
Prerequisites
- None
Learning objectives
What you'll be able to do
Apply MEG4 mooring system design and operation principles
Identify snap-back hazards and exclusion zones
Maintain a Mooring Equipment Management Plan (MEMP)
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
MEG4 framework
- Line MBL/SDMBL
- Tail selection
02
Operations
- Mooring patterns
- Tending lines
- Emergency release
03
Safety
- Snap-back zones
- PPE
- Human factors
Assessment
Written test and case study.
Certification
Course completion certificate.
References & further reading
Authoritative sources
This course aligns with international maritime conventions and IMO Model Courses. Use these references for detailed regulatory text.
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