Is There an Easy Solution to Mooring Accidents

The most dangerous tasks carried out onboard ships are mooring operations. Data collected by various parties of maritime industry such as Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), Protection and Indemnity Clubs (P&I Clubs). And Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) indicates that mooring accidents occur regularly and often result in deaths. These accidents may result in claims including severe in injuries of fatalities to the crew. While there have been various innovations to reduce the hazard associated with traditional mooring systems. This paper reviews some of mooring accidents, to address some of the key factors and dangers associated with mooring operations and highlight areas where improvements could be made to find an easy solution to mooring accident.