Mooring & Wire Ropes

Mooring & Wire Ropes
(Safety Manual Ch.10)
Mooring Ropes (S.M. Ch.1.9)

All supplied mooring ropes are man-made
(synthetic) fibre ropes which are relatively
stronger than those of natural fibre. They also
have good durability and low water absorption
and are very resistant to rot and mildew but
should not be left longer than necessary exposed
to sunlight. They should be stowed under deck in
a well ventilated space atop wooden gratings. Do
not store close to boiler rooms or other hot areas.
Ropes should be visually inspected at frequent

intervals looking for signs of wear externally and
internally. A high degree of powdering between
strands indicates excessive wear and reduced
strength. If wear is localized, it may be possible to
cut out the worn section and splice the two halves
back together.
Stoppers should be made of the same material as the
mooring rope except for the case of polyamide.
Remember, man-made ropes give little warning
before parting under strain.
Personnel should stand well clear of the dangerous
snap back zones.
In general with only three turns on the drum end it is

possible to surge the rope without "sticking" and
"jumping".
When making fast on a pair of bitts a full turn of rope
should be taken around the leading post prior to "figureof-eighting" in the normal manner. This allows greater
control of the rope when slacking or letting go.
Many everyday compounds used onboard ships have
chemical components which could seriously weaken
both the synthetic and natural fibre ropes. It is important
therefore that ropes are stowed clear of paints, thinners,
cleaners, chemicals, compounds, and rope stores are to
be ventilated to avoid excessive heat, etc.On long
voyages, stored ropes are to be turned over or
rearranged to avoid damage by providing extra cooling.
Inspection
The Chief Officer is responsible for ensuring that all mooring ropes
are fit for use and in a condition where they are able to be safely
used on board.
All mooring ropes on board have to be individually identified and
then inspected quarterly by a competent person. The Chief Officer
is considered as a competent person and he may delegate this to the
Bosun if he is considered to be suitably experienced and
knowledgeable. The results of the mooring rope inspection are to
be reported by using the jZORS module.
The overall strength of a rope is the strength of its weakest part
when in use. Therefore, when reporting on the condition of the
mooring rope the entire length of the rope should be examined and
the areas that appears in the worst condition assessed and reported.
The overall assessed condition is to be sent using the using the 1 - 5
code as represented in the attached document.
Condition Assessment (1-5)
Level 1/5
Level 2/5
Level 3/5
Level 4/5
Level 5/5
Wire Ropes (S.M Ch.10.12)

A wire rope consists of a number of strands lay'd up
around a central core of fibre rope or wire. Each strand
in turn consists of a number of wires lay'd up to form
the strand. To form a wire rope the strands are twisted.
The direction of twist, relative to the centre of the
rope, gives the rope its lay and is referred to as either
righthand or lefthand lay.
When assessing the condition of mooring

wires the following guidance will be used.
If the number or visible broken wires found in rope is more than 4
over a length of 6d, or 8 over a length of 30d, where d being nominal
diameter of the rope the rope shall be discarded
Broken wires at, or adjacent to termination shall be remade by
shortening the rope if sufficient length remains for further use.
Otherwise rope shall be discarded.
Where broken wires are very close together, constituting a localized
grouping of such brake, the rope shall be discarded
If a complete strand fracture occurs, the rope shall be immediately
discarded
If the reduction of rope diameter decrease by 10%, the rope should be
discarded
If actual rope diameter has decreased due to external

wear by 7% or more of the nominal rope diameter,
the rope shall be discarded
Rope with a basket or lantern deformation should be
immediately discarded
Rope with a core or strand protrusion/distortion shall
be immediately discarded
Rope with a wire protrusion shall be immediately
discarded
If the local increase of diameter appears to be higher
than 5% of rope, the rope shall be discarded
Rope with a kink or tightened loop shall be
immediately discarded
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(Safety Manual Ch.10)

Mooring Ropes (S.M. Ch.1.9)

Ropes should be visually inspected at frequent

In general with only three turns on the drum end it is

Condition Assessment (1-5)

Wire Ropes (S.M Ch.10.12)

When assessing the condition of mooring

If actual rope diameter has decreased due to external

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