IMO MSC.1/Circ.1620 - GUIDELINES FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MOORING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LINES
The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 102nd session (4 to 11 November 2020), having considered a proposal by the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction, at its sixth session, and recognizing the importance of inspection and maintenance of mooring equipment including lines, approved the Guidelines for inspection and maintenance of mooring equipment including lines, as set out in the annex.
The purpose of the Guidelines is to provide recommendations and guidance for maintenance and in-service inspections of mooring equipment including lines and tails, criteria for identifying worn-out lines and tails for removal from service before failure, and criteria for selection of replacement mooring lines and tails.
The Guidelines apply to all ships. Certain provisions are intended for reference by shipboard personnel, and other provisions are intended for Company personnel responsible for selecting and procuring replacement mooring lines.
The IMO specially requests that the guidelines are disseminated widely, to Shipmanagers, Safety managers, and Ships Staff and others who are involved in the maintenance, inspection and purchase of mooring equipment including lines.