Mooring Lines

Definition

Ropes or wires used to secure a vessel to a berth or another vessel — includes headline, breastline, springline, and sternline; specified in Mooring Equipment Guidelines

Exam Relevance

This term is tested in DG Shipping MEO Class 4 orals, 2nd Mate FG assessments, and STCW competency evaluations. Ensure you can define, apply, and give an operational example.

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