The Standard Club, 2004. 40 p.The Standard Club series - A Master's Guide to Berthing
The Standard Club's loss prevention programme focuses on best practice to avert those claims that are generally described as avoidable, and which often result from crew error or equipment failure. In its continuing commitment to safety at sea and the prevention of accidents, casualties and pollution, the Club issues a variety of publications on safety-related subjects, of which this is one.Ship handling is an art rather than a science. However, a ship handler who knows a little of the science will be better at his art. Knowledge of the science will enable easy identification of a ship's manoeuvring characteristics and quick evaluation of the skills needed for control. A ship handler needs to understand what is happening to his ship and, more importantly, what will happen a short time into the future. This knowledge is essential in a port environment when a ship encounters close quarters situations, narrow channels and the effects of cross-winds and currents.The purpose of this guide is to provide some insight into what can go wrong and why, why ships are designed the way they are, why they handle the way they do and how to berth them. In the final chapter, there is advice on pilotage. On its own, the guide will not teach you how to become a ship handler, but it does provide background material to help a good ship handler become a better one.ContentsIntroduction
Golden Rules of Berthing
Dock Damage and P&l Claims
Ship Factors that Affect Manoeuvring
Berthing in Wind
Effect of Current
Hydrodynamic Effects
Berthing without Tugs
Berthing with Tugs
Berthing with Anchors
Tugs and Pilots - Legal Issues
Master/Pilot Relationship
