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Tie up captain! Do you know what mooring is? See how ships are moored in ports, I work for a trained team

Written by Bruno Teles
Published 25/03/2024 às 20:39
Updated 26/03/2024 às 09:49
Tie up captain! Do you know what mooring is? See how ships are moored in ports, I work for a trained team
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Exploring the ship mooring process, this news item details the crucial mooring operation, highlighting the skills required of crews, the importance of advanced technology, and how innovations such as vacuum mooring are transforming port practices for greater efficiency and safety.

When a ship arrives at port, the meticulous process begins mooring, known as “mooring”, essential to keep it stable and safe. This operation, carried out by highly trained teams, involves advanced technologies and traditional practices to ensure that the vessel remains fixed, avoiding any unwanted movement.

Mooring is a critical operation for maritime safety, involving high-strength cables, made of steel or synthetic fibers, which are meticulously fixed to the pier. The complexity of the process is proportional to the size of the vessel, requiring a specialized team capable of handling the cables under variable and, at times, adverse conditions.

Technology and innovation in mooring, mooring ships in ports

In the current scenario, modern mooring systems such as automated dynamic positioning are revolutionizing the maritime industry. These systems use sensors and thrusters to keep the ship stabilized, reducing the need for physical mooring and increasing efficiency in challenging weather conditions.

Innovation continues with the development of systems such as vacuum tying, which promises fast and secure fastening in just 30 seconds. These advances not only optimize the mooring process, but also ensure greater safety for crews and port facilities. Ship mooring is an art that combines skill, precision and technology, essential for the safe and efficient operation of seaports.

The Mooring Master is vital in mooring operations, particularly during the transfer of cargo at sea. This professional ensures safe and efficient execution of the approach, mooring and unmooring of ships. Its expertise ranges from technical knowledge in ship maneuvers to advanced communication and decision-making skills in high-pressure scenarios.

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Bruno Teles

I talk about technology, innovation, oil and gas. I update daily about opportunities in the Brazilian market. With more than 2.300 articles published in CPG. Agenda suggestion? Send it to brunotelesredator@gmail.com

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