Spring-loaded Winch Band Brakes as Tools to Improve Safety During Mooring Operations on Ships
Some recent accident reports involving large vessels in mooring operations or breaking away from their moorings conclude that brakes of mooring winches do not render before line parts. As the potential loss of life is high, the utmost attention on-board must be paid to minimise this inherent risk. W...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Gdynia Maritime University
2020-09-01
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| Series: | TransNav: International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation |
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| Online Access: | http://www.transnav.eu/files/Springloaded Winch Band Brakes as Tools to Improve Safety During Mooring Operations on Ships,1055.pdf |