AMC Search (Australian Maritime College)
Self-paced
A professional safety training video for port workers covering mooring line dangers and snapback hazards. Essential viewing for anyone working around vessels and mooring operations at wharves and berths.
This video is designed for port staff, contractors, and visitors who may be working on berths and need to understand the dangers associated with mooring operations. No prior maritime experience is required. Viewers should have access to a device capable of playing video content. The training is suitable for all experience levels working in port environments.
The course covers the following key topics: dangers of working around and adjacent to mooring lines, areas of a wharf that may be impacted by snapback events, areas and activities to strictly avoid while on the berth, when mooring lines are most likely to part, signs that a line is under tension and may part, snapback zones and necessary safety measures, and risk reduction strategies for snapback events. The video uses 3D animations to demonstrate practical safety scenarios and real-world hazards.
AMC Search, part of the Australian Maritime College and University of Tasmania, is a leading maritime training provider with expertise from Master Mariners and industry stakeholders. Their training solutions combine professional maritime knowledge with engaging visual content, ensuring effective safety communication for port operations. The provider's commitment to industry-standard training and customization options makes them a trusted choice for maritime safety education.
Completion of this training equips port workers, contractors, and visitors with critical safety knowledge to prevent mooring-related incidents and injuries. This training supports career development in port operations, maritime logistics, vessel operations, and port management roles. Understanding mooring safety is essential for anyone working in maritime environments and helps reduce workplace incidents and improve overall port safety culture.