ON DECK
Deck Operations Hub
All deck routines, heavy operations, safety gear and paperwork in one structured space. Use the left-hand On Deck Menu to move between topics without leaving the section.
On Deck
Fast entry points for the common “deck reality” moments.
Mooring in poor conditions
Snap-back zones, station positioning, line selection, weather limits.
Damaged mooring line or parted rope
Identify the failure mode before replacing — abrasion, fatigue, UV, chemical.
Anchor dragging or won’t hold
Scope, holding ground, dragging confirmation, windlass readiness.
Enclosed space entry required
Permit, atmosphere testing, sentry, rescue plan — no shortcuts.
Work aloft or over-the-side
Harness, anchor points, rescue plan, weather limits, dropped object prevention.
LSA defect before departure
Lifeboat, liferaft, EPIRB, SART — what can stop the ship sailing.
High-Risk Operations
The operations where most deck injuries and fatalities occur. Treat accordingly.
Mooring Winch Operation
Brake holding capacity, rendering behaviour, auto-tension limits.
Tug Operations
Making up, towline management, release planning, quick-release limits.
AHTS Anchor Handling
Offshore’s worst routine casualty record — what newcomers need to know.
Hot Work in Tanks
Atmosphere testing, adjacent compartments, pyrophoric risk, fire watch.
Tanker Deck Operations
Manifold discipline, vapour return, IG monitoring, scupper plugs.
Container Lashing
Twistlock types, lashing patterns, re-tensioning, voyage monitoring.
Core References & Visuals
Visual references for deck teams — mooring, lifting, and safety operations.
Forward mooring standby — clear deck, clear comms, clear zones.
Container stacks — every twistlock, every voyage.
Deck preservation is a ship-life decision, not a voyage decision.
Checklists & Logs
Operational paperwork that actually earns its place on deck.