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Vessel: Task Category: Work Activity: Issue Date:
ANCHORING EMERGENCY ANCHORING IN DEEP WATERS 01/11/2010
Risk Assessment Conditions Important Instructions Analysis of expressions used to calculate Risk Risk SEVERITY
Work Authorization Work Activity is High Risk:  YES  NO (S) Severity (P) Frequency Risk Factor Rating 1 2 3 4
Work has been authorized  Y N
Relevant SMS Sections: (TANKERS) 1 Negligible 1 Fleet Life SxF= RF 5 B A A A
No Fatigue FIM - Chapter E 2 Marginal 2 Fleet year RF Risk 4 B A A A

FREQUEMCY
Staff is adequately rested Y N 3 Critical 3 Ship Life C Low
3 C B A A
Relevant SMS Form(s) to be used:
Use of proper PPE 4 Catastrophic4 Ship Year B Medium 2 C B B A
Staff is using proper PPE Y N Reference to Emergency Manuals : 5 Voyage A High 1 C C C B
Experienced staff How to assess Risk :  Select Severity expression that applies to hazard WITH NO
Staff has task experience Y N Alternative Measures to work : Controls  Select appropriate likelihood with NO Controls  Apply controls and
Y N RECALCULATE risk

HAZARD DESCRIPTION Risk Rating Risk CONTROL MEASURES TO BE TAKEN Risk Rating Risk
No (Assume NO CONTROLS in order to (SxP = RF) Category (In order to Reduce the Risk and calculate the residual/FINAL (SxP = RF) Category
initially assess the associated risks) S P RF A/B/C Risk Rating) S P RF A/B/C

1 Inadequate planning. 4 4 16 4 Prior to anchoring, an anchor plan should be developed by the Master 3 2 6 B
and communicated effectively to the involved Officers. In order to prepare
the anchoring plan, the following should be taken into account: the
duration of stay at the anchoring position, information from the Pilot
books, Nautical Chart, the Guide to Port Entry, weather reports, Navtex.
The Plan should include at least the following: anchoring position; speed
and course of approach; which anchor to be dropped; length of cable to
be lowered; method of anchoring; distance from other vessels
2 Defective anchoring equipment. 4 4 16 4 The length of chain that should be lowered should be calculated taking 4 1 4 B
into account sea depth, quality of the sea bed, ship’s size, loaded/ballast
condition, weather conditions, prevailing current conditions, sea space
radius available and duration of the stay at the anchorage. At least a safe
distance of 5 cables from other vessels in the vicinity should be ensured
during the entire anchoring period.
3 Improper windlass operation. 4 4 16 4  . Use of Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (Integrated 4 1 4 B
Inadequate anchor chain monitoring. Management System).
Adverse weather/sea/current condition.  OCIMF “Anchoring Systems and Procedures for Large Tankers”.
Dangerous sea bottom.
Anchoring in deep waters.
 MCA “Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen” –
Improper vessel’s speed.
Inadequate supervision Chapter 25.2.
/coordination/communication.
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Darkness/inadequate illumination.  Company’s Emergency Response procedures.

 Close contact with port authorities and local agents.

 “Checklist before vessel’s departure”.

 Continuous anchor watch

4 Injury of Ship’s personnel during 4 4 16 4  All personnel involved in anchoring operation to be equipped 4 1 4 B
anchoring.
with the appropriate PPE such as dust mask, goggles, gloves,
safety helmet, safety shoes, overalls etc.

 Master should ensure availability of all data and information

necessary for pre-planning the anchoring operation and that
such information has been adequately communicated to the
involved crew, who should be instructed accordingly. Safety
meeting to be contacted. To be participated all involved crew
5 Damage to the Anchoring equipment. 4 4 16 4  The anchoring operation to be conducted by walk out the 4 1 4 B
anchor’s chain till the anchor touch the sea bottom, in order to
avoid any excessive load and subsequent wear to the windlass
and its associate equipment.

 Vessel’s engine to be used as well for avoidance of excessive

tightness of the anchor’s chain and the subsequent forces to the
anchoring equipment
6 Loss of anchor 4 4 16 4  The anchoring operation to be conducted by walk out the 3 1 3 C
anchor’s chain till the anchor touch the sea bottom, in order to
avoid any excessive load and subsequent wear to the windlass
and its associate equipment
7 Dragging of anchor 4 4 16 4  Weather report to be close monitored and detailed examined. In 3 1 3 C
case of a bad weather is predicted, the anchor to be heaved up
on time.
 the quality of sea bottom to be carefully examined
8 Slip & fall on wet deck 4 4 16 4  Anti-slip paint to be applied to all mooring/anchoring areas. 1 3 3 C

 All personnel involved in anchoring operation to be equipped

with the appropriate PPE.

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Action Due Date Completion Risk Assessment Review & Approval
Item Further Actions to control residual risk
Date
1 [Link] anchor party should have all necessary preparations made - Before entering Date: Prepared/Reviewed By:
anchors cleared, hydraulics on, anchor light/shape prepared etc. the anchorage
[Link] port authorities, agents and vessels in the vicinity. area
[Link]’s ERT to be assembled.
[Link] and aft mooring stations to report at all times the distances from
the nearest coast / installation.
[Link] on the prevailing currents / ships’ movements in the area
to be obtained.
[Link] the above information, the need for tugs to be stand-by to be
considered.
[Link] of pilot / tug boat / responsible authorities
communication and information exchange to be monitored.
2 [Link] addition to pre-arrival checks, check in particular: the oil level in the Before entering
windlass hydraulic system, the condition of hydraulic piping/hoses and the anchorage
the proper condition of hydraulic controls/brake/brake lining. area
[Link] greasing of windlass moveable parts to be ensured.
3 [Link] using the anchor(s), it should be first checked that the brakes are Date: Approved By:
securely on/tight and then remove the securing pendants. Prior to anchoring
[Link] no circumstances must the windlass be allowed to operate at a rate in
excess of the manufacturers recommendations.
[Link] main engine to manoeuvre the vessel to relieve tension in the anchor
chain during anchor lowering or before ‘heaving up’.
[Link] into account that movement of the vessel may cause major damage to During anchoring
the vessel’s windlass, the movement of the vessel over the ground must be
accurately monitored (by using also visual observations of landmarks/nearby
anchored vessels) when the anchor chain is on gear.
4 [Link] chain should be closely monitored when weighing/lowering and During anchoring
windlass operation should be stopped as soon as any significant tensioning is
observed or difficulty is experienced.
[Link] and frequent information regarding the direction/tension of chain
should be relayed to bridge. Any change should be immediately reported.
5 [Link] case of adverse weather/strong currents a safe distance of at least 1 Before entering the
nautical mile from the charted dangers and the other anchored vessels should anchorage area
be ensured.
[Link] case of adverse weather, lowering of anchor should be suspended and the
vessel should remain adrift. During anchoring
[Link] heaving up the anchor, the chain stopper should be always placed on
engagement position.
6 Anchoring in a dangerous/rocky bottom should be avoided. If, however, During anchoring /
anchoring has to be carried out extra attention is required to prevent ‘shock weighing
loading’ to the mooring equipment in case the anchor is snagged in the sea

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bottom.
7 [Link] sea depth should be cross checked with the echo sounder. Prior to anchoring
[Link] should be carried out: During anchoring /
- with a near to zero speed over the ground;
weighing
- anchor chain to be at all times engaged during lowering;
Prior to anchoring
- one A/B should be stand-by at the windlass brake.
During anchoring /
[Link] of windlass in relation to the anchor/chain shackles weight to be
weighing
considered.
[Link] close monitoring of the anchor chain direction/tension is needed and any
change to be immediately reported to Bridge.
8 [Link] for anchoring should be carried out with the minimum safe Prior to anchoring
speed. During anchoring /
[Link] must be carried out with a speed over the ground as near to zero weighing
as possible, unless in case of emergency or otherwise required by port/terminal
regulations.
9 [Link] anchoring operation shall be planned, co-ordinated, supervised by the Prior to / during
Master. anchoring/weighing
[Link] Chief Officer should be in charge of the anchor party. Prior to
[Link] communication between the Bridge and the bow should be tested anchoring/weighing
before the operation and a back up system (i.e. availability of a second UHF)
should be ensured.
[Link] OOW should check that the anchorage position is clear of small crafts, Prior to anchoring
fishing nets/tools. C/O should also ensure that the area under the bow is clear
prior lowering the anchor. Prior to / during
[Link] OOW should check that the anchorage position is clear of small crafts, anchoring/weighing
fishing nets/tools. C/O should also ensure that the area under the bow is clear
prior lowering the anchor.
10 During night time, the forecastle area should be adequately illuminated Prior to / during
anchoring/weighing

ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO CONDUCT THE WORK (a new RA should be conducted for the alternative way decided)

Are any amendments to IMS required (related to the above Additional Risk Control Measures)?
Yes Describe:
No
Contingency plans (to facilitate safe management and recovery of the situation in case of any unplanned occurrences)
Emergency case Contingency Plans
GROUNDING / REFER TO COMPANY’S SHIP EMERGENCIES AND POLLUTION EMERGENCIES.
COLLISION,
POLLUTION

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Risk Management Team

Name Rank / Title Signature Date

Remarks:

Risk Assessment reviewed/approved by:

Name Rank / Title Signature Date

Remarks:

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