Mooring Winch Brake Render Testing

The mooring winch brake test, often referred to as Break Holding Capacity (BHC) test, is widely recognized as a crucial component in the execution of mooring operations.

Several accidents have highlighted instances where the Break Holding Capacity test was either completely neglected or performed incorrectly, resulting in serious injuries.

So, it is clear that conducting regular render testing and calibration of the winch brakes is crucial for maintaining safe mooring operations.

Once you complete this course, you will understand the actions and procedures that must be taken before, during, and after the test, and also you will get familiar with the following topics:

• Break Holding Capacity test and procedures.
• The relation between the Brake holding limit and mooring equipment.
• Importance of BHC testing for mooring operations.
• BHC marking and operational use.
• The mooring line layers on split drum winches and their purpose.
• Risks regarding the over-tightening or less-tightening of the winch brakes.
• BHC test risks and assessment.

Highlights:

This course aims to provide learners with the fundamental knowledge, and skills, in order to understand the actions and procedures that must be taken before, during, and after the test, and also to get familiar with the following topics: Break Holding Capacity test and procedures, the relation between the Brake holding limit and mooring equipment, the importance of BHC testing for mooring operations, the BHC marking and operational use, the mooring line layers on split drum winches and their purpose, the risks regarding the over-tightening or less-tightening of the winch brakes, and generally the BHC test risks and assessment.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Appreciate the importance of brake render testing for mooring operations.
2. Understand the brake holding limit, as well as the hazards of the test and best practice guidelines.
3. Comprehend the actions and procedures that must be taken before, during, and after the test.

Legislation & References:

• OCIMF – Mooring Equipment Guidelines (4th edition)
• OCIMF – Effective Mooring (4th edition)
• INTERTANKO – Guidance on Line Management Plans (LMP)

Duration: 20 to 30 minutes

Who should attend: Crew, especially those practicing the mooring winch render testing and Marine operators, Superintendents

Approval: ABS

DISCLAIMER: The course is provided on an “as is” basis. Before you purchase any of our courses, it is exclusively your responsibility to check if it complies with the flag administration/approval body you require or you want to submit it to. Furthermore, you should check if the course is accepted by your employer or flag administration as your employer or flag administration may have specific requirements.