adam tucker, royal carribbean
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Safety Factors in ConsideringPorts of Call
Port Consideration
• Before a new port is considered for a vessel deployment, it must be approved by many relevant stake holders within an organization.
• In a typical cruise company, the Marine Operations group has the primary (and final) approval of a potential port of call. It must approve the port and its shore based facilities by conducting a risk assessment for the overall safety of the vessel and her guests and crew.
Marine Ops Sign Off/Approval
Port X
Safety of Navigation
Port Facility
Influential Safety FactorsNo Go
No Go
No Go
GO
GO
Approval
Go/No-Go Risk Assessment
• Two tiers1.Navigational2.Port facilities
Influential Safety Factors
Items to be considered in a risk assessment that could impact the safe navigation and operation of a vessel in a port of call.
Navigation – go/no-go
• Considered with respect to the ships hull characteristics and maneuvering capabilities.• Approach/Channel/Dock Under Keel Clearances
(UKC)• Channel width• Turning basin depths and clearances (if needed)• Air draft clearances (bridges/power lines etc)• Availability of navigational data• Research and Simulation Assessment
Navigation – Influential Factors
• Anchorage characteristics• Holding ground• Proximity to grounding line• Distance to/from tender pier• Conditions at anchorage (open water or sheltered)
• Accuracy and scale of navigational charts/nautical data• SOLAS• Adequate chart scale• Survey data• Up to date reference information
Navigation – Influential Factors
• Availability of Aids to Navigation• Buoys/Lights/Beacons
• Pilotage• Mandatory/Voluntary/None
• Local navigational hazards• Ice/wrecks/shoals/reefs/traffic
• Security Risk• Piracy• War
Navigation – Influential Factors
• Weather• Wind speed and direction (trend)• Current and Tide• Wave and Swell in port• General weather trends (seasons)
• Local Rules/Regulations• Reduced visibility – fog• Night time navigation requirements• Special rules
Port Facilities – Go/No Go
• Depth at pier• UKC• Tidal Range• Door clearances
• Useable Pier length• Gangway placement• Loading• Door use
• Bollards/Dolphin/Mooring Buoys• Type and number available• Strength• Mooring line lead and placement
Port Facilities – Go/No Go
• Fenders• Type and placement• Adequate for ship hull protection
• Pier Obstructions• Cranes/buildings/structures/other vessels
Port Facilities – Influential Factors
• Security• ISPS compliance• Location - guest safety
• Gangways• Type/safe load /functionality• Special considerations• Accessibility to wheelchairs
• Tender Considerations• Tender navigation• Able to handle ships tenders at pier• Availability of shore based tenders• Accessibility for wheelchairs
Port Facilities – Influential Factors
• Guest/Crew Safety• Hazards on pier
• Containers/cargo• Trucks/Cars• Hazardous Materials on Pier
In Summary
• Port Safety assessment based on:• Safety of Navigation – Go/No Go• Port Facility – Go/No Go
• Even after a “GO” criteria is met, the port is further assessed based on factors that may influence the safety of the ship, her guests/crew and the environment.