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Original issue date: October
2008
Last review date: Oct 2016
Maintained by: Harbour Master
Next review date: Oct 2017
CONTENTS
1.
1.1. Kimberley Ports Authority Mooring
1.2. Kimberley Ports Authority............
1.3. Disclaimer
2.
3.
4.
5.
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INTRODUGTION
Standards
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BROOME WEATHER CONDITIONS
.5
INDICATIVE MOORING LOADINGS
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MOORING DESIGN AND COMPONENTS
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MOORING OWNER
6.1. Applications...............
6.2. Mooringlnstallation
6.3. Annual Renewals..
7.
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PRE4MBLE..............
5.1. Mooring Classifications...........
5.2. General
5.3. Storm Moorings
5.3.1. Positions...
5.3.2. Storm Mooring Component Standards..
5.3.3. Deadweight Anchors
5.4. Cyclone Moorings...
5.4.1. Positions...
6.
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MOORTNG tNSPECT|ONS............
7.1.
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Types of lnspection ..............
.1.1.
7.1.2.
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ln-Water lnspection Report......
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Partial Raising and Complete Shore lnspections
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8. STANDARDS
8.1. Preamble
8.2. Anchors
FOR MOORING INSPECTORS
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8.3. Ground Leg Sub Assembly
8.3.1. Chain........
8.3.2. Connecting Hardware - Ground ïackle
8.3.3. GroundRing..........
8.3.4. Riser Chain Sub-Assembly..... . . .........
8.3.5. Connecting Hardware - Riser
8.3.6. Swivel
8.3.7. Buoy Upper Portion
8.3.8. lllumination
8.3.9. Buoy Lower Portion
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REFERENCES
APPENDTX A
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- PORT AUTHORITIES
REGULATIONS 200r (WA) PART 9...................... 18
.CONTROL OF MOORINGS'
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- FORMS
APPENDIX C - LISTED MOORING ¡NSPECTORS
AppENDfX D - UNDERWATER TNSPECTTON CRtrERrA.............
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APPENDIX B
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VARIATION RECORD:
Version No.
Version Date:
Brief Description of Change
Draft publication
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30 March 2007
17 September
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2008
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1 October 2008
Updated layout and styling
2.1
18 June 2009
Updated BrPA logo and BrPA acronyms.
2.2
20 August 2009
Minor changes
2.3
5 February 2010
Updated definitions and layout
1.0
August 2014
2.0
October 2016
Amended
Re-issue Kimberley Ports Authority logo and KPA acronyms,
update e-mail address
Amendments to formatting overall; section 3 remove sentence
re lives lost; amend section 7.1.1; Appendix C include updated
inspectors.
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ABBREVIATIONS & DEFINITIONS
Except to the extent that such interpretation is excluded by or incons¡stent with the context, in
these Mooring Standards:
ABBREVIATIONS
KPA
Means Kimberley Ports Authority
DHM
Means Deputy Harbour Master
HAT
Means Highest Astronomical Tide
HM
Means Harbour Master
LOA
Means Length Overall
MA
Means Manual
MHWN
Means Mean High Water Neap
MHWS
Means Mean High Water Spring
DEFINITIONS
Cyclone Mooring
Mooring
Mooring Designer
Means a mooring which must have minimum capability of
holding a nominated vessel in 30 second gust, wind speed of 90
knots (at lOmetres above sea level)for a 50 year return period.
Means a mooring located in gazetted KPA waters.
Means a person or organisation with appropriate professional
qualifications to:
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Mooring
lnspector
prepârê the technical specifications of a mooring system
including configuration and materials;
review and make recommendations on inspection reports;
ensure on-going suitability of mooring systems.
Means a person or organisation
a
duly qualified for their range of business and licensed in
Western Australia;
capable
of
conducting Mooring inspections above or
below water; and
a
Mooring Permit
Mooring User
Storm Mooring
capable of producing measurements and records suitable
designated Mooring
evaluation
consultanVdesigner.
for
by the
Means the document issued by KPA after it has been provided
with a satisfactory inspection and condition report.
A person or company which seeks or holds a Mooring Permit in
the Port of Broome.
Means a Mooring, other than a Cyclone mooring and capable of
withstanding wind and weather up to Beaufort force 8-9.
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INTRODUCTION
1.1. Kimberley Ports Authority Mooring Standards
This document provides information to the persons and companies wishing to install Moorings
in the Port of Broome (Port). lt addresses Mooring design, installation and maintenance.
However, this document in no way absolves any Mooring user or Owner from their own duty
of care to others, including but not limited to their
employees, licensees and visitors.
It is recommended that this document be read in
conjunction with other KPA procedural documents,
including the KPA Cyclone Contingency Plan.
KPA publications may be downloaded from the KPA
website.
KIMBERLEY PORTS
AUTHORITY'S PRIORITY
/S SAFETY AND
PROTECTION OF THE
ENVIRONMENT
1.2. Kimberley Ports Authority
The KPA is a Government Trading Enterprise that operates the Po¡t under the jurisdiction of
the Po¡t Authorities Act 1999 and Pott Authority Regulations 2001, with responsibilities to:
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facilitate trade within and through the Port and plan for future growth and development
of the Port;
operate the Port safely, efficiently and securely; and
protect the Port environment.
ln this role, KPA administers Port assets including KPA Moorings.
Failure to comply with KPA Mooring standards may, without prejudice to the KPA's
other rights, result in the removal of the Mooring or legal action against the owner.
KPA Contact Details:
Telephone:
(08) 9194 3100
Fax:
Email:
Web:
(08) 9192 1778 or (08) 9194 3188
[email protected]
www.kimberlevports.wa.oov.au
1.3. Disclaimer
The information contained in these standards is believed to be correct at the time of issue.
However, KPA makes no representation or warranty that the information contained in these
standards is accurate and accepts no liability for any loss, harm, damage or delay of any kind
whatsoever which may be suffered by a Mooring User as a consequence of the Mooring User
relying on the information contained in these Mooring Standards.
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Mooring Users must obtain their own independent advice from duly qualified Mooring
engineers or consultants to ensure that their proposed Mooring will meet not only KPA
requirements, but also provide a safe Mooring for their vessel.
2.
PREAMBLE
KPA hosts e range of recreational and commercial vessels each year, many of which utilise
Moorings as opposed to anchoring within Port limits. These Moorings may be recreational or
commercial storm Moorings or heavier construction cyclone Moorings. All Moorings within the
Port are administered by KPA and the processes of applying for a Mooring, designing and
installing an approved Mooring, and the annual inspection and repair of the Port's Moorings
are all conducted under KPA's oversight. KPA's aims are to promote fair and equitable public
access to Moorings and to provide efficient and effective management of waters within
Broome Port Limits.
Each Mooring must be capable of safely holding the assigned vessel during a range of weather
conditions. Mooring Users must obtain guidance and advice from a duly qualified Mooring
Designer or installer in order to safeguard the vessel owner's investment. Lists of several of
the known designers, installers and inspectors are shown in the appendices to this document;
however KPA makes no warranty that the companies and individuals listed are able to provide
an adequate level of advice. Mooring Users must make their own assessment of a Mooring
consultant's abilities.
All Mooring Permits in the Port are of a temporary nature and no person has a property right
in any Mooring location without an express grant by the WA State Government.
3.
BROOME WEATHER CONDITIONS
The Port is centered at 18 degrees South and 122 degrees 13' East and lies within Australia's
cyclone belt. Between three and five cyclones typically approach the No¡th West coast during
the season (November to April) and winds over 100 knots can be experienced along with
associated sea conditions. The Bureau of Meteorology advises that tropical cyclones capable
of strong winds, high seas and heavy rain can be experienced during the months from
November to April, but are most common in January and February. One of the more notable
cyclones to affect Broome was that on 19 November 1910. Other significant tropical cyclones
occurred in January 1926, March 1935, February 1956, February 1957, January 1964
(Bessie), December 1970 (Eva), February 1984 (Chloe), March 1985 (Lindsay), April 2000
(Rosita), February 2002 (Chris) and December 2009 (Lawrence).
Typically during November to May the winds frequently blow in excess of 20 knots from the
SW and occasional winds over 60 knots from the North East and East might be experienced
during seasonal tropical storms. The SW winds might blow strongly for 3-5 days without
ceasing.
During May to November the winds typically blow from E-SE, increasing in strength from the
early morning and easing by late afternoon/early evening. Morning winds may exceed 30
knots.
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Accordingly, vessel owners and operators in the region are expected to familiarise themselves
with the risks associated with adequate secur¡ng and Mooring of vessels during adverse
weather, including the vessel itself, personnel and responsibilities towards other vessels
moored in the vicinity. Table 3-1 and 3-2 depict Significant Wave Heights and lndicative Tidal
Heights respectively.
Table
3-l
Significant Wave Heights
Location
Significant Wave Height
Gantheaume Point
4.5m
Roebuck Bay
2.9m
NOTE: Maximum cyclone waves may be 1.6
significant wave height
Table
3-2 lndicative Tidal
2.0 times higher than
Heights
Description
Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT)
(Meters)
HAT
10.56m
MHWS
9.28m
MHWN
6.31m
NOTE:
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Storm Surge + Wind may add 3.5 metres to Sea Heights
¡NDICAT¡VE MOORING LOADINGS
An engineering consultancy group prepared a Mooring report and design assessment based
on tropical cyclone analysis plus Mooring assessments undertaken by several operators in
the region. Accordingly, Table 4-1 provides a range of indicative loadings for various vessel
sizes, extrapolated from these previous analyses - however KPA does not warrant that any of
these figures are correct and they are shown for general guidance only.
The 300t Mooring force for the large vessels illustrates the high loadings that might occur due
to a combination of low tide, shallow water depths, high winds and near breaking wave
conditions.
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lndicative Vessel Loadings on Moor¡ngs
Vessel Size
Approximate
Return Period
(Years)
Total Mooring Force
Small Vessel 1OmLOA,
10t displacement
50
3-8t
Medium Vessel 18m LOA,
25t displacement
50
1
Large Vessels 30-35m
LOA,
500-800t displacement
Small Ship 60-75m LOA,
2000t displacement
10-50
50-300t
25-1 00
40-70t (Wind Only) Total
loadings not available (but
would be expected to
exceed 250-500t)
0-1 5t
Other factors that might significantly influence actual Mooring behaviour and loadings include
a
a
Type of seabed anchorage (embedment anchor, drag anchor, spread Mooring etc);
Mooring line configuration (chain and mass, clump weights, soft lines and type, buoys
etc);
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Vessel behaviour (windage, length, displacement response amplitude operators etc);
and
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Method of analysis (static, frequency or time-domain numerical modelling etc).
Accordingly, vessel owners and operators should engage a competent consultant to perform
inquiries and calculations for Mooring parameters and loadings to suit their specific vessel
characteristics, mooring location and risk assessment. A list of consultants familiar with
cyclone Mooring engineering designs appears at Appendix C, however the KPA makes no
warranty that the companies and individuals listed are able to provide an adequate level of
advice. Mooring Users must make their own assessment of a Mooring lnspectors qualifications
and expertise.
5.
MOORING DESIGN AND COMPONENTS
5.1. Mooring Classífications
Moorings within KPA waters typically fall into four classifications:
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Recreational craft storm Moorings;
Commercial craft storm Moorings;
Recreational craft cyclone Moorings; and
Commercial craft cyclone Moorings.
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5.2. General
All Moorings must be designed, installed and maintained according to competent Mooring
consultant design specifications and/or KPA policy in the case of recreational Moorings.
KPA minimum requirements include:
a
Cyclone Moorings are to be designed and certified by a Cyclone Moor¡ng Engineering
Design Consultant (see appendices).
a
Recreational Storm Moorings are to comply with Table 4-1 as a minimum standard.
a
Commercial Storm Moorings are to be designed by a Mooring consultantidesigner.
a
Recreational craft Mooring buoys are to be not less than 300mm diameter and either
bright yellow or orange in colour.
a
Commercial Mooring buoys are to be bright yellow in colour.
a
Mooring Users must ensure that their allocated Mooring number is on the buoy,
positioned where it will always be clearly legible and if possible away from marine
growth, bird droppings and tackle chaffing areas.
a
To avert collision between moving craft and Port Mooring buoys, aids to Mooring
visibility by night should be considered where practicable or required. An unlit buoy
equipped with "cats eyes" or retro reflective material is an economical alternative to a
lighted buoy when justification for the latter is lacking, or where an aid is too small to
carry a light. On a lighted aid, retro reflective material or "cats eyes" provide a back
up to the light in case of failure and greatly assists detection and interpretation of the
aid at night.
a
Specifications for Mooring tackle may not be varied without certification from a Mooring
consultanUdesigner provided that written notice is provided to the Kimberley Ports
Authority. All variations are at the Mooring User's risk.
5.3. Storm Moorings
5.3.l.Positions
Storm Moorings are located at both Gantheaume Point and in Roebuck Bay and are used
depending on the season.
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5.3.2.Storm Mooring Component Standards
Table
5-1
Minimum Storm Mooring Component Specifications
Line Size
(mm)
Hardware
Size
(mm)
230
13
13
13
115
450
13
l3
16
7.5 - 8.5
160
900
16
16
20
8.5 - 9.5
N/A
1
400
19
20
22
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N/A
1
800
26
26
26
12 -15
N/A
2750
26
26
30
Over 15
Seek advice from competent Design Consultant
Vessel
Length
(m)
Mushroom
Anchor/wheel
(kgs)
Concrete Block
(weight in water)
(kg)
Chain size
5-6
70
6-7.5
9.5
12
5.3.3. Deadweight
(mm)
Anchors
Deadweight anchors such as wagon wheels and concrete blocks (clumps) become lodged in
the seabed over time, providing a degree of suction resistance in any bottom material with
cohesive properties. Thus, a deadweight anchor is not likely to break free from its set like a
mushroom anchor. (An anchor is "set" when it becomes buried in the seabed over time.)
Railway wheels of 320 to 400 kgs are used in single or group lots in the Port of Broome.
Figure 5-2 Concrete Block Anchor
The holding power of a concrete block anchor is approximately 1:2. ln other words a properlydesigned concrete anchor provides up to 50 per cent of its weight in air. For example, to
provide a holding power of 900 kg in water, a concrete anchorwould weigh 1640 kgs in air
(displacement factor of 0.55). A square-block concrete anchor is designed with the base
dimensions greater than the anchor's height for a low centre of gravity to reduce transverse
leverage.
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5.4. Cyclone Moorings
5.4.l.Positions
The majority of Cyclone Moorings are located at Black Ledge, although there are a small
number of cyclone Moorings situated closer to the Broome wharf in Roebuck Bay.
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6.
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Typical Cyclone Mooring Layout
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MOORING OWNER
Mooring Users must comply with KPA Mooring Standards to ensure the safety of all vessels
and infrastructure within Port waters.
No Mooring Permit or location may be sold, transferred, rented, swapped, assigned, relocated
or bartered except as permitted and licensed within these Standards. The holder of
a
recreational Mooring Permit may transfer his or her perm¡t to an immediate family member
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after first obtaining the consent of the Harbour Master which may be withheld by the Harbour
Master in his sole discretion.
6.1. Applications
a
Commercial and recreational boat owners or operators applying to moor a vessel
within Port Limits must contact KPA for an application kit, which is available online, by
fax or mail.
a
Mooring Users must detail the GPS position of the preferred location, which must be
approved by the Harbourmaster.
a
No Mooring shall be placed in Port waters unless permitted by the Harbourmaster and
in compliance with these directions - a Mooring system set without prior authorisation
of the Harbourmaster may be removed immediately by the Harbourmaster at the
owner's sole expense.
a
Before placing a permitted Mooring in the water the Mooring tackle design and
construction must be in accordance with mooring consultant/designer specifications
and a copy of this specification furnished to Harbour Master.
6.2. Moori ng I nstal I ati o n
a
Upon installation, the Mooring must be inspected by a Mooring lnspectorfor structural
integrity, disposition on the seabed and compliance with these standards the
inspection report must be a written document containing photographs from diver
inspection of the below water tackle and specified configuration.
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a
Final confirmation that the Mooring is set in the designated location, including GPS
readout along with a photograph of the top mark and markings must be fonruarded by
the Mooring owner to the Harbour Master in conjunction with a copy of the full Mooring
lnspector report.
a
A Mooring Permit will be issued following Harbour Master approval.
6.3. Annual Renewals
a
The Mooring Permit User may renew the Permit annually provided that the Mooring
User has adhered to these standards.
a
Renewal notices will normally be advised prior to the beginning of each cyclone season
electronically or by mail.
a
Should Mooring Permits not be renewed or if Moorings are not inspected and reported
by due date to KPA, then the Mooring Permit may be cancelled and reissued to other
applicants by authority of the Harbourmaster. Affected Moorings must be removed or
if not, will be disposed of by KPA at the Mooring User's expense.
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MOORING INSPECTIONS
(a) The inspection, care, and ma¡ntenance of Mooring components including but not
limited to anchor, chain, buoy, pennant, and associated swivels, shackles, thimbles
and eye splices, and the cost of their replacement are the responsibility of the Mooring
User. The Mooring User must arrange and pay for all inspections and maintenance.
(b) The frequency and scheduling of the different types of inspections shall be determined
by the Mooring User and the Harbour Master with regard to inputs such as: Mooring
type; location; usage; previous Mooring reports and climatic events.
(c) Before a Moor¡ng is sold or assigned to a new owner, an inspection must be performed
by an inspector appearing in Appendix C, and a copy fonruarded to both KPA and the
new owner.
(d) An inspection may be required when a Mooring
a
is intended to be used by a vessel larger than that currently permitted;
o
is intended to be configured differently; or
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has been dragged.
(e) The Mooring User must obtain an Annual lnspection of all Mooring components by a
"Listed Mooring lnspector" (approved by the Harbourmaster) prior to 1 November each
year (in the case of Roebuck Bay Moorings) or 1 May (in the case of Gantheaume Bay
Moorings)
(f)
Organisations wishing to be listed as Mooring lnspectors should apply in writing to the
Harbour Master and provide details of their qualifications by 1 June each year.
(g) The Mooring User must obtain Annual Cyclone lnspection reports and fonruard them
to KPA together with:
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.
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evidence of engineering recertification and maintenance work;
photographs;
evidence of a diver's inspection (if applicable).
Mooring Users must ensure that the Annual Cyclone lnspection reports for their
Mooring/s are received by KPA prior to 1 November (Roebuck Bay Moorings) and 1
May (Gantheaume Bay Moorings) each year.
(h) Mooring inspections and maintenance performed undenruater should be compiled into
a report and the following requirements satisfied:
a
a true copy of the report must be delivered to the Harbour Master together with
copies of relevant inspection and maintenance compliance documentation; and
a
any discrepancies arising from an inspection carried out in accordance with
Appendix C, Undenruater lnspection Criteria, must be referenced in the inspection
report.
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(i)
lf excessive deterioration is observed by the Mooring inspection the Mooring is not to
be used until all worn components are replaced and re-endorsed by the Mooring
consultant. Maintenance details are to be fonruarded to the Harbourmaster.
(f)
For Storm Moorings, rt 15o/o wear of components is observed, the Mooring is not to be
used unt¡l all worn components are replaced and details of maintenance fonryarded to
the Harbourmaster.
(k) Following any Mooring inspection, the inspector must submit a report to the Mooring
User and a copy fonruarded to the Harbourmaster within seven (7) working days
following inspection. Mooring inspections shall incorporate information as contained
at Appendix B.
(l)
lf a Cyclone Mooring no longer complies with designer specifications, consideration
will be given by the Harbourmaster, in consultation with the designers, to either
downgrade the Mooring's rating to a smaller vessel size or to reclassify it from Cyclone
Mooring to Storm Mooring.
(m)
lf Mooring components are determined by the Mooring consultant not to conform with
relevant standards and specifications, this may result in the suspension of the Mooring
Permit. The Mooring User must remove the "vessel-of-record" immediately from the
Mooring after receiving notice of suspension ("Notice of Suspension") and failure to
comply will result in the immediate revocation of the Mooring Permit.
(n) Further, if the nonconformity is not rectified within fourteen (14) days after receiving
the revocation notice the Mooring/s shall be deemed abandoned and the Mooring
Permit for that location will be terminated.
(o) Upon suspension and/or revocation of a Mooring Permit, the Harbour Master may
remove and store the Mooring tackle, and the costs associated with the removal and
storage of the Mooring will become a debt payable by the Mooring user on KPA's
demand.
7.1. Types of lnspection
Three types of mooring inspection are conducted at Broome
shore inspection:
- in water, partial raising and
o
ln water inspections are conducted by divers without removing the Mooring to
examine the anchors, chains and fittings for wear, corrosion and marine growth fouling
and to check that shackle pins are not loose. The subsequent report should contain all
recommendations for work required;
a
Partial raising inspections involve bringing the Mooring buoy and chain components
onboard a vessel for inspection. This is required for major works, e.g. repositioning,
chain replacement, clearing marine growth, end-for-ending chain etc; and
a
Shore inspections involve complete removal of the Mooring to a shore location for a
detailed inspection of all components. This operation might be required for change of
ownership, repositioning the Mooring, or assessment associated with an insurance
claim.
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7.1.1.1n-Water lnspection Report
Personnel conducting in-water inspections should have access to Moorings as-bu¡lt drawings.
The in-water inspection reporl should be comprehensive and include a diagram of the
Mooring. The subsequent report should conta¡n sufficient technical detail to support the
lnspector's observations and recommendations and clear photographs/videos should also be
included.
Additional in-water inspection following a significant climatic event such as a tsunami or
cyclone is a prudent risk minimisation measure.
7.1.2.Partial Raising and Complete Shore lnspections
Partial raisings and complete on-shore inspections of Moorings on the Western Australian
coast are generally carried out with a much lower frequency than in-water inspections. The
frequency of these inspections would generally be determined by the Mooring consultant with
reference to past interim reports and records of mooring usage.
8.
STANDARDS FOR MOORING INSPECTORS
8.1. Preamble
The following standards may be added to or amplified by a Mooring Consultant, and are to be
utilised in conjunction with Appendix B.
8.2. Anchors
lf visible, each anchor should be inspected and the following should be recorded.
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o
Anchor type and size.
A small 'pop'float should be used to ascertain the anchor position by GPS.
Anchor orientation (i.e. flukes buried, flukes up, anchor on its side, anchor facing wrong
direction etc.).
Three good quality photographs should be taken of each anchor from varying angles
to show embedment and orientation.
8.3. Ground Leg Suö Assemöly
Each ground leg sub assembly should be inspected and the following information recorded:
8.3.1.Chain
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Chain type.
Using appropriate tools clean the following for measurement, noting where sections
are buried and cannot be observed;
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A chain section of each leg below the ground ring;
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A chain section above the seabed (thrash zone); and
A chain section about half way between these two areas.
Measure and record double link measurements of the cleaned links. lf one or more
legs extend considerable distances before entering the bottom, clean links and take
measurements at both ends and near the centre of each visible shot. lf the chain is not
under tension, single link measurements should be taken and recorded.
Record length of one of the links at each area.
Check for and record manufacturer's markings.
Check for pitting, measure diameter and depth of any pits found, and record results.
Record each anchor leg length from ground ring to bottom and from where it touches
bottom to where it becomes buried.
Using a compass (sufficiently clear of the metal to minimise magnetic deviation) note
and record the relative bearing of each leg from the ground ring.
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Report any loose, broken or missing parts.
Check and report condition of locking safety pins.
Record any manufacturer's markings.
Record position of each connection component by leg number and number of metres
from ground ring.
8.3.3.Ground Ring
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Record type of ground ring assembly observed.
Measure and record the inside diameter of the ring.
Check and report any distortion of the ring away from circular shape that might indicate
over-stressing.
8.3.4.Riser Chain Sub-Assembly
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Record chain type
Using appropriate tools clean the following locations in readiness for measurements:
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A chain section above the ground ring;
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- lf the riser conteins more than one shot of chain, clean links and take
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Record length of one of the links at each area.
Check for and record any manufacturer's markings.
Check for pitting, measure diameter and depth of any pits found, and record results.
Record water depth below buoy where each measurement is taken.
8.3.5.Connect¡ng Hardware - Riser
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etc.).
Record components overall length and diameter.
Report any loose, broken or missing parts.
Check and report condition of locking safety pins.
Record water depth below buoy of each component.
Record any manufacturers markings.
Measure least diameter of shackle pin immediately below the buoy, inspect whether
this pins exhibits any outward movement.
8.3.6.Swivel
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Check swivel for marine growth.
Record components overall length and diameter.
Report any loose, broken or missing parts.
Record water depth below buoy of swivel.
8.3.7.8uoy Upper Portion
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Record buoy type, position and any markings. Comparison should be made to the
original buoy GPS position to determine if drag has occurred.
Measure and record buoy freeboard and orientation (i.e. listing). lf the buoy is listing
determine which compartment has water in it (if applicable)
Record buoy overallcondition (i.e. indents, paint condition, corrosion) report any visible
damage.
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diameter of each.
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Check and report on condition of buoy Mooring arrangements (diameter, plate
thickness etc.).
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Check and report condit¡on of buoy tension bar if applicable (diameter, thickness etc.)
8.3.8.lllumination
lnspectors should report on navigation lighting, soler charging and reflective materials.
8.3.9.Buoy Lower Portion
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Record marine growth thickness.
lf there is little or no marine growth check and record the type and condition of the
protective coating.
Report any dents or other visible damage.
Check and report on condition of buoy lower Mooring arrangements (diameter, plate
thickness etc.).
Check and report on condition of buoy tension bar if applicable (diameter, thickness
etc.).
Record number size and location of installed anodes (if applicable).
Ensure that each anode is securely attached to the buoy.
REFERENCES
'British Standard code of practice for Maritime Structures Part 6', Design of inshore Moorings
and floating structures', BS 6349: Part 6: 1989.
Danton, G. 1996, The Theory and Practice of Seamanship, Routledge, New York.
Dartmouth Mooring Regulations, 2003, Dartmouth Harbourmaster, Massachusetts,
accessed 4
January 2005.
NAVFAC MO-124'Mooring Maintenance Manual', Naval Facilities Engineering Command,
1987
Port Authorities
Regulations
2001 (WA) Paft I
'Control
of
Moorings',
4825681 0003b1 b1 d/85868db
2298f6f6 1 48257 0 1 4001 7ee2 3?Open Docu me nt a ccessed 3 J a n u a ry 2006.
UFC 4-150-08 'lnspection of Mooring Hardware', Naval Facilities Engineering Command, April
2000.
'Undenruater lnspection Criteria', Naval Facilities Engineering Service Centre, March 1999
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PORT AUTHORTTTES REGULATTONS 2001 (WA) PART 9
.CONTROL OF MOORINGS'
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Definitions
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"Mooring" means a structure or apparatus used or proposed to be used to secure a
vessel in the port.
"Mooring owner" means a person authorised to install or use a Mooring under clause.
50.
lnstallation and use of Moorings
Unless authorised by the Harbour master under clause 52, a person must not install
or use a Mooring.
Penalty: $5 000.
51.
(1)
(2)
Application for approval
A person may apply to the Harbour master for authorisation to install or use a Mooring.
An application is to be made in the form approved by the Harbour master setting out:
(a)
The full name, residential address and telephone number of the applicant;
(b) The location
52.
(1)
or proposed location of the Mooring, as the case requires;
(c)
Whether the vessel to be moored at the Mooring will be used for private or
commercial purposes and details of those purposes;
(d)
The type, length overall and tonnage of the vessel to be moored at the Mooring;
and
(e)
lf the application is for authorisation to install a Mooring
the construction of the Mooring.
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the specifications for
Authorisation of Mooring
On an application under clause 51, the Harbour master may authorise the installation
or use of a Mooring, as the case requires, if satisfied that:
(a) The location or proposed location of the Mooring is appropriate;
(b) The Mooring is suitable
(c)
for the vessel that is to be moored at the Mooring;
The Mooring is designed and constructed, or proposed to be constructed, so that
the vessel to be moored at the Mooring would be securely moored during cyclone
conditions; and
(d) The vessel to be moored at the Mooring would not constitute a danger to, or
interfere with, the navigation of other vessels in the port.
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(2)
The Harbour master is to give an applicant written notice of an authorisat¡on under
subclause (1) or a decision not to give an authorisation.
53.
Revocation of authorization
(1)
The Harbour master may revoke an authorisation under clause 52 if:
(a)
A Mooring owner does not provide an inspection report as required under clause
56(4); or
(b) The Harbour master is satisfied that it is in the interests of marine safety at the
port do so.
(2)
The revocation has effect when written notice of it is given to the Mooring owner.
54.
Mooring to be maintained in good condition
(1)
A Mooring owner must ensure that the Mooring is maintained in good condition.
(2)
A person who does not comply with subclause (1) commits an offence.
Penalty: $2 000.
55.
Requirements for floats
(1)
A Mooring owner must ensure that there is connected to the Mooring a float or buoy
(a "Mooring buoy") that:
(a) has a sufficient
size to provide buoyancy when supporting the rope, chain or
other connection between the Mooring block and the surface float, with at least
half of the Mooring buoy projecting above the waterline at all times;
(2)
(b)
has a colour approved by the Harbour master;
(c)
is spherical and has a diameter of not less than 300 mm; and
(d)
is legibly marked with a means of identification approved by the Harbour master.
A person who does not comply with subclause (1) (a), (b), (c) or (d) commits an
offence.
Penalty: $2 000.
56.
lnspection reports
(1)
A person who is authorised to install a Mooring under clause 52 is to obtain a written
report on the condition of the Mooring after it is installed.
(2)
A person who is authorised to use a Mooring under clause 52 is to obtain a written
report on the condition of the Mooring each year in which the person has the use of
the Mooring after the year in which the report referred to in subclause (1) is obtained.
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A report required to be obtained under this clause is to be prepared by a person
approved by the Harbour master who has inspected the Mooring
(a) for the report referred to in subclause
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Mooring is installed; or
(b) for a report referred to in subclause
October in the relevent year.
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A Mooring owner is to provide the Harbour master with a copy of a report obtained
under this clause
(5)
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in the case of the report referred to in subclause
after it is prepared; or
(1)-
(b)
in the case of a report referred to in subclause (2)
in the relevant year.
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as soon as practicable
not later than 1 November
A Mooring owner is liable for the costs of an inspection made or a report prepared
under this clause.
57.
Sale or disposal of Moorings
(1)
A Mooring owner must notify the Harbour master if the Mooring is sold or otherwise
disposed of.
(2)
A person who does not comply with subclause (1) commits an offence.
Penalty: $2 000.
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Removal of Moorings
The Harbour master may remove a Mooring from the waters of the port if the Harbour master
is unable, after reasonable enquiries, to identify or find the Mooring owner.
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Application for Mooring Site Permit
2.
Application for additional vessel on an existing mooring site permit
3. Transfer of an existing mooring
- 1FM35179262
site permit
- lFM35/79266
- lFM35/79267
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APPENDIX C - LISTED MOORING INSPECTORS
KPA makes no representation or warranty as to the qual¡ty of the advice that Mooring Users
may obtain from the parties listed below. Mooring Users should conduct their own due
diligence and satisfy themselves as to the qualifications and expert¡se of the Mooring
lnspectors listed.
Broome Mooring Hire and Seruices Pty Ltd
PO Box 989
Email: [email protected]
BROOME WA 6725
Telephone:
Jocasta Craven:
Antony Burton:
(08) e1e28434
0437 606 402
0406 938 540
Franmarine U nderwater Services
13 Possner Way
HENDERSON WA 6166 Email adam @fran mari ne. com. au
Telephone:
Facsimile:
(08) 9437 3900
(08) 9437 3933
Adam Falconer-West, Operations Manager
0427 430001
Bhagwan Marine
9 Longfellow Court
BELMONT WA 6104
www. bhagwanmarine. com
Telephone
(08) 9965 9700
Total AMS Pty Ltd
4 Mews Road
FREMANTLE WA 6160
Email: [email protected]
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Ryan Strawbridge
(08) 9430 5889
(08) e430 5577
0400 716 266
Jetwave Marine Services Pty Ltd
Lot 1140 Koolinda Way
Email: [email protected]
EXMOUTH WA 6707
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Jay Boothman
(08) ee49 2992
(08) ee4e 2ee1
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lndianic Diving Services Pty Ltd
4 Jessie Lee Street
HENDERSONWA6166 Email: [email protected]
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Nigel Rees
(08) 9412 9000
(08) 9412 9001
0417 953 312
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APPEND¡X D - UNDERWATER INSPECTION CRITERIA
Source:
'Underwater lnspection Criteria', Naval Facilities Engineering Service Centre, March 1999
Author: Shawn W. Kelly
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