UNIX LINE PTE LTD
The 7th ITOSF FORUM, Singapore
MERAK ISSUES:
Case 1: Damage to shore fender
whilst alongside terminal
Presented by: Capt. Atiq
UNIX LINE PTE LTD
Synopsis of the incident:
Vessel arrived at Merak, Indonesia on End Dec 2010 at
1148 lt and berthed Dover terminal at 14:36LT on the
same day to discharge the charterer’s cargo.
Subsequently the weather has deteriorated and vessel
encountered gusty winds with heavy swell. The attempt
to un berth the vessel was unsuccessful in rough
weather condition. Eventually two forward mooring ropes
were parted as vessel was surging against the shore
fenders. One shore fender was damaged and vessel
sustained dent damage on her shell plate.
Presented by: Capt. Atiq
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Investigaion & Analysis
Design of terminal: The Dover terminal located at Lat:
05-57.65 S, Long: 105-59.70 E. The terminal is open to
sea and no breakwater provided to protect the ship’s from
seasonal weather.
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Investigation & Analysis (Continued):
Ship’s status during incident:
Vessel was heading South, with her port side
alongside to terminal. 6 Mooring ropes of 2-2-2 & 3-12 formation was used at forward and aft station
respectively.
Tidal current: NE’ly(about 0.8kts),
Wind force: 30-35kts, W’ly
Swell direction W’ly (about 3mters)
Starboard Anchor was used during berthing and 3
shackles was paid out.
Draft: F: 6-40M, A:7-30M, Displacement: 9500 MT
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Investigation & Analysis (Continued):
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Investigation & Analysis (Continued):
Time Log:
15/1436: All Fast, Wind 10 kts, Swell <1 meter
15/1545: Commence discharge
15/1630: Ceased discharge, wind 30 kts, Swell >2 mtrs
15/1640: Hose disconnected
15/1700: 1 breast line and 1 headline was parted
15/1724: POB
15/1724~1800: Awaiting tugs. Tugs standby but unable
to make fast due to weather.
15/1800: Weather improving, wind 20 kts
15/1830: Pilot left due to weather improved.
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Investigation & Analysis (Continued):
Terminal restriction for heavy weather.
-Officially there is no restriction for heavy weather,
-But as per SSSCL agreed as follows:
-*Stop cargo: 25kts.
-*Disconnect: 30kts.
- *Un berth: 35kts.
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Investigation & Analysis (Continued):
Mooring arrangement:
• 6 nos megaflex ropes were in use both fwd and aft ( 22-2 & 3-1-2 formation F & A respectively)
•The ropes dia was 44 mm with MBL 38 T
•Four nos ropes were on mooring drums whereas, two
made fast on bitts both F & A.
• One headline and one breast line was parted and
subsequently replaced.
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Investigation & Analysis (Continued):
Damage to Ship:
• 2 nos mooring ropes were parted.
• Indented port side shell plate between Frame 98 &
103 at load water line with approx dimension L3500
mm x B 3500 x D 150 mm at strake E & H, including
internal members and scantlings.
Damage to shore:
• 1 spool type shore fender at breasting dolphin no.2
was damaged. Damage noted to be on the hyper cell
rubber part. However, no damage to the concrete
structure was evident.
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Investigation & Analysis (Continued):
Damage to Shore fender
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Investigation & Analysis (Continued):
Damage to Shore fender:
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Investigation & Analysis (Continued):
Damage to Ship:
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Causal factors:
• Terminal design less than adequate. No break water to
protect the ships from seasonal rough weather.
• Port logistics was less than adequate (In adequate
supply of powerful tugs upon request).
• Compliance to port information and guidance provided
to ship by the company was less than adequate
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Lessons Learned:
• Obtain weather forecast prior berthing and closely
monitor while alongside. Un berth if necessary in
advance rather than waiting for last minute.
• Keep additional mooring ropes standby. Double up
moorings if vessel require to stay alongside during bad
weather & in case unable to un berth in time.
• Liaise with agent, vessel’s operator effectively to
ensure prompt assistance, support from shore.
• Master shall request operator to supply additional
stand by tug when deemed necessary.
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Case 2: Hull dent by shore fender
Synopsis of the Incident:
On 21st December 2010 at 0754 LT, vessel berthed port
side alongside to Vopak #1 terminal, Merak.
Her draft was F -5.80 M and A - 7.10 M ,with a
displacement of 9830 MT. During deck round, duty
officer observed that vessel's hull plating in way of slop
tank (S), between Frame # 38 & # 41 was slightly
dented.
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Case 2: Hull dent by shore fender
Investigation revealed following:
• Some frontal pad was missing from the fender and
metal of frontal frame was exposed.
• The wind was 15 kts and gusting to 20-22 kts
• Vessel was surging moderately.
•Crew did not verify the fender condition adequately
during berthing.
•The tyre fenders from vessel were used to reinforce
the missing frontal pads and protect the ship’s hull
coming in contact metal frontal frame.
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Case 2: Hull dent by shore fender
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Case 2: Hull dent by shore fender
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Case 2: Hull dent by shore fender
Lessons learned:
• The fender condition shall be verified prior berthing.
• Temporary measures such as portable fenders to be
placed when shore fendering arrangment is
inadequate.
• Hourly checks to be carried out diligently.
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UNIX LINE PTE LTD
Case 2: Hull dent by shore fender
Q & A??
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