🗓 22 Jan 2026 we hosted a practical session on Safe Mooring Operations led by Alex Pipchenko (Master Mariner, PhD, AFNI).

During the webinar one key conclusion stood out clearly: most mooring incidents do not start with failed equipment. So we focused on what actually changes safety on deck:

▫️ how to read a mooring operation before it begins and identify where risk will build up

▫️ how to establish and maintain effective safe working and snap-back zones in real operations

▫️ which line condition and winch-related issues are most often overlooked in practice

▫️ how clear communication and role discipline directly reduce exposure during mooring

👥 The session was organised jointly with the beMPC education platform and The Nautical Institute (Ukraine Branch), combining industry-focused education and practical shipboard perspective to support safer mooring practices.

The subject is explored in more depth in Learnmarine’s Safe Mooring Operations and Mooring System Management courses.