Accidents Caused by Aging of Mooring Ropes, Safety Supervision Cannot Be Neglected

Recently, a number of ship loss of control accidents caused by broken mooring cables have occurred worldwide, resulting in serious economic losses and environmental impacts. Accident investigations found that cable aging and improper maintenance were the main causes. This phenomenon has once again sounded the alarm for the supervision of mooring safety.

Experts pointed out that regular inspection and maintenance of mooring cables is crucial. It is recommended that port authorities strengthen the supervision of mooring facilities and set strict inspection and maintenance standards to ensure that all cables are in good working condition. At the same time, improving the safety awareness and operational skills of practitioners is also key to preventing accidents.