Training & Certification for

Maritime Mooring Lines

Product Information

Three Different Types of Trainings

Whether you want training and certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training certificate you need in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.

Online Training

Online is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores. Online training is also eligible for bulk pricing discounts for groups of 16+ trainees.
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Training Kits

The kit is for those who want to do the training themselves. It’s a reusable training presentation that is used to train groups of people all at one time in one location. If you need to train a trainer to use the kit we offer a train the trainer online course.
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Train the Trainer

Train the trainer courses are online and meant to certify a single individual to use the training kit to train others. The kit is included with the train the trainer online course for no additional cost and is reusable. The result is a lifetime certification.
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What's in the Training?

Our safety training course is regulation-compliant, and our online version fulfills Canada’s classroom training requirement. Each class contains sections on weight, angles and stress, the center of gravity, sling hitches and types, and the hardware and lifting devices these workers can expect to work with.

This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required.

Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, provincial, territorial, and local standards, this training encompasses the following standards:

Canada Standards

  • OHSR Part 24: Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations
  • Transport Canada: Practices and Procedures for Public Ports

Why Do I Need Training?

In line with regulations, anyone who operates mooring lines must receive training prior to operating the machine on their own. Requirements for refresher training related to mooring lines are very specific. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.

When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances (like fork lifts) are very specific: an operator must take a refresher course if they are observed operating the equipment in an unsafe manner, if they are involved in an accident or a near miss, if they received a poor evaluation for performance, if they are required to use a different type of machine or attachment, or if workplace conditions have changed. Regulations also state that it is the employer who is responsible for determining the frequency of refresher training.
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Did You Know?

Sailors began using the base word of “mooring” in the 1500s, but the system of tying boats dates back before 1,000 B.C.

According to one study, the most common type of fatality in shipping involves mooring lines, tow ropes, etc. striking workers. 60% of Maritime fatalities are mooring issues.

50% of deaths in the shipping industry occur among deck ratings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maritime Mooring?

“Mooring” means securing a water vessel to a fixed point on the water: a pier, dock, or buoy.

What is the difference between mooring and docking?

The term “mooring” applies to anytime a ship is stopped and secured, and that includes at a dock, though that stop may be temporary. “Docking” most often refers to mooring for the purpose of unloading or loading cargo or passengers.

What is a mooring rope called?

The generic term for a mooring rope is “line,” but there are many different kinds of mooring lines made from different synthetic, natural, or metallic materials. Each of these materials has benefits and drawback, and should be chosen wisely, depending on the use and type of vessel.

What are the risks of mooring operations?

The most common hazards of mooring begin with “snapback.” When a rope breaks, the instant recoil throws the line flying at speeds that can break or sever a limb. Snapback most often happens when ropes are damaged or worn, but can also happen when other equipment is misused or malfunction.
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