12 - INFORMATION FOR USE351
12.9.3 Mooring manoeuvre
Before setting back for the harbour, stop in free waters and test the gear
boxes and the bow/stern thrusters. Also check:
• That mooring lines are ready for use;
• That the mooring berth and the berthing course are free from incoming,
leaving or moored yachts or yachts with the signal of unsteered yacht at
shore;
• Check that on the main electrical panel, all necessary uses are supplied
(anchor winch, bow/stern thrusters, etc..). Disconnect unnecessary uses;
• That interceptors are lifted;
• That the yacht hook is easily accessible and does not hinder any pas-
sage;
• The operation of acoustic and visible signals and of swinging spotlight;
• In case of at-night mooring, have a torch light (possibly operating) handy;
• That the passengers will not interfere with operations and, if participat-
ing, they know whom to listen to and what to do;
• That bilge, grey water tanks and holding tanks are empty;
• That mooring ropes and fenders are correctly arranged.
Lift the interceptors, if necessary and reduce speed.
If the yacht is moored with the stern to the shore:
• Warp on stern ropes and on an anchor log, so as to haul the shore.
If the mooring is on the side:
• Warp on bow and stern ropes, so as to haul parallel to the shore.
Once moored:
• Stop the engines;
• Ensure that indication lights on the dashboard are off and remove start
keys;
• Cut out any electrical equipment not in use and check the general condi-
tion of the main electrical panel and the indication of voltmeters and am-
meters;
• Check bilge pump switches and their regular operation;
• Check bilge and dry it;
• Ensure there are no leakages from shaft stufng boxes;
• Rinse the yacht with fresh water;
• Connect the shore electric power supply;
• Stop the generators, once cooled down.
Before leaving the yacht, check following:
• Lower deck lights are not powered;
• Ensure that navigation lights and external lights are not powered;
• Ensure that unnecessary devices (plotter, radiotelephone, anchor winch,
etc..) Are not powered;
• Ensure that devices in use are powered; (bilge pumps);
• Ensure that the shore plug is properly connected and the cable cannot
be damaged;
• Disconnect battery breakers;
• Make sure that the devices (life jackets, yacht hook, torches, etc..) Are in
their correct positions;
• Ensure that all bottles and containers with ammable liquids are properly
sealed;
• Make sure that no food residues are left around (they could rot or clog
scuppers etc..);
• Ensure that the gangway is in the right position and properly fastened;
• Ensure that mooring is correct (in case of bad weather conditions, tight-
en the mooring lines as much as possible and check the distance from
other yachts is appropriate; ensure fenders are properly fastened, etc..);
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