5.10 OPERATIONS TO CARRY OUT WHEN APPROACHING THE HARBOUR

Mooring manoeuvre
Before setting back for the harbour, stop in free waters and test the gear boxes and the bow/stern thrusters. Besides 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 craft at shore;
• That, on the electrical panels, all necessary services are supplied (winch, thrusters, etc..); Disconnect unnecessary services;
• That the boathook is easily accessible and does not hinder any passage;
• The operation of acoustic 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 participating;
• They know whom to listen to and what to do;
• Ensure that bilge, grey water tanks and holding tanks are empty;
• That mooring ropes and fenders are correctly arranged.

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.