1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 102nd session (4 to 11 November
2020), having considered a proposal by the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and
Construction, at its sixth session, and recognizing the importance of inspection and
maintenance of mooring equipment including lines, approved the Guidelines for
inspection and maintenance of mooring equipment including lines, as set out
in the annex.
2 Member States are invited to bring the annexed Guidelines to the
attention of shipowners, ship managers, bareboat charterers and other organizations
or persons responsible for operation of ships.
3 Member States are also invited to bring the annexed Guidelines to the
attention of shipmasters, ships' officers and crew and all other parties concerned,
for providing guidance on inspection and maintenance of mooring equipment including
mooring lines.