Choose a deck topic below. Each entry opens its own articles, tools and troubleshooting pages
inside the On Deck section.
- Mooring Operations
- Anchoring Operations
- Deck Machinery
- Ropes, Wires & Chains
- Lifting Operations
- Launch & Recovery
- Lifesaving Appliances
- Pilot Transfer Arrangements
- Cargo Gear & Hatch Covers
- Cargo Securing & Lashing
- STS Operations
- Towing & Escort
- Manifolds & Hose Handling
- Helicopter Operations
- Working Aloft & Overside
- Stores & Provisions Handling
Deck Operations Hub
All deck routines, heavy operations, safety gear and paperwork in one structured space.
Use the left-hand On Deck Menu to move between topics without leaving the section.
What are you doing on deck today?
👀 Run a watch or rounds
Setting up a deck watch, UMS patrol or security round and need a quick reference.
⚓ Plan / supervise an operation
Mooring, anchoring, STS, cargo or towing – jump straight to operation-specific guides.
📋 Use tools & checklists
Need a mooring plan template, drill record sheet or lashing calculator quickly?
Everything on deck mapped by activity
1) Watch, rounds & signage
From gangway watch and security patrols to drills, deck markings and safety signage –
the routine backbone of safe deck operations.
Deck plans, records and calculators
🧰 Operations tools
Mooring line plans, tug diagrams, helicopter checklist helpers and lashing calculators.
📑 Logs & record templates
Drill records, ballast logs, deck maintenance cards and pollution-prevention checklists.
Fresh articles, guides and safety alerts
Study corner for deck cadets
📚 Deck operations syllabus
Follow the route from basic seamanship through to OOW and Chief Mate oral prep.
📝 Oral questions & scenarios
Typical questions on mooring plans, STS hazards, drill planning and LSA care.
Most helpful this week
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Standard mooring plan template – forward & aft
Printable PDF and editable file including line IDs, fairleads and snap-back zones.
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Deck drill planner – monthly schedule
Planner that balances SOLAS drill requirements with real-world ship schedules.
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Deck maintenance & coating tracker
Simple tracker to plan chipping, painting and non-slip renewal by area.
Forward mooring deck during departure – lines set, tugs clear and equipment secured.