MEG4 requires to identify SHIP'S DESIGN MBL and to record it in MSMP ''mooring system managment plan'' and also in LMP ''line mamagment plan''.
Hwo to calculate SHIP'S DESIGN MBL ? knowing that in our case the concerned ship was constructed and launched in 2007 where MEG 3 was in force.
According to SHIPBOARD EQUIPMENT, FITTINGS AND SUPPORTING HULL STRUCTURES ASSOCIATED WITH TOWING AND MOORING:
[2.9[Ship Design] Minimum Breaking Load ([MBL/MBLsd]) means the minimum breaking load of new, dry, mooring lines for which shipboard fittings and supporting hull structures are designed in order to meet mooring restraint requirements.]
Requested Ship’s design MBL details could be found in mooring equipment & fittings particulars/blueprints.
