Abstract:
Static towing operations in offshore areas have significant safety risks,
especially related to the failure of towing equipment components such as stretcher
rope breaks. This study have purpose to analyze the factors affecting the safety of
static towing operations and evaluate the effectiveness of current practices. The
methodology used included direct observation, analysis of primary and secondary
data, and interviews with key personnel. The results showed that proper selection
material of rope and design towing assembly that suits the environmental
conditions are critical. Implementation of the solution in the form of replacing
the stretcher rope from polypropylene material with single leg type to nylon with
grommet type proved effective in improving safety and operational performance.
ASD Tug SL AFRICA successfully conducted 11 towing operations, including
5 static towing operations, without incident during the study period from October
2023 to March 2024. The new configuration of towing ropes was able to withstand
dynamic tension loads in the often rough water environment with long waves when
conducting static towing operations of tankers in offshore SPM areas. In
conclusion, optimizing the safety of static towing operations requires a
comprehensive approach involving risk factor analysis, appropriate equipment
selection, and implementation of effective operational procedures.
