Description
The technical-nautical mooring service
Book Summary
This work offers an informative and rigorous analysis of the technical-nautical mooring service, completing the author's trilogy on port services. The reader will find a clear guide that breaks down the operations, regulations, and importance of this essential function in port safety and efficiency. A valuable resource for both professionals in the sector and those beginning their study of nautical science and naval engineering.
What is it about?
The book focuses on explaining the mooring service in an accessible way; it is a fundamental technical and nautical activity for port operations. Throughout its pages, the author breaks down the procedures, equipment, and regulations that govern this work, highlighting its role in the safety of vessels, passengers, and cargo. The work complements previous studies on towing and pilotage, offering a comprehensive view of technical-nautical services. It is approached from the perspective of an informative work, without exhaustive academic pretensions, but with the goal of being a useful and understandable tool for anyone interested in the internal workings of ports and navigation.
Main topics
- Operations and procedures of the port mooring service.
- Regulations and standards applicable to technical-nautical services.
- Safety in vessel berthing and unberthing operations.
- Equipment and materials used in vessel mooring.
- Interrelationship of mooring with other port services (towing and pilotage).
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at professionals in the port and nautical sector, such as pilots, tugboat operators, port personnel, and students of naval engineering or port logistics. It is also of great interest to sailing enthusiasts, sailors, and anyone who wishes to understand the operation of a port from a technical and operational perspective.
What this book provides
- A clear and detailed understanding of an essential and little-publicized port service.
- Conceptual tools to understand safety and efficiency in mooring operations.
- A complete vision that connects mooring with other technical-nautical services.
- Accessible content, without excessive jargon, ideal for those starting in the field.
Technical data
- Author: Blas Orbán, José Miguel
- Publisher: Edicion Punto Didot
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MARITIME LAW, PORTS, NAVIGATION AND SEAMANSHIP, NAVAL ENGINEERING
- Collection: DIDOT
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: September 2024
- Number of pages: 176
- Weight: 250 g
Editorial review
This is a well-focused technical informative work that fills an information gap regarding the mooring service. Its main value lies in the clarity with which it explains a specialized subject, making it accessible without losing rigor. It is a recommended resource for professionals seeking an overall view and for students or curious individuals who want to delve into port logistics in an orderly and practical way.

