Places and tensions lines to make the ship fast against tidal and wind loads. Boatmen coordinate with the bridge and winch teams to reach safe equilibrium. Verified positions meet terminal envelopes for cranes and access. Monitoring continues for tide/wind changes requiring retensioning. Purpose is stability for safe work and equipment alignment. Outcome is a green light for service and cargo operations.

Plans and executes the release of lines, fenders clearance, and initial thrust. Checks traffic and tug readiness to ensure a conflict-free breakaway. Bridge/boatmen coordination ensures safe separation from the quay. ALS/ATS timestamps close the berth episode for billing and KPIs. Purpose is safe transition from stationary to navigational control. Smooth unmooring protects equipment and schedules.

Repositions the vessel to a different quay or location inside the terminal/port. Used to match crane availability, depth constraints, or next-leg cargo sequencing. Requires new tug/boatmen slots and fresh safety checks like a mini-arrival. Minimizes lost time relative to staying blocked at an unsuitable location. Purpose is optimizing berth utilization and plan feasibility. Success equals minimal shift duration and immediate ops resumption.