When it's time to moor, they usually send a mooring master ashore ahead of time by motorboat. He catches the mooring lines on the shore and ties the ship to the dock. With the Standard, they typically use 4-5 lines.

While underway, the boat is kept right on the ship. It's raised and lowered into the water by hand using lines. This simple operation requires at least 7-8 people. More is better.