Mooring Lines (Synthetic)
medium
8 / 8 Modelle (Inspector)
High-performance synthetic mooring ropes for ship-to-berth mooring.
5 Hersteller · 8 Modelle
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Bridon-Bekaert
2 ✓ 2 verifiziert⚙️
Superline Nylon 8-Strand
✓ verifiziert
80mm dia, MBL 180t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: nylon
construction: 8-strand plaited
diameter_mm: 80
mbl_tonnes: 180
Common Failures:
- • UV degradation
- • Internal heat build-up
- • Chafe at fairlead
Service: Inspect for glazing; retire at 50% residual strength.
Spares: Bridon-Bekaert: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
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Superline HMPE 12-Strand
✓ verifiziert
56mm dia, MBL 200t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: HMPE
construction: 12-strand
diameter_mm: 56
mbl_tonnes: 200
Common Failures:
- • Creep under sustained load
- • Axial compression fatigue
- • Jacketing damage
Service: Avoid sustained loads >50% MBL; inspect jacket quarterly.
Spares: Bridon-Bekaert: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
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Lankhorst Ropes
2 ✓ 2 verifiziert⚙️
Lankoforce HMPE
✓ verifiziert
52mm dia, MBL 170t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: HMPE
construction: 12-strand
diameter_mm: 52
mbl_tonnes: 170
Common Failures:
- • Creep failure
- • Marine growth fouling
- • Splice pull-through
Service: Track creep elongation; re-splice if >2% permanent elongation.
Spares: Lankhorst Ropes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
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Lankopoly Polypropylene
✓ verifiziert
72mm dia, MBL 95t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: polypropylene
construction: 8-strand
diameter_mm: 72
mbl_tonnes: 95
Common Failures:
- • UV embrittlement
- • Fibre melting from friction
- • Snap-back hazard
Service: Keep out of direct sunlight when stored; replace at 40% strength loss.
Spares: Lankhorst Ropes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
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Samson Rope
2 ✓ 2 verifiziert⚙️
Sam-Pro 12 Polyester
✓ verifiziert
64mm dia, MBL 120t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
· Double-Braid Polyester
material: polyester
construction: double-braid
diameter_mm: 64
mbl_tonnes: 120
Common Failures:
- • Core-jacket differential wear
- • Splice creep
- • Abrasion at chock
Service: Rotate rope end-for-end yearly; inspect splices for slippage.
Spares: Samson Rope: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Pros
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Excellent resistance to abrasion and UV degradation
- Good chemical resistance
- Low stretch for better mooring control
- Easy to handle and inspect
Cons
- Core-jacket differential wear can lead to reduced lifespan
- Splice creep can occur over time, affecting line integrity
- Abrasion at chocks can be a significant issue if not properly managed
Typical Vessels:
TankerContainerBulk CarrierCruise Ship
Certifications:
ABSDNVLloyd's Register
Decision Guide: Choose if you prioritize high strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors in your mooring lines. Avoid if you are looking for a line with minimal maintenance requirements or are operating in extremely high-temperature environments.
Use Cases: Typically deployed for mooring operations in harsh marine environments, such as offshore oil and gas platforms, large container ships, and bulk carriers, where high strength and durability are crucial.
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AmSteel-Blue HMPE
✓ verifiziert
48mm dia, MBL 160t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: HMPE
construction: 12-strand single braid
diameter_mm: 48
mbl_tonnes: 160
Common Failures:
- • Creep under constant load
- • Cut damage
- • Heat sensitivity
Service: Do not use in constant tension application; inspect for cuts monthly.
Spares: Samson Rope: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
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Gleistein
1 ✓ 1 verifiziert⚙️
GeoSteel HMPE
✓ verifiziert
44mm dia, MBL 140t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: HMPE
construction: 12-strand braided
diameter_mm: 44
mbl_tonnes: 140
Common Failures:
- • Creep failure risk
- • Bend-fatigue at fairlead
- • Jacket wear
Service: Minimum D/d ratio 8:1; inspect fairlead radius.
Spares: Gleistein: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
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Marlow Ropes
1 ✓ 1 verifiziert⚙️
Marlow Blue Ocean HMPE
✓ verifiziert
60mm dia, MBL 185t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: HMPE
construction: double-braid
diameter_mm: 60
mbl_tonnes: 185
Common Failures:
- • Jacket abrasion
- • Splice integrity loss
- • Creep elongation
Service: Re-splice every 3 years; track elongation.
Spares: Marlow Ropes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.