HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR MOORING SYSTEM?


INTRODUCING SAMSON'S TOTAL SYSTEM ENERGY CALCULATOR

Samson Rope has raised the bar on vessel mooring safety by developing a tool that enables marine professionals to accurately analyze the energy behavior of their mooring systems. This tool can be used to assist with designing and evaluating new or existing mooring systems and identifying weak points early, which can save lives and prevent costly failures.

Calculate Total System Energy 


Mooring calculator on computer screen

Mooring line recoil and associated crew safety are hot topics in the mooring industry today. Safety is a topic we are passionate about and have been working toward clarifying misconceptions related to safety and mooring line recoil. Not all mooring ropes marketed as reducing recoil perform the same - it's important to understand the differences in products available in the marketplace. Choosing the right mooring line system is key to keeping operations safe and efficient.   Watch the video below for more details on mooring line recoil.

 

DELIVERING CONFIDENCE TO MOORING OPERATORS

With over 14,000 lines in service, our experience in high-performance synthetic rope solutions for vessel mooring is unmatched, giving you the confidence to rise to any challenge your job presents.

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The right rope for the right application

Ship mooring has significant operational demands, which is why our synthetic rope solutions not only equal the strength and durability of steel wire, they also allow for fewer crew members, shorter mooring operations, and safer, easier handling.

For more information on line selection watch our video on Mooring Line Durability Considerations.

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WHERE OUR MOORING LINES EXCEL

Our mooring lines are designed to perform in a variety of demanding situations:

  • Ship and vessel mooring at docks, buoys, ports, and terminals
  • Semi-permanent mooring operations such as FSRU and FSU
  • Durable mooring tail protection for your mainlines
  • Protecting crew & equipment during high load events

 

  • Secondary lines for vessel/non-winch operations
  • Recovery operations to retrieve vessels or cargo
  • Replacing your vessel’s steel hardware
  • Safe docking for ferries and barges

"K" Line UK

The 2016 expansion of the Panama Canal locks shortens the passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean by 9,000 miles for vessels that exceed the size limits of the old locks. This is a welcome alternative to “going ‘round the horn” through the Straits of Magellan, or cartage operations from coast to coast. Read more

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