Mooring line recoil and associated crew safety considerations are important topics that have been gaining attention in the market. Safety is always a top priority for Samson and has always been an operational imperative when we speak with our shipping customers about their needs. And, as it relates to safety, our primary objective is always incident prevention. We address this by designing products that last and by providing tools to proactively identify and manage damage before it becomes a risk for your operation.
We know safety is a priority for you but understanding the technical detail and nuances that may impact your decision-making can be daunting. As an early pioneer in recoil safety products, Samson is well suited to answer critical and frequently asked questions concerning mooring line recoil. And offer product solution to effectively minimize mooring recoil risk specifically in your mooring arrangement.
Defender Fuse™ and Defender Fuse with Surge Arrestor™ are designed to complement standard mooring systems and are easily positioned between the mainline and tail or between the tail and on-shore connection.
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Not all ropes marketed as reducing recoil perform the same and it's important to understand the differences in products available in the marketplace.
In 2006, Cordage Institute established CI 1502 test method for recoil control and CI 1906 (12-Strand rope standard). Samson introduced recoil safety product - Mooring Defender in that same year. Q-12 Defender incorporates Samson's proprietary DPXTM fiber technology on the rope's surface to provide excellent coefficient of friction properties. Additionally, the HMPE fiber provides high strength, superior abrasion resistance, and low elongation.
Join us in our educational video series as we answer some critical and frequently asked questions concerning mooring line recoil and consider how to improve safety in mooring operations.
Technical Paper: Mooring Lines with Reduced Recoil Properties
Technical Bulletin: Coefficient of Friction
Alternative Mooring Technology Solution per MEG4
Consider Samson your partner in the field and on the water. In addition to our new integrated technology and service solution, ICARIA, we also provide a number of valuable resources to help ensure your operation’s success.