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8-Strand vs 12-Strand When selecting synthetic mooring ropes of the same material, the construction style significantly impacts their performance, handling and durability. Two common and highly effective single braid constructions are the 8-strand and the 12-strand. While both are designed...

ꙮ 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐲 Wire Ropes might look like a simple twisted cable, but their construction is very specific, directly impacting their performance. Two key features define a wire rope's construction: its direction and its lay. 1️⃣ 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝)...

Both Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC) and Fiber Core (FC) Wire Ropes are used for mooring, but their suitability depends on the specific demands of the application. IWRC ropes are stronger and more durable, while FC ropes are more flexible...

When we talk about "mooring," our minds often go straight to the ropes. But for permanent moorings, like those holding offshore platforms or large buoys, the real backbone is the specialized metal links. These aren't just any old chain links; they're engineered...

🤏 Small but Important in Marine Operations At Black Rope, we know that every rope plays a crucial role in safe and efficient marine operations. While often unassuming, messenger ropes are incredibly important for precise and secure connections at sea...

SWL, WLL, and Rated Capacity are terms used in lifting and rigging to specify load limits, but they have distinct meanings and applications, with some terms being replaced over time for clarity and safety. 💡 Safe Working Load (SWL) SWL stands...

The recommended maximum time for which a mooring rope product can be stored under specified conditions while also the defined quality remains with no loss of its properties, is called Shelf Life. Synthetic mooring fiber ropes are made from various...

During the 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, you must ensure that the mooring area is safe both on-board and ashore. 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐨𝐩𝐞 can assist you build, evaluate and monitor your fleet's 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧.

SDMBL & Mooring Equipment at a Glance. Let's make things easier and sum them up for you. Black Rope's experts are here to guide and support you, regarding any inquiry you may have about your fleet's mooring needs. 

A professional and efficient mooring plan is based on several rules. It requires meticulous preparation. BLACK ROPE can ensure your fleet’s smooth transition and adoption of the new SOLAS requirements. Stay tuned and contact Black Rope's mooring experts for any...

Amendments to the SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-8 have been adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee and will be in effect from 01.01.2024, aiming to strengthen safe mooring operations on board. These adaptions introduce new requirements for mooring arrangements and equipment in...

According to Mooring Equipment Guidelines MEG4 OCIMF 5.8.4.1 Connection devices: “Connection devices that have a safety factor of three, i.e., a breaking load is three times the SWL (SWL/BL = 1/3)” Black Rope supplies the shipping industry worldwide with mooring…

SIRE 2.0 – OCIMF Short Question Text Line Management Plan (LMP) implementation. Vessel Types Oil, Chemical, LPG, LNG ROVIQ Sequence Documentation, Cargo Control Room, Mooring Decks Publications OCIMF: Effective Mooring. Fourth Edition 2019 OCIMF: Mooring Equipment Guidelines. Fourth Edition 2018…

Consider the option of stowing the synthetics mooring ropes below of deck preventing the chances of ice build-up. Low temperature and ice in rope structure can reduce the breaking strength and affect the stiffness of a synthetic mooring rope.  …

The 4 types of mooring system arrangements that are typically used are the following: 1. High modulus synthetic fibre rope with tail. The high modulus (HM) synthetic fibre main line boasts wire-like strength and elongation properties. It therefore requires the...

How to calculate the ship design MBL according to OCIMF MEG4 Black Rope will be glad to help at any point in the selection process – and can even advise operators from the very beginning in the process of choosing...

How to select the optimal mooring system As a first general rule of thumb, only ropes holding the appropriate certificates of makers and never of intermediary suppliers should be considered for deployment in mooring line systems. Obtaining the appropriate mooring...

MEG4: The new standards of mooring ropes and the solution of 3 steps The updated MEG4 represents the output of a multi-discipline working group representing members of various shipping trade organizations, mooring line manufacturers, shipyards, and OCIMF members. In previous...

New terminology according MEG4 Creep Creep indicates the time and temperature dependent deformation or lengthening under load. As synthetic materials are made of large, in the case of thermoplastics and elastomers, entangled molecule chains, these glide or disentangle under external...

Preparation and installation of mooring line Preparing the environment where the mooring system is to be deployed is the first step in maximizing the service life of the mooring line system. All surfaces and equipment that the mooring line may...

The lifecycle of your mooring line according to MEG4 is: Black Rope will be glad to help at any point in the selection process – and can even advise operators from the very beginning in the process of choosing the...

Mooring ropes maintenance External abrasion In principle, all type of contact with the rope will lead to some form of abrasion. The severity will depend on the type of rope in question and what the rope comes in contact with....

Tips of mooring lines inspections acc. to MEG4 Conducting ongoing inspections of the mooring line system is a vital task to ensure the maximum service life and safety in every setup. It is important to be aware of and to...

Storage and care Storage: Following a few simple rules will ensure the mooring lines are correctly stored to prolong their service life and ongoing safe deployment: • Make sure ropes are completely dry before storing • Store in dry, well...

When should mooring system lines be replaced according to MEG4? This is a fact that has to occur at some point and there is no way to avoid it. But the rate at which ropes age can be substantially influenced....