Check the FACTs Safe and reliable mooring needs ropes to perform, often in adverse weather and changing port conditions. There are four silent saboteurs that degrade performance and safety margins:…
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Reliable mooring lines made with Dyneema® SK78 fiber enable your vessel to go to the Artic and the Equator and everywhere in-between
Safe and reliable mooring requires dependable rope behavior. In a series of articles, we have deep dived into the silent saboteurs that degrade rope performance and safety margins: Fatigue, Abrasion,…
Accurately Predicting The Service Life Of Mooring Lines Starts With First Understanding Their Creep Behavior
Know the FACTs Creep is the third essential rope behavior you need to understand for safe and reliable mooring. Of the four silent saboteurs that degrade performance and safety margins:…
Dyneema® SK78: Trusted mooring performance in warm climate and dynamic conditions
The maritime sector is continuously evolving to meet the challenges today. However, one thing remains at the heart of all mooring operations and that is safety. That is why Dyneema®…
The maritime industry is under more pressure than ever. Are your mooring lines up to the task?
Mooring lines with Dyneema® SK78 can provide the solution for organizations looking to ensure their mooring and towing operations are as quick, safe and smooth as possible. Right now, every industry in the world is experiencing unprecedented pressure and uncertainty. However, this doesn’t mean...
Strengthened Cooperation between DSM and COSCO Shipping Energy
Press Release – DSM, the producer of Dyneema®, the world strongest fiber™ and world leading crude oil transporter COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd.–are celebrating the tenth anniversary for the 1st set of ropes made with Dyneema® fiber on COSPEARL LAKE. As a testament to the success of...
Safe harbor–Learning from mooring accidents
A ship’s crew faces many hazards at sea. But even when the ship is docked in harbor, safety procedures and equipment are still needed to protect crews and dockside personnel. Of these, the mooring ropes used to keep the ship in place are probably the most important. And unlike other items such as...
What you need to know about the new MEG4
The maritime industry has always been concerned with safety. Developing mooring systems that are adequate for intended service, with maximum integration of guidelines across a wide range of ship styles and sizes is therefore essential. Although multiple guidelines exist, none are as extensive or...