Mooring Tail
medium
3 / 3 models (Inspector)
Nylon or polyester tails spliced to wire ropes for shock absorption at the berth.
2 manufacturers · 3 models
Samson Rope
2
Nylon Mooring Tail 11m
88mm dia, 11m length
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
Material
nylon
Diameter (mm)
88
Length (m)
11
Mbl tonnes
95
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Heat build-up under cycling
- Chafe at eye splice
- Loss of elasticity
Service: Replace when permanent elongation >10%.
Spare Parts: Samson Rope: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Nylon Mooring Tail 22m
96mm dia, 22m length
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
Material
nylon
Diameter (mm)
96
Length (m)
22
Mbl tonnes
130
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Snap-back hazard
- Core melting
- Splice pull-through
Service: Mark snap-back zone on deck; retire at 50% residual strength.
Spare Parts: Samson Rope: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Lankhorst Ropes
1
Lankotail Nylon
80mm dia, 11m length
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
Material
nylon
Diameter (mm)
80
Length (m)
11
Mbl tonnes
85
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Wear indicator exposure
- UV degradation
- Eye thimble corrosion
Service: Replace when wear indicators visible.
Spare Parts: Lankhorst Ropes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.