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Towing Bracket

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Emergency towing brackets and fittings per SOLAS.

Known Models (3)

Generic (Class Approved) Emergency Towing Bracket (Fwd)
Generic (Class Approved) Emergency Towing Bracket (Fwd)
SWL per class rules · Deck Hardware · forward_towing
type: forward_towing
compliance: SOLAS
Common Failures:
  • • Bracket weld cracking
  • • Pin seizure from corrosion
  • • Chafing plate wear
Service: Exercise mechanism annually; grease pins quarterly; NDT welds at dry-dock.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Generic (Class Approved) oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Generic (Class Approved) Emergency Towing Bracket (Aft)
Generic (Class Approved) Emergency Towing Bracket (Aft)
SWL per class rules · Deck Hardware · aft_towing
type: aft_towing
compliance: SOLAS
Common Failures:
  • • Bracket foundation stress
  • • Pennant wire corrosion
  • • Stopper arrangement failure
Service: Inspect pennant wire annually; test stopper mechanism.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Generic (Class Approved) oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Generic (Class Approved) Smit Bracket
Generic (Class Approved) Smit Bracket
SWL per class requirement · Deck Hardware · smit_bracket
type: smit_bracket
compliance: SOLAS_tanker
Common Failures:
  • • Weld cracking at deck connection
  • • Pin corrosion seizure
  • • Cover plate damage
Service: Required on all tankers >20,000 DWT; inspect semi-annually.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Generic (Class Approved) oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.