Mooring Lines (Synthetic)
medium
High-performance synthetic mooring ropes for ship-to-berth mooring.
Known Models (8)
Bridon-Bekaert Superline Nylon 8-Strand
80mm dia, MBL 180t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: nylon
construction: 8-strand plaited
diameter_mm: 80
mbl_tonnes: 180
Common Failures:
- • UV degradation
- • Internal heat build-up
- • Chafe at fairlead
Service: Inspect for glazing; retire at 50% residual strength.
Spares: Bridon-Bekaert: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Bridon-Bekaert Superline HMPE 12-Strand
56mm dia, MBL 200t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: HMPE
construction: 12-strand
diameter_mm: 56
mbl_tonnes: 200
Common Failures:
- • Creep under sustained load
- • Axial compression fatigue
- • Jacketing damage
Service: Avoid sustained loads >50% MBL; inspect jacket quarterly.
Spares: Bridon-Bekaert: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Gleistein GeoSteel HMPE
44mm dia, MBL 140t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: HMPE
construction: 12-strand braided
diameter_mm: 44
mbl_tonnes: 140
Common Failures:
- • Creep failure risk
- • Bend-fatigue at fairlead
- • Jacket wear
Service: Minimum D/d ratio 8:1; inspect fairlead radius.
Spares: Gleistein: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Lankhorst Ropes Lankoforce HMPE
52mm dia, MBL 170t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: HMPE
construction: 12-strand
diameter_mm: 52
mbl_tonnes: 170
Common Failures:
- • Creep failure
- • Marine growth fouling
- • Splice pull-through
Service: Track creep elongation; re-splice if >2% permanent elongation.
Spares: Lankhorst Ropes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Lankhorst Ropes Lankopoly Polypropylene
72mm dia, MBL 95t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: polypropylene
construction: 8-strand
diameter_mm: 72
mbl_tonnes: 95
Common Failures:
- • UV embrittlement
- • Fibre melting from friction
- • Snap-back hazard
Service: Keep out of direct sunlight when stored; replace at 40% strength loss.
Spares: Lankhorst Ropes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Marlow Ropes Marlow Blue Ocean HMPE
60mm dia, MBL 185t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: HMPE
construction: double-braid
diameter_mm: 60
mbl_tonnes: 185
Common Failures:
- • Jacket abrasion
- • Splice integrity loss
- • Creep elongation
Service: Re-splice every 3 years; track elongation.
Spares: Marlow Ropes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Samson Rope Sam-Pro 12 Polyester
64mm dia, MBL 120t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
· Double-Braid Polyester
material: polyester
construction: double-braid
diameter_mm: 64
mbl_tonnes: 120
Common Failures:
- • Core-jacket differential wear
- • Splice creep
- • Abrasion at chock
Service: Rotate rope end-for-end yearly; inspect splices for slippage.
Spares: Samson Rope: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
✔ Pros
- • High strength-to-weight ratio
- • Excellent resistance to abrasion and UV degradation
- • Good chemical resistance
- • Low stretch for better mooring control
- • Easy to handle and inspect
⚠ Cons
- • Core-jacket differential wear can lead to reduced lifespan
- • Splice creep can occur over time, affecting line integrity
- • Abrasion at chocks can be a significant issue if not properly managed
Typical Vessels:
TankerContainerBulk CarrierCruise Ship
Certifications:
ABSDNVLloyd's Register
Decision Guide: Choose if you prioritize high strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors in your mooring lines. Avoid if you are looking for a line with minimal maintenance requirements or are operating in extremely high-temperature environments.
Use Cases: Typically deployed for mooring operations in harsh marine environments, such as offshore oil and gas platforms, large container ships, and bulk carriers, where high strength and durability are crucial.
Samson Rope AmSteel-Blue HMPE
48mm dia, MBL 160t
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
material: HMPE
construction: 12-strand single braid
diameter_mm: 48
mbl_tonnes: 160
Common Failures:
- • Creep under constant load
- • Cut damage
- • Heat sensitivity
Service: Do not use in constant tension application; inspect for cuts monthly.
Spares: Samson Rope: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.