SPM Mooring Hawsers
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China [CN] OCIMF recommends that when selecting hawsers, terminal operators should take into account Hawser selection criteria include strength but also energy absorption and fatigue performance. Detailed information can be found in the OCIMF 2000 ‘Guidelines for the Purchasing and Testing of SPM Hawsers’
Moreover, it should be borne in mind that the NWBS (New Wet Break Strength), energy absorption and fatigue performance of hawsers will deteriorate during service under the influence of factors such as service life, cyclic load history, hawser type, construction, environmental conditions, damage and stowage arrangements between use. Terminal operators should take these factors into account when determining the appropriate hawser for the mooring system and hawser retirement criteria.
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