Single-point moorings (SPMs) have come to be accepted as a logical choice for offshore berths for large tankers. The type most commonly used is that in …
The SPM system consists of four main components, namely, the body of the buoy, the anchoring and mooring components, the fluid transfer system and the ancillary elements. Static legs linked to the seabed underneath …
Single Point Mooring Maintenance and Operations Guide (SMOG) is an industry guide with technical recommendations and guidance for the operation and maintenance of single point moorings (SPM).
Tongue type chain stopper is particularly useful for tanker and oil vessels, as well as for offshore oil platforms, where a stable and safe position is needed during loading and …
Examine chafe chains for wear – measure chain link diameter at the interlink bearing point. Chain should be replaced if diameter is reduced by more than 10% of original. …
The leading edge of the stopper base plate is to be suitably faired to allow unimpeded entry of the combination chafe chain into the stopper. The chain referred to, forms part of the …
Single-Point Mooring, or SPM, is a mooring technique used in offshore operations that involves anchoring a ship at a single point using a buoy or turret. It's …
