Towing Bridles - Deck Machinery and Hull Equipment
A towing bridle is a load-sharing assembly of synthetic rope, wire rope, chain, shackles and connecting hardware fitted between a vessel and towline. It distributes towing loads across two strong points and is commonly custom-engineered for the vessel's bollard pull and towing arrangement.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Towing Bridles |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Deck Machinery and Hull Equipment |
| Product Reference | 383 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Samson, Lankhorst Ropes, Bridon-Bekaert |
| Unit of Measure | Set |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Divides towing load between two rated deck strong points |
| 2. Available in synthetic rope, wire rope, chain or combined construction |
| 3. Fitted with certified eyes, thimbles, shackles or towing plates |
| 4. Designed with a specified minimum breaking load and safety factor |
| 5. May include chafe protection and identification certificates |
Applications of Towing Bridles
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Harbour, coastal and ocean towing |
| 2. Emergency towing arrangements |
| 3. Towing of barges, disabled vessels and offshore structures |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Assemblies are normally engineered and certified for the intended load. Applicable references may include ISO 2307 and ISO 9554 for fibre ropes, EN 13414 for wire-rope slings, EN 818 for chain components, and IMO SOLAS II-1/3-4 for emergency towing arrangements on applicable tankers. |
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| Class Approval | Design, deck foundations, strong points and component certificates may require review by the vessel's classification society, such as DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas or ClassNK. Approval is vessel-, load- and arrangement-specific rather than universal. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Connect each bridle leg only to designated rated strong points using compatible certified shackles or fittings. Verify leg length, included angle, safe working load, lead alignment and protection against sharp edges before use. |
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| Maintenance Tips | Inspect before and after towing for abrasion, cuts, broken wires, corrosion, heat damage, elongation and deformed fittings. Clean and dry the assembly, lubricate wire rope where specified, store away from chemicals and sunlight, and maintain inspection records. |
| Safety Notes | Never exceed the approved working load or permitted bridle angle. Keep personnel clear of snap-back zones and loaded lines, use certified components, avoid shock loading, and remove the assembly from service when rejection criteria are reached. |
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