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Mooring ropes: polypropylene, polyester, nylon, mixed and UHMWPE
ShipOutfit supplies ship mooring ropes from Chinese rope makers with class type approval: polypropylene, polyester, nylon and PP/polyester mixed ropes in 3-strand and 8-strand construction, and 12-strand UHMWPE high-performance lines. Ropes ship with the maker's test certificate and a class certificate on request. Send material, construction, diameter or minimum breaking load, length per coil, quantity and delivery port for a quotation.
Mooring ropes we quote
| Rope | Construction | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Polypropylene (PP) | 3-strand, 8-strand | General mooring, floats on water |
| Polyester (PET) | 8-strand, 12-strand | Low stretch, good abrasion resistance |
| Nylon (PA) | 3-strand, 8-strand | High elasticity, mooring tails and towing |
| PP / polyester mixed | 8-strand | Cost-effective mooring lines |
| UHMWPE | 12-strand | High strength, light weight; large ships and terminals |
Certificates, documents and delivery
| Approval | Rope types with class type approval at partner works (for example DNV) |
|---|---|
| Documents | Maker's test certificate per coil; class certificate on request |
| Coils | Standard coil length per your order, for example 220 m |
| Options | Spliced eyes, thimbles and mooring tails on request |
What to send for a quotation
- Material and construction (for example 8-strand PP/polyester mixed)
- Diameter, or minimum breaking load (MBL) required
- Length per coil and number of coils
- Eye splices or mooring tails, if needed
- Certificate required (maker's or class society)
- Delivery port
Frequently asked questions
Which mooring rope material should I choose?
Polypropylene floats and is economical; polyester has low stretch and good abrasion resistance; nylon stretches most and absorbs shock; UHMWPE gives the highest strength for its weight. The ship's mooring arrangement and OCIMF guidance decide the minimum breaking load.
Do the ropes come with certificates?
Every coil comes with the maker's test certificate. A class certificate can be issued for type-approved rope types if you specify the class society when ordering.
Can you splice eyes on the ropes?
Yes. Spliced eyes and mooring tails can be added; give the eye length and position in your request.
Need a quotation?
Send your specification or deck plan and the delivery port. We reply with certified options, lead time and price.