Mooring connectors to suit 147 mm chain (R4 quality); MBL 19089 kN

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GN News; Mooring connectors to suit 147 mm chain (R4 quality); MBL 19089 kN

Some months ago GN has been asked to design and produce 4 types of special Mooring connectors to suit 147 mm chain (R4) which were required for a FPSO lifetime extension in the Pierce Field.

Below you can find an overview of the 4 different connectors designed and produced.
 

 

Special LTM joining shackle to suit a closed spelter socket and chain

 

LTM anchor shackle to suit the anchor pile

The items have been supplied with a complete DNV-GL design approval. This approval includes FEA calculations, non-destructive as well as destructive testing etc.

 

Forged Y-link with Orkot bushing to connect an open spelter socket to the chain

 

LTM joining shackle

 

 




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