Emergency Towing System For ship
The emergency towing system is a deck arrangement that lets a tug pick up a towing line from a stricken ship when its main engine fails. It is designed in accordance with IMO resolutions A535(13) and MSC35(63) of May 1994 as…
What This Product Is For
The emergency towing system is a deck arrangement that lets a tug pick up a towing line from a stricken ship when its main engine fails. It is designed in accordance with IMO resolutions A535(13) and MSC35(63) of May 1994 as adopted into SOLAS, and is supplied as a compact package for fitting to both newbuilds and existing vessels.
Key Benefits
- Lets a tug recover the towing line quickly when a vessel has lost propulsion
- Designed to IMO A535(13) and MSC35(63) as adopted into SOLAS
- Compact arrangement that can be installed on existing vessels as well as newbuilds
- Supplied as a complete equipment list so components match each other
Problems It Solves
- A disabled ship with no quick way to pass a towing line to a tug
- Towing components sourced separately that do not match at the interfaces
- Retrofitting towing equipment where deck space is limited
Application Scenarios
- Emergency towing arrangement on tankers
- Retrofit of towing equipment on vessels in service
- Newbuild deck equipment packages
- Heavy duty towing applications requiring a full kit
Who It Is For
- Tanker owners and operators meeting SOLAS towing requirements
- Shipyards fitting emergency towing arrangements
- Marine equipment suppliers packaging deck equipment
Technical Features
- Designed in accordance with IMO resolution A535(13) and MSC35(63), May 1994, adopted into SOLAS
- Equipment list includes Smit bracket, Panama chock, chafe chain, fairlead, towing shackle and towing pennant
- Chafe chain length supplied as requested
- Compact design for installation on newbuilds and existing vessels
Customization Options
- Chafe chain length to your specification
- Heavy duty kit configuration for larger vessels
- Component selection matched to the deck arrangement
Quality Control
- Components supplied against the system design and matched at the interfaces
- Chafe chain and bracket rated to the chain breaking load
- Classification society certification available for the system components
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How It Compares With The Alternatives
Compared with OCIMF type Smit towing bracket
The Smit bracket is one item within the system, the ETS covers the complete towing arrangement
Compared with Chafe chain supplied alone
Buying the full system means the chock, fairlead, shackle and pennant are all matched to the chain
How To Use And Maintain It
- Confirm the deck arrangement and chock position before specifying the kit
- Specify the chafe chain length required for your vessel
- Keep the pennant and chain stowed ready for immediate deployment
- Inspect the arrangement as part of scheduled SOLAS equipment checks
What We Need From You To Quote
- Size or diameter, and the grade if it is specified
- Quantity and packing format
- Surface finish for the environment it works in
- Classification society, if a certificate is required
- Destination port for freight
Emergency Towing System For ship FAQ
What is included in the ETS equipment list?
A Smit bracket, Panama chock, chafe chain of the requested length, fairlead, towing shackle and towing pennant.
Which regulations does the design follow?
IMO resolution A535(13) and MSC35(63), May 1994, adapted into SOLAS.
Can it be fitted to an existing vessel?
Yes. The compact design allows installation on both new builds and existing vessels.
Is a heavier duty version available?
Yes, a kit is available for more heavy duty applications.
Can the chafe chain length be specified?
Yes, the chain length is supplied as requested.
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