Bollard Pull — Static Towing Force
ASABA measures vessel bollard pull, including after main engine repairs. The work programme and permissible load of the complete test arrangement are agreed for each vessel.
Towing Equipment Testing
Towing appliance checks follow an agreed programme. After machinery repairs, the harbour trials and, where required, sea trials specified in the programme are performed and the results documented. The appliance type, functions to be checked and permissible loads are confirmed before work begins.
Certified Test Rigging
The equipment includes two G2140 shackles with a safe working load of SWL 200 t and a CCS marine product certificate. Both shackles have passed magnetic particle testing.
| Equipment | Specifications |
|---|---|
| HZ-W8-200t Wireless Dynamometer | Rated load 200 t |
| G2140 shackles · 2 units | SWL 200 t · CCS certificate · magnetic particle testing |
Documentation on Request
The shipyard holds a licence for the relevant work. Current certificates and supporting documents are available on request. The programme and permissible loads are agreed before testing begins.
Test Arrangements
The mooring arrangement, measuring equipment, technical programme, harbour conditions and attendance of customer or classification society representatives are agreed in advance. For an initial assessment, please send the vessel particulars, a description of the towing appliance and the required type of test.
Technical parameters are provided for preliminary assessment. Suitability for a particular vessel, equipment item and project is confirmed by the shipyard when agreeing the work.
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