OCIMF is excited to announce that Guidelines for the Purchasing and Testing of SPM Hawsers, second edition, is now available.
This edition was rewritten by an OCIMF working group and gives detailed guidance on the specification, purchasing, testing and design particulars of mooring hawsers.
This publication provides detailed guidance on the specification, purchasing, testing and design particulars of mooring hawsers. The second edition includes rope design particulars and documents including the Offer of Hawser Form and the OCIMF Compliance Certificate ensuring rope manufacturers, purchasers and inspectors have the latest guidance and information.
The second edition includes key purchaser information, such as rope size, rope performance and hawser assembly instructions. The packing of hawsers and rope dimensions are illustrated through detailed technical drawings. Each inspection process step is fully explained and supported by checklists and reports. The Appendices include new electronic checklists and forms which cover key definitions for rope design and quality assurance terminology.
With this updated publication, rope manufacturers, purchasers, and inspectors can access the latest industry guidance to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.