Introduction
The Nylacast low friction Chock Liner is a globally recognized innovation designed to enhance the lifespan of mooring lines and improve the efficiency of mooring operations across various vessels, including container ships, FPSOs, LNG carriers, and ferries. It offers significant commercial value and improved safety for vessel builders, owners, operators, and crew members.

Specifications and Features
The Chock Liner utilizes a custom Nylacast material known for its low friction properties. It lines the rough and rusted chocks on vessels, facilitating a better interaction between mooring lines and the chock, leading to safety, cost, and performance improvements. It supports the transition from traditional steel wire ropes to high-performing synthetic ropes like HMPE (High Modulus Polyethylene).

Benefits

• Reduces and often eliminates abrasion and damage to mooring lines, minimizing the risk of tearing.
• Improves equalization of mooring loads, reducing peak loads, especially in high swell conditions.
• Eliminates the need for routine and costly maintenance.
• Installation is quick and simple, requiring no hot work and only hand tools.
• Available in custom sizes and specifications for both new and existing vessels.

Testimonials and Performance
A Vessel Master of an LNG carrier reported in February 2017 that after seven years of continuous use, the Chock Liners showed no signs of wear, damage, or corrosion. The product is praised for preventing mooring rope wear and damage, suggesting its installation on all vessels equipped with HMPE ropes.

Advantages

• Eliminates wear on HMPE mooring lines.
• Prevents jacket tearing if fitted.
• Ensures better equalization of mooring line loads.
• Requires no regular maintenance.
• Corrosion-resistant, eliminating the need for coating, painting, or lubricating.

Contact Information
For more information or to discuss projects, contact Nylacast at [email protected] or visit www.chockliner.com.