Barrel Mooring Buoy

Barrel Mooring Buoy

Application: 

An offshore mooring buoy is a specialized marine structure designed to provide secure anchorage and support for vessels and floating structures in open water. It serves as a connection point between the floating object and the seabed, allowing for controlled movement while maintaining stability and position.

The offshore mooring buoy typically consists of several key components. At its core is a buoyant structure that provides the necessary buoyancy to keep the system afloat. This structure is usually made of durable materials such as steel or concrete, capable of withstanding harsh marine conditions.

Attached to the buoy, there are one or more mooring lines or chains that extend down into the water and connect to anchor points on the seabed. These lines are typically made of high-strength materials like steel or synthetic fibers, which offer sufficient strength and resistance to corrosion and abrasion.

The mooring lines are connected to the buoy through a system of shackles, connectors, and tensioning devices. These components allow for adjustment of the tension in the lines to accommodate changes in water level, wave action, and other environmental conditions, ensuring the stability and integrity of the mooring system.

Offshore mooring buoys are commonly used in various applications, including oil and gas exploration and production, offshore wind farms, and marine research installations. They provide a reliable and flexible means of securing floating structures in deep waters, where traditional fixed structures like docks or piers are not feasible.

In addition to their primary function of anchoring vessels, offshore mooring buoys often incorporate additional features such as navigation aids, lighting systems, and communication equipment. These features help ensure the safety of marine traffic and facilitate the efficient operation of offshore installations.

Main Features

1. Be made of ship steel

2. Be filled up with resilient closed cell polyethylene foam

3. Be grit blasted and printed with Epoxy paint

4. In Line with the ‘China Sea Water Sign ’ and ‘General Technical Conditions of Buoys ’ etc.

5. Welding Process in Accordance with the Relevant Standards of China Classification Society

6. Past the Air Tightness Test before Leaving the Factory, No Leakage

7. Easy Installation

8. Long Service Life, Up to 8 Years

9. Good Impact Resistance and Anti-settling Performance

Reasons for Choosing Hi-Sea Marine:

1. Experienced, Reputable Supplier;

2. Supply a Large Range of Marine Equipment;

3. High Quality Products;

4. Reasonable and Competitive Price;

5. Short Delivery;

6. Excellent One-Stop Service;

7. Meet All the Requirements of Customers;

8. Supply ABS, CCS, BV, NK or other Certificates as Required.

Marine mooring buoy in factory: