Single Quick Release Mooring Hook

Single Quick Release Mooring Hook

Application:

A single quick release mooring hook, commonly referred to as a marine hook, is a device used in maritime operations to secure vessels to fixed structures such as docks, piers, or buoys. It is designed to provide a fast and efficient means of mooring and releasing ships, ensuring safety and ease of operation.

The hook consists of a robust, usually steel, framework that incorporates a locking mechanism and a release mechanism. It is typically mounted on a fixed structure, such as a quay wall or a dolphin, and is connected to the vessel via a mooring line or a chain.

The primary purpose of the mooring hook is to securely hold the vessel in place while allowing for a quick and controlled release when needed. This is crucial for various maritime operations, including ship loading and unloading, bunkering, repairs, and emergency situations.

To moor a vessel using a single quick release mooring hook, the ship's crew or harbor personnel maneuver the vessel close to the hook. The hook is then engaged with the vessel's mooring line or chain, ensuring a strong and secure connection. The locking mechanism is activated, preventing unintentional release and ensuring the vessel remains in place.

When it's time to release the vessel, such as during departure or an emergency situation, the release mechanism is activated. This mechanism typically involves a quick and straightforward action, allowing for rapid disengagement of the hook from the vessel's mooring line or chain. Once released, the vessel is free to move away from the mooring point.

Single quick release mooring hooks are designed to withstand high loads and challenging environmental conditions, such as strong currents, waves, and wind forces. They are engineered to provide reliable and efficient mooring solutions for a wide range of vessel sizes, from small boats to large commercial ships.

Main technical hook:

1. Operating force by handle: <150N;

2. Pull of hook body for one unit: 350-2500KN;

3. Quantity of hook body for one handle: 1 hook;

4. Swing angle of hook body in vertical: -5° to +45;

5. Swing angle of hook body in horizontal: -90° to +90°.

Drawing of Single Quick Release Mooring Hook for Reference:

Parameters of Single Quick Release Mooring Hook for Reference:

S.W.L	Cap.	Wt.	A	B	BB	C	D	E	EE	F	G	H	K	R	X
400	400	304	668	600	600	225	54	225	225	35	370	1268	96	75	4*M48
600	600	512	873	650	650	235	54	235	200	45	407	1523	130	90	6*M48
750	750	587	923	650	650	225	62	225	200	45	417	1573	130	100	6*M56
1000	1000	792	1014	700	650	225	62	250	200	50	447	1714	150	100	6*M56
1250	1250	887	1085	700	650	225	70	250	200	55	479	1785	150	100	6*M64
1500	1500	1253	1255	700	650	225	78	250	195	55	499	1955	150	100	6*M72

Double and Triple Quick Release Mooring Hook: