Ship&Offshore | Issue 05/2022
Snap back arrestor ropes ensure safer mooring
‘Snap-back’ effect Mooring operations are a common task at ports and terminals and one of the most challenging aspects of day-to-day vessel operation. As an industry innovator, Timm Ropes by Wilhelmsen has designed a unique proprietary system to reduce the dangerous ‘snap-back’ effect. This protects transported goods and, more importantly, the safety of personnel both on deck and on the quayside.