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Smit brackets
Fendercare Marine supplies smit brackets approved for use in all emergency towing situations, either within a towing system, or used individually for chain connections on a vessel or barge.
Our smit brackets are manufactured to Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) guidelines and are LRS, ABS and DNV type approved.
We provide smit brackets for a range of marine applications, including single point mooring (SPM) and emergency towing applications, and to suit most sized anchors and chains. Standard smit bracket capacities are 102 and 204 tonnes, but 250 and 800 tonnes are available upon request. The smit brackets are welded to the deck and are rated to withstand the breaking load of the marine chain used.
Smit bracket handing configurations to be stated when ordered. Underdeck stiffening to be in accordance with the appropriate classification society requirements and approved by the classification society surveyor.
Smit brackets for mooring and emergency towing applications
Typical specifications:
Safe working load (SWL) | Product code | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L |
102T | A3-1809 | 700 | 600 | 420 | 320 | 242 | 153 | 92 | 100 | 25 | 388 | 127 | 200 |
204T | A3-1800 | 1150 | 800 | 500 | 400 | 305 | 170 | 135 | 150 | 40 | 508 | 155.5 | 223 |
Technical drawings:
250T and 350T also available on request; to discuss your requirements contact us at Fendercare Marine.
Smit brackets for mooring and emergency towing applications
Typical specifications:
Safe working load (SWL) | Product code | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L |
102T | A3-1809 | 700 | 600 | 420 | 320 | 242 | 153 | 92 | 100 | 25 | 388 | 127 | 200 |
204T | A3-1800 | 1150 | 800 | 500 | 400 | 305 | 170 | 135 | 150 | 40 | 508 | 155.5 | 223 |
Technical drawings:
250T and 350T also available on request; to discuss your requirements contact us at Fendercare Marine.