The Mooring Specialists

Quick Release Hooks

The basic starting point to any integrated mooring

system that offers improved safety, Harbour Marine
Quick Release Hooks are available in capacities ranging
from 30 to 250T with or without integrated electric
capstans. Hooks are supplied with manual release as
standard and can incorporate remote release (electric
or electro-hydraulic) and optional multi-point computer-
based mooring line tension monitoring systems.

Hook layout on LNG terminal, Egypt

Advantages
B Each hook can be released at its rated load.
B A force of less than 20kg (40lb) is required to
manually release the hook, even at full load.
B The hook is counter balanced to facilitate easy
resetting and the release mechanism can be reset in
a single action.
B Each hook can accommodate full rated loads at line
inclinations up to 55 degrees above the horizontal.
B Every hook is tested and certified by an independent
testing authority to 125% of rated capacity as
standard (150% optional). Triple 125T Quick Release Hook and
B Hook support structures can be custom designed to Capstan Unit
suit specific bolt patterns, or of weld down design to
suit steel foundation structures.
B Integral capstans are available from 1T to 3T line pull.
B Reversible control with brake is recommended for
efficient mooring operations.
B Designed for hazardous or non-hazardous locations.
B For hazardous locations, hooks are supplied non-
sparking and electrically insulated, whilst capstans
and controls are certified for Class 1, Zone 1 or Zone
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LNG terminal, USA

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