Offshore Mooring Chain

An Offshore Mooring Chain is a heavy-duty chain assembly made especially for mooring and anchoring large merchant vessels, drilling rigs, offshore platforms and FPSOs. Offshore mooring chains are designed to endure harsh marine conditions, such as strong currents, deep water pressures and constant dynamic loads, in contrast to conventional anchor chains. Our factory manufactures premium offshore mooring chains that meet international standards and classification society approvals, making us one of the most reputable marine hardware manufactures and suppliers in China.

How does it work?

The main connection between a floating offshore structure and its seabed anchoring system is an offshore mooring chain. The chain keeps the platform stable in its assigned position, supplies holding power and absorbs shock loads from wind and waves. Its stud link or studless design adds strength and resistance to wear, and the chain’s substantial weight keeps the tension just right.

When to use it?

Anytime floating assets require safe station keeping, especially in situations where traditional anchor chains are inadequate, offshore mooring chains are employed. They’re crucial for commercial and naval shipping operations, offshore oil and gas projects and renewable energy projects like floating wind farms. Offshore mooring chains are bigger, more robust and made for long-term offshore deployment in contrast to regular anchor chains.

Does it come with certificates?

Yes. Every chain produced in our factory comes with certification from leading international classification societies, such as CCS, ABS, DNV, BV, LR, NK, RINA, KR, and RS. These certificates attest to chain’s adherence to IACS and ISO standards and its proof load and breaking load specifications.

What diameters of Offshore Mooring Chains can we provide? What’s the proof load and breaking load?

We manufacture offshore mooring chains with diameters ranging from 34mm to 142mm, meeting the requirements of large offshore platforms as well as medium sized ships. Strict poof load testing is performed on every chain, and the associated breaking load values are confirmed to meet international standard. A detailed test load table is shown below.