The GMH-type quick release mooring hooks are a common choice for mooring buoys. Standard configurations include a rope keeper to ensure that mooring lines do not inadvertently slip during wave disturbances. While these hooks are often sold as standalone units intended for incorporation into the buoy structure, multi-hook configurations are also available.
Quick release buoy hooks
The GMH standard mooring hook is designed for ease of use, even at its maximum Safe Working Load (SWL). It incorporates a two-step release mechanism to mitigate accidental openings. Each of our quick-release mooring hooks can be reset with a straightforward rotation, and rubber blocks are integrated to cushion the energy upon release.
These quick-release buoy hooks are offered in capacities ranging from 40 to 200 tonnes (SWL per hook).
Wide range of options
The deployment of a mooring hook on a buoy presents inherent risks, accentuated in challenging weather or when the quick release is initiated under tension. Our product design prioritizes the safety of mooring operators, with features such as the two-step release mechanism and energy-absorbing rubber blocks.
- Options available for our mooring buoy hooks include:
- Automated and remote-controlled release;
- An incorporated hydraulic power system for automatic release;
- A precision-calibrated load pin;
- A solar-powered mechanism;
- Components that adhere to the ATEX/IECex standards for explosion resistance.
Telemetry system
Our advanced telemetry system provides port operators the capability to oversee mooring buoys from a distance, thereby enhancing safety measures.
- Key attributes of the Straatman Telemetry system are:
- Load monitoring software integration;
- Automatic release software inclusion;
- Comprehensive logging capability that documents alarms, data, and vessel-specific activities;
- A dedicated device that portrays all integrated software, approved for use in hazardous environments (ATEX certified).
Employing the Straatman Telemetry System for mooring buoys ensures:
- Amplified safety protocols for operators and equipment, safeguarding the environment;
- An elevated capacity to address emergent situations efficiently;
- In-depth analysis potential for mooring data, fostering operational enhancement.
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