Mooring Line Recoil 

Mooring line recoil and associated crew safety considerations are important topics that have been gaining attention in the market. Safety is always a top priority for Samson and has always been an operational imperative when we speak with our shipping customers about their needs. And, as it relates to safety, our primary objective is always incident prevention. From reducing rope recoil to preventing snapbacks, we’re committed to protecting your crew and operations. We address this by designing products that last and by providing tools to proactively identify and manage damage to minimize risks before they lead to incidents.

We know safety is a priority for you, but understanding the technical detail and nuances of mooring line recoil and rope safety that may impact your decision may be daunting. As an early pioneer in recoil safety products, Samson is well suited to answer critical and frequently asked questions concerning mooring line safety, recoil, and workplace injury prevention and offer product solutions to effectively minimize mooring recoil risk specifically in your mooring arrangement.

Defender Fuse^TM Snap-Back Solutions

Defender Fuse and Defender Fuse with Surge Arrestor™ are designed to complement standard mooring systems and are easily positioned between the mainline and tail or between the tail and on-shore connection.

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Clarifying recoil misconceptions

Not all ropes marketed as reducing recoil perform the same and it's important to understand the differences in products available in the marketplace.

Did You Know? Recoil, Safety, & Injury Prevention

Recoil changes over time. Wear, weather, and tension imbalances are all contributing factors to the performance of your ropes and lines. Regular checks and inspections through expert-engineered resources like Icaria help maintain the safety and effectiveness of your mooring lines.

Not all low/reduced recoil ropes perform the same. The material, length, and tension of your rope significantly impact snap-back risks and can either improve or hinder your rope safety procedures.

Low-recoil ropes don’t eliminate snap-back. Recoil happens when potential energy is stored and suddenly released in a rope. If a mooring line fails under tension, this rapid energy release can cause dangerous snap-back incidents. Understanding what recoil is and how to manage it helps prevent workplace injuries and improve incident prevention.

For guidance on rope inspection and maintenance, refer to Samson's Rope Care & Handling resources.

Want to learn more? Explore our training videos covering recoil resources, challenges, dangers, solutions like reduced recoil systems, and how to minimize failure risks, as explained by the experts at Samson Rope.

PIONEERING RECOIL SAFETY

Q-12 Defender incorporates Samson's proprietary DPXTM fiber technology on the rope's surface to provide excellent coefficient of friction properties -  a solution engineered to address the challenge of recoil, improve safety measures/incident prevention, and minimize the risk of rope and mooring line snap-back. Additionally, the HMPE fiber provides high strength, superior abrasion resistance, and low elongation.