401.10—Mooring lines.
(2)
Have a diameter not greater than 28 mm for wire line and not greater than 60 mm for approved synthetic lines;
(3)
Be fitted with a hand spliced eye or Flemish type mechanical spliced eye of not less than 2.4 m long for wire lines and 1.8 m long spliced eye for approved synthetic lines;
(6)
Be certified and a test certificate for each mooring line containing information on breaking strength, material type, elongation and diameter shall be available onboard for inspection.
(b)
Unless otherwise permitted by an officer, vessels greater than 150 m shall only use wire mooring lines with a breaking strength that complies with the minimum specifications set out in the table to this section shall be used for securing a vessel in lock chambers.
(c)
Synthetic lines may be used for mooring at approach walls, tie-up walls and docks within the Seaway.
| Overall length of ships | Length ofmooring line | Breakingstrength |
|---|---|---|
| 40 m or more but not more than 60 m | 110 m | 10 MT |
| More than 60 m but not more than 90 m | 110 m | 15 MT |
| More than 90 m but not more than 120 m | 110 m | 20 MT |
| More than 120 m but not more than 180 m | 110 m | 28 MT |
| More than 180 m but not more than 222.5 m | 110 m | 35 MT |
| Elongation of synthetic lines shall not exceed 20% |