MOORING ROPE SIZE GUIDE

MOORING ROPE SIZE GUIDE

The following table provides a diameter and estimated length guide for mooring lines made from Dockline or 3-strand Polyester.

VESSEL LENGTH / DISPLACEMENT

ROPE DIAMETER

BOW / STERN ROPES

SPRINGS

BREAST LINES

8m (26ft) / 2T

10mm

6-8m

4-6m

4m

10m (33ft) / 5T

12mm

8m

6-8m

4m

12m (39ft) / 8T

14mm

8-10m

9m

4-6m

14m (46ft) / 12T

16mm

8-10m

8-10m

6m

16m (52ft) / 16T

18mm

10m

10m

6m

19m (62ft) / 20T

20mm

10m

12m

8m