Samson Rope Technologies Inc. has launched a web tool designed to calculate total system energy in high-performance mooring systems—an essential step in preventing dangerous snap-back or recoil events.

Snap-back, the sudden and violent release of tension in a mooring line system, remains one of the most serious hazards in marine vessel and terminal operations. This new tool enables users to evaluate how energy is distributed and stored throughout a mooring system, supporting informed design decisions that prioritize crew safety.

Total system energy is the combined energy stored in all connected system components, taking into account material and deployed length for both the mainline and the mooring tail, and the lengths and materials of both of these.  Safety solutions under consideration need to be thoroughly evaluated and tested for recoil protection, as many aren’t designed to account for total system energy.

Access the tool here.

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