The Kooiman Delta pin is characterized by simplicity and sturdiness.

Tugboat hitch. No knot is tied instead the rope is passed partially round the standing end in one direction and then in the other each time dropping a bight over the bollard. It is unusual in its approach to taking a heavy load. In full control of your towing operation.

Easily connect to any under-cart frame with the touch of a button. The towing vessel or tugs the towed units and cargo are fit for the intended voyage. Over a hundred years ago Mampaey Offshore Industries designed and engineered the towing hook that is still leading in todays shipping.

Ensuring sufficient bollard pull and tug power to complete the operation. This includes towing equipment fuel stores fresh water and crew. It is mainly used to connect tug boat with the towed boat bear the corresponding load and meanwhile it also used to reel release and store rope.

Satisfactory condition of the tug barge and cargo stowage. When a tug is underway without a barge attached to a towline its design stability will normally be adequate to deal with all of the internal and vertical weights expected to be on put on board. The Kooiman Delta pin is a set of two towing pins and a chain stopper.

Towing force for coastal towing and towing in narrow or. 32 Minimum bollard pull of tug According to the VMO Rules towing force for open sea towing shall be sufficient to maintain zero speed under the following conditions. Hitch options are unique to the item the tug is pulling.

Braking or steering the escorted vessel out of danger in case of technical failure acting as an additional rudder for the assisted vessel or general harbour assist and deep sea towing. Pass a bight under the standing part then drop the bight over the top of the post. The Lightermans Hitch Knot is described by Ashley as To hitch to a Stanchion Ashley ABOK 2046 p 332.