Steel Mooring Buoy

Steel Mooring Buoy

Application:

A steel mooring buoy is a robust and durable structure designed to provide secure anchoring and support for vessels in marine environments. It serves as a critical component in maritime operations, such as offshore drilling platforms, cargo shipping, and recreational boating. While it shares similarities with other types of mooring buoys, its construction primarily relies on steel materials to enhance strength and longevity.

The steel mooring buoy consists of a buoyant core made from foam or other buoyant materials enclosed within a steel shell. The steel shell provides protection against corrosion, abrasion, and harsh weather conditions, making it suitable for deployment in various marine settings. The buoy's outer surface is typically coated with anti-fouling materials to prevent the buildup of marine organisms, such as barnacles and algae.

The buoy's design incorporates several key elements to ensure effective mooring. These include a central pylon or mast extending vertically from the buoy, which acts as a connection point for mooring lines. The pylon is securely attached to the buoy's core and reinforced within the steel shell, providing stability and load-bearing capacity.

At the top of the pylon, a mooring eye or cap is attached, which serves as the primary point of connection for vessels' mooring lines. This connection point allows ships or other floating structures to be safely secured to the buoy, preventing excessive drifting or movement caused by wind, currents, or waves.

Steel mooring buoys often feature additional components to enhance their functionality. These may include navigation lights, radar reflectors, and identification markings to improve visibility and aid in locating the buoy, particularly during nighttime or adverse weather conditions.

Due to their robust construction, steel mooring buoys are capable of withstanding high loads and harsh environmental conditions, making them ideal for heavy-duty applications. Their durable nature and resistance to corrosion ensure longevity, reducing the need for frequent maintenance and replacement.

Features:

Material: Steel and Filled with Closed Cell Polyurethane Foam

Shape: Round, Cylindrical

Size: Different Specifications Suitable for Different Tonnage of Vessels

Color: Red, Green, Yellow, Orange etc.

Main Features:

1. High Corrosion Resistance

2. Convenient Maintenance and Less Maintenance Cost

3. Fully Welded and Sealed Unsinkable Construction

4. Good Waterproof Performance

5. Reducing Collision with the Boats

6. Strong Buoyancy

7. Environmental Protection

8. Certificate:CCS, ABS, LR, NK, RS, DNV·GL, KR, BV, RINA

Reasons for Choosing Hi-Sea Marine:

1. Experienced, Reputable Supplier;

2. Supply a Large Range of Marine Equipment;

3. High Quality Products;

4. Reasonable and Competitive Price;

5. Short Delivery;

6. Excellent One-Stop Service;

7. Meet All the Requirements of Customers;

8. Supply ABS, CCS, BV, NK or other Certificates as Required.

Marine mooring buoy in factory: