Technical requirements for mooring goods in the Swedish Navy

Abstract: The objective of this thesis is to generate and enhance technical specifications for mooring equipment designated for the Swedish Navy, as commissioned by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration. The technical specifications will primarily emphasize the capacity to endure various load scenarios imposed by the Swedish Defence on the mooring equipment. This technical report constitutes a preliminary investigation in collecting technical requirements where the mechanical characteristics will be of focus. The investigation assessed the elasticity characteristics of mooring ropes, considering their dependence on length and loading rate. As the mooring ropes are exposed to large forces and environmental circumstances, this study focused on investigating the impact of a used and worn rope, with the conclusive finding that the worn rope exhibited a substantial decline in its strength characteristics.  The thesis work will examine the different load cases, encompassing both slow and shock loadings, with the result that Young's modulus does depend on the loading rate and that the magnitude of damping in the rope holds notable significance. The mooring goods must also endure extreme conditions without failing prematurely while still conforming to the performance requirements of the personnel handling the ropes. Therefore, a study is included regarding how much impact the weather conditions may have on the mooring ropes and which parameters are important. The thesis also outlines the importance of considering similar handling standards for new mooring goods, given the expectation of future procurement. It is crucial to avoid certain mistakes during handling, which can severely damage personnel and equipment. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the new mooring ropes meet the current handling standards to maintain safety and avoid costly accidents. This report emphasizes the significance of adhering to proper handling standards in procuring and deploying mooring goods for the Swedish marine.