Tønsberg Shackle & Mandal Mooring Link

Description

Tønsberg shackles and Mandal mooring links are specialized, high-strength offshore connection components designed for demanding marine and mooring applications. The Tønsberg shackle, known for its large body and secure pin configuration, is used to connect heavy mooring chains, anchors, and subsea hardware. The Mandal mooring link is a robust intermediate link engineered to join different mooring components, especially when transitioning between chain sizes or types. Both components are forged from superior-grade steel and heat-treated to withstand extreme ocean conditions and high loads.

Most Common Applications

• Marine & Offshore: Essential in permanent and mobile offshore mooring systems for FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading units) and MODUs (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units).
• Oil & Gas Industry: Used in anchor handling operations, riser tensioning systems, and deepwater rig mooring.
• Renewable Energy (Offshore Wind): Integral to floating wind turbine mooring and tension leg platform anchoring.
• Ship & Port Mooring: Applied in securing large vessels and port infrastructure in high-load environments.
• Subsea Installations: Connects structural and mooring elements under water with reliability and precision.

Features

• Forged and heat-treated steel construction for extreme strength and durability
• Corrosion-resistant coatings or materials suitable for long-term subsea exposure
• Tønsberg shackles available in multiple sizes with secure bolt-type pin configurations
• Mandal links designed to handle dynamic loads and chain size transitions
• Certified to meet offshore industry standards such as DNV, ABS, or API requirements