REDDEN NET & ROPE LTD BLOG: TYPES AND USES

HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE OF SYNTHETIC TOWLINES

A properly functioning towline is crucial for making sure that the link between a tug and a ship is strong and secure. Synthetic rope in BC, such as AmSteel®-Blue, Saturn-12, and Quantum, is well suited to the task as long as it is well maintained. The providers of synthetic rope in BC at Redden Net & Rope Ltd want to make sure that anyone using synthetic towlines is familiar with their inspection, handling, and storage.

VERSATILITY AND DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS OF ROPE LADDERS

From commercial to residential applications, rope ladders in BC, though relatively simple in design, are endlessly versatile. It's easy to make a basic rope ladder yourself with some rope and wood. However, if you want it to be long-lasting, durable, and safe for holding any weight at all, then you'll want it to be professionally made.

EMBARKATION LADDERS: USES, RIGGING, AND CONSTRUCTION

An embarkation ladder, often also referred to as a pilot ladder, is a special type of rope ladder used most commonly on cargo vessels. Cargo vessels require embarkation ladders so that expert ship handlers, known as pilots, can move between their small, high-speed pilot ship and the cargo vessel. Pilots are responsible for manoeuvring large cargo ships through congested waterways, such as harbors, because they have detailed knowledge of the area.