Abstract:
A chain stopper assembly for a turret mooring system configured for real-time measuring of the tension in a mooring chain, a method for real-time measuring of the tension in the mooring chain, and a method for in situ changing of the load cell in the chain stopper assembly. The chain stopper assembly comprising a chain stopper body; a mounting bracket for supporting the chain stopper body from opposing sides of the chain stopper body via respective saddle blocks coupling the chain stopper body to the mounting bracket; and at least one load cell securing at least one of the saddle blocks to the mounting bracket, for measuring the load between the saddle block and the mounting plate as a measure of the tension in the mooring chain.
Abstract:
A method of supporting a chain stopper on a vessel, a chain stopper assembly for a vessel, and a vessel. The method of supporting a chain stopper on a vessel may comprise the steps of connecting a swivel element to the support structure on the vessel such that the swivel element is pivotable around a first axis perpendicular to a substantially horizontal axis; and coupling a chain stopper element to the swivel element such that the chain stopper element is pivotable relative to the swivel element around the substantially horizontal axis.