2.7 Fairleads
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2.7 Fairleads

  2.7.1 Size

Fairleads should have an opening large enough to pass the largest portion of the chafing gear, towing pennant or towing line.

  2.7.2 Geometry

The fairlead should give adequate support from the towing pennant during towing operation which means bending 90° to port and to starboard side and 30° vertical downwards. The bending ratio (towing pennant bearing surface diameter to towing pennant diameter) should be not less than 7 to 1.

  2.7.3 Vertical location

The fairlead should be located as close as possible to the deck and, in any case, in such a position that the chafing chain is approximately parallel to the deck when it is under strain between the strongpoint and the fairlead.

Parent topic: 2 Requirements for the arrangements and components
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