JIS F 2030 Type A Single Point Mooring Pipe | Cast Steel Chock for Bulwarks ≤20°

JIS F 2030 Type A Single Point Mooring Pipe | Cast Steel Chock for Bulwarks ≤20°

Product Overview

The JIS F 2030 Type A single point mooring pipe is a cast steel bulwark fitting for passing chains or large-diameter ropes during vessel single point mooring. Also known as a single point mooring chock, it has an oblong passage with curved contact surfaces and is intended for bulwark inclinations up to and including 20°.

Type A is selected for vertical or moderately inclined bulwarks within this limit; Type B has an inclined oblong form for bulwark inclinations greater than 20°. The angle describes the bulwark, not the mooring line lead. Bow installations follow the vessel arrangement. The fitting guides the chain or rope; it does not replace a chain stopper.

Quick Specifications

Standard: JIS F 2030:1978, Type A → oblong bulwark-mounted single point mooring pipe.

Installation criterion: bulwark inclination ≤20° → includes the 20° boundary.

Nominal sizes: 400 / 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 mm → nominal size equals opening dimension L.

Calculated mass: 210–880 kg → standard reference mass, not a load rating.

Standard material: SC42 carbon steel casting under JIS G 5101 as cited in the 1978 edition → identify the supply grade on the order and material certificate.

Standard carbon-steel finish: Sa 2.5 blast cleaning plus epoxy shop primer → coating thickness and any additional system follow the project specification.

Main Technical Parameters

Reference chain and rope diameters

Selection & Inquiry Guide

Step 1: Confirm Type A suitability from the bulwark section and inclination ≤20°; provide orientation, opening measurements and available space.

Step 2: Specify the chain or rope, connecting hardware, required design loads and horizontal/vertical lead directions.

Step 3: For replacement, compare the complete Type A profile, L1/L2, H1/H2, depth B and connection dimension C with the existing fitting.

Step 4: Confirm material, coating, inspection and certificate scope; send the vessel drawing, quantity, destination and required schedule.

Structure

Cast steel body | Oblong Type A passage | Curved contact surfaces | Cast webs shown in Fig. 1 | Bulwark connection zone

Mooring, Casting and Installation Advantages

The Type A form suits bulwarks within the ≤20° range. Its own section profiles and interface dimensions support replacement checks without borrowing Type B geometry.

Smooth contact surfaces limit sharp-edge contact. Visual inspection addresses harmful casting cavities, flash and adhering sand; additional NDT follows the agreed inspection plan.

Dimension C may be increased for installation under the standard’s note. Record any change on the drawing and review its effect on fit and mass.

The welded connection and supporting hull carry the contact reactions. Weld details and reinforcement must suit the actual material, section thickness and load directions.

How It Works

Chain or rope passes through the Type A opening → Curved surfaces guide its path → Contact reactions pass through the casting and welded connection → The supporting hull carries the reactions

Applications

Single point mooring arrangements with bulwark inclination ≤20° | Specified tanker bow installations | Newbuilding bulwark fittings | Like-for-like Type A replacement after dimensional verification

Certifications & Advantages

Material certificates and dimensional records support delivery traceability. Additional NDT, witnessed testing and classification-society inspection can be specified to an agreed project scope; material certification is distinct from class product certification.

Certification options according to project requirement and subject to approval and survey: CCS, NK, BV, ABS, DNV, LR, KR, IRS, RS, RINA, CRS, or Makers Test Certificate.

Drawing & Photos

FAQ

Q1: Can Type A be used on a bulwark inclined at exactly 20°?

A1: Yes. The standard assigns inclinations up to and including 20° to Type A. Greater inclinations correspond to Type B; the vessel drawing still governs the final arrangement.

Q2: Can a Type B pipe of the same nominal size replace Type A?

A2: Not on nominal size alone. JIS F 2030 Type B has a different inclined form and section dimensions. Compare the full profiles, hull interface and operating line route before approving a substitution.

Q3: Does the reference chain diameter establish the fitting’s capacity?

A3: No. Diameter is a dimensional reference. Required loads and directions must be assessed for the casting, welds and hull support together; chain retention is provided by a separately selected securing device.