In the past, push combinations for inland shipping have used steel wire rope (SWR) to connect their barges. However, the use of SWR is not only labor intensive and time consuming, but can also be dangerous for the vessel’s crew because of so-called fish hooks on the SWR. Furthermore, the use of SWR can lead to damage of the deck, bollards and other equipment, leading to costly repairs and paint jobs.

The recent introduction of Dyneema^® to the market by Lankhorst Ropes helps overcome such problems.

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