96 Moorings Lines with Thimble Splicing in Billiers (France 56)
A logistical challenge met in record timing
Ino-Rope, expert in high-performance mooring solutions, successfully met an urgent challenge set by the municipality of Billiers (France 56): replacing all of the port’s moorings in just 3 weeks during August 2020. Our mission was to design, manufacture, and install 96 mooring lines with thimble splicing, totaling 480 lines and 960 splices.
A demanding context: an urgent replacement during the peak summer season.
The port of Billiers, located on the right bank of the Vilaine estuary, welcomes numerous boaters throughout the year. In August 2020, the municipality faced the urgent need to replace all its moorings, a complex operation to carry out during the peak summer season.
A customized and swift solution: thimble spliced mooring lines
Ino-Rope suggested a tailored solution to the municipality of Billiers: thimble spliced mooring lines meeting the specific requirements of the site and installable within a very short time frame. These lines, composed of laid polyamide rope and steel thimbles, offer numerous advantages:
- Ease of installation: The thimble splicing system allows for quick and simple installation, minimizing disruption to port activities.
- Cost-effectiveness: Thimble spliced mooring lines are an economical and durable solution, providing excellent value for money.
- Performance: Laid polyamide rope is robust and wear-resistant, ensuring long-term durability of the mooring lines.
An achievement in record timing: 4.3 km of rope in 3 weeks
Thanks to its flexible industrial production capabilities, Ino-Rope was able to supply Billiers with 4.3 km of spliced rope (splices + thimbles) in less than 3 weeks. This remarkable performance highlights our expertise in producing custom mooring lines, even with very tight deadlines.
Results: total customer satisfaction and a renovated port
The municipality of Billiers is fully satisfied with the solution provided by Ino-Rope. The thimble spliced mooring lines were installed within the specified deadlines and perfectly meet expectations in terms of performance, ease of installation, and cost-effectiveness. The port of Billiers is now equipped with a modern and durable mooring system, enhancing the site’s attractiveness for boaters.
