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Selantic® Subsea Tethers

DNV Type Approved synthetic tethers used to moor mid-water arch systems, flexible risers and umbilicals, with design lives of up to 50 years.

Description

Selantic® tethers are custom-made from high-performance load-bearing fibers and protected by a multi-layered jacket with a fluorescent outer layer for subsea visibility. They are supplied as a rope or as an endless loop sling. The first Selantic® mid-water arch tether was installed in 1996 and is still in use, and Cortland engineered the first DNV Type Approved Selantic® tether.

Key features

  • Significant weight savings compared with steel wire or chain
  • Better corrosion and fatigue resistance
  • Patented ROV-friendly connection system
  • Design lifetimes of up to 50 years

Applications

  • Mooring flexible risers and umbilicals
  • Mid-Water Arch (MWA) systems

Specifications

Design lifetimeup to 50 years
ApprovalDNV Type Approved

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