Bollard

2026-09-11 | Yifeng Qin

How Do You Retrofit a Mooring Bollard on an Existing Concrete Dock?

A retrofit needs evidence before it needs a design. When an existing concrete dock must accommodate a replacement or additional bollard, the existing fitting, load duty and foundation are often not known. Request the existing bollard photographs, original drawings, inspection records, type, SWL and bolt-interface status before any design begins. Where the intended SWL does […]

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2026-02-21 | Yifeng Qin

The Ultimate Guide to Mooring Bollard Installation & Maintenance

Does the thought of a 100-ton vessel snapping its mooring lines keep you up at night? It should. A single failed bollard due to poor installation or neglected maintenance can turn a routine docking into a multi-million dollar disaster, risking lives and infrastructure. But with the right protocols, this nightmare is entirely preventable. Mooring bollard […]

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2026-02-21 | Yifeng Qin

How to Select the Right Mooring Bollard: A Technical Buyer’s Guide

Selecting the wrong mooring bollard can lead to catastrophic failures and costly downtime. I know the pressure you face when balancing safety, budget, and project specifications. To choose the right mooring bollard, you must calculate the Safe Working Load (SWL) based on vessel displacement1 and windage area. Prioritize material durability—Ductile Iron often outperforms Cast Steel […]

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2026-02-20 | Yifeng Qin

The Ultimate Guide to Mooring Bollard Types: Which One Fits Your Port?

A bollard seems like a simple chunk of metal, but choosing the wrong one can cost you millions in damages. Do you know which type your port actually needs? The right mooring bollard1 depends on your vessel size, tidal range, and mooring angles. While T-Head bollards are the versatile "workhorse" for most modern ports, specialized […]

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2025-08-22 | Yifeng Qin

What is the difference between a bollard and a cleat?

Confused about mooring hardware? Choosing between a bollard and a cleat can be tricky. Making the wrong choice can lead to unsafe mooring and potential damage to your vessel. A bollard is a robust, heavy-duty post used for mooring large ships, found on both docks and ship decks. A cleat is a lighter-duty fitting with […]

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2020-10-01 | Yifeng Qin

Mooring Bollards Types and Applications

Struggling to select the right mooring bollard? Choosing incorrectly from the many types and sizes available can risk safety and bust your budget. Let's make it simple. Choosing the right mooring bollard involves matching its type (like T-head, Bitt, or Cleat) and size, defined by its Safe Working Load (SWL), to the vessel, mooring angles, […]

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