POWERNEEMA®
POWERNEEMA® is a high-strength HMPE synthetic rope designed for ship mooring and demanding marine operations. Its lightweight construction provides a high strength-to-weight ratio, while low elongation and high dimensional stability support controlled handling and reliable performance under working loads.
Compared with conventional steel wire, HMPE rope offers significant weight savings without compromising the strength required for demanding mooring applications. POWERNEEMA® is available in application-specific constructions and can be engineered to meet the requirements of different vessel types, mooring arrangements, and operating environments.
- Construction: 8-Strand & 12-Strand
- Materials: HMPE
- In Compliance with OCIMF MEG4
FEATURES
Density
0.97g/cm³
Buoyancy
Floating
Water Absorption
none
Melting Point
144-155℃
Elongation at Break
2.5-3.5%
Wear Resistance
Excellent
Chemical Resistance
Excellent
UV Resistance
Excellent
BENEFITS
- High Strength-to-Weight Ratio
- Lightweight
- Extremely Low Elongation
- Floating
- Easy to Inspect
- Torque-free
- Abrasion Resistance
- UV Resistance
- Chemical Resistance
- Easy Handling
- Easy to Splice
APPLICATIONS
- Ship Mooring
- Specialized Marine Operations
- Towing
FEATURED CASES
FBR Supports AMCL Fleet with Advanced Mooring Solutions and Rope Lifecycle Management Services
A 17-Year Service Record for Synthetic Fiber Mooring ropes
FBR POWERNEEMA® Selected for EVERGREEN’s 24,000 TEU Container Vessel Series
FBR UHMWPE Mooring Ropes for China’s Xuelong 2 Polar Research Icebreaker
FBR Supplies High-Performance Mooring Ropes for “Adora Magic City”
A Fleet of 20 VLOCs Selected FBR HMPE Mooring Ropes
Which POWERNEEMA® Construction Is Right for Your Mooring Application?
| Consideration | POWERNEEMA® | POWERNEEMA® JACKETED | POWERNEEMA® RRR | POWERNEEMA® JACKETED RRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMPE strength member | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Protective jacket | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Reduced-recoil design | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| External wear protection | Standard rope construction | Additional jacket protection | Standard rope construction | Additional jacket protection |
| Recoil risk management | Standard | Standard | Enhanced / reduced-recoil design | Enhanced / reduced-recoil design |
| Typical selection focus | High-strength HMPE mooring | HMPE + external protection | HMPE + recoil risk management | HMPE + protection + recoil risk management |
Why Choose HMPE for Ship Mooring?
High Strength-to-Weight Ratio
HMPE provides high breaking strength with substantially lower line weight than conventional steel wire rope, reducing the physical burden of handling and installation.
Low Line Weight
The low density of HMPE makes the rope significantly lighter than steel wire and allows the rope to float.
Low Elongation
Low elongation supports controlled line behavior under working loads and makes HMPE suitable for mooring arrangements where limited stretch is required.
Corrosion-Free Fiber Construction
Unlike steel wire rope, HMPE does not rust, reducing concerns associated with corrosion and lubrication.
Abrasion and UV Resistance
FBR specifies excellent abrasion, UV, and chemical resistance for POWERNEEMA®, supporting use in demanding marine environments.