Towline Protection

UreGuard towline protectors are made of two halves bolted together with high-grade, noncorrosive bolts for easy installation. The tapered ends of the Mark Tool towline protectors act as bearings to prevent premature line parting and lost tows.

A tug master should always know the condition of his tug, towing hooks, and fittings. Steel towlines and ropes should have a safe working load at least two to three times the bollard pull of the tug. Ancillary equipment, including wire towage protectors and thimbles, should be regularly inspected.

Regular towline inspection means looking for signs of ultraviolet or chemical degradation, worn or fused strands, overstretched sections, and kinking.

It also means having the sleeves and protectors you need for your main and secondary towlines. Mark Tool towline protectors are available in lengths of 5-10 feet or can be manufactured to your specifications. We’ll be happy to custom-build them to fit any size cable or rope.