What is this standard about?
This document specifies the main characteristics and test methods of new fibre ropes used for offshore station keeping.
Fibre ropes for stationkeeping can be manufactured from different rope core material.
This document provides general requirements applicable to all materials. The subsequent parts of the ISO 18692 series provide the specific requirements for each (rope core) material that are not addressed within this document.
ISO 18692-1:2018