What is ISO 21130 - Emergency towing arrangements about ?
ISO 21130 specifies the technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules and markings for major components of emergency towing arrangements (ETA) provided for tankers, gas carriers (LPG, LNG, etc.), and chemical vessels not less than 20 000 deadweight tonnes (DWT).
ISO 21130 is only applicable to emergency towing arrangements.
Note: For any other applications, such as for mooring at a single point mooring (SPM) facility, the appropriate standards need to be referred to.
Who is ISO 21130 - Emergency towing arrangements for ?
ISO 21130 on emergency towing arrangements is useful for:
- Shipping and marine industries
- Deck equipment manufacturers
- Manufacturers of towing vehicles, cargo compartments (ships), ships masts
Why should you use ISO 21130 - Emergency towing arrangements ?
The emergency towing arrangements are designed to facilitate salvage and emergency towing operations on tankers and vessels primarily to reduce the risk of pollution. The arrangements are kept simple, as the equipment is possibly employed in bad weather and in complete darkness if the vessel is powerless.
ISO 21130 helps sailors in case of an emergency such as mechanical failure or lack of power, the system that is equipped with tankers, gas carriers, and chemical vessels, used to tow the vessel in an emergency.
ISO 21130 helps testing agencies to perform tests according to the relevant regulations, in determining the maximum permissible load.
