Tee Head Bollard
The Tee Head Bollard is the world’s favorite design choice. It accommodates mooring lines from all vessel sizes and types, at higher angles than Single or Double Bitt models. It uses the minimum of valuable space along the quay. Cast iron bollards are widely used around the world.
Bollard design relates many aspects and various factors shall be taken into account. Here are some common factors designers require to consider:
• Draft changes
• Water level changes
• Forces due to wind and currents
• Forces due to waves, swell and tides
• Forces due to ice (if required)
• The type, size and ang e of mooring lines
• Anchor type and mounting method
• Overload prevention