Mooring Line Safety Factor

Safety factor (MBL / working load) for a mooring line; OCIMF MEG4 requires SDMBL ≥ 125 % of expected peak load.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

SF = \frac{MBL}{F_\text{working}}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$MBL$	Minimum Breaking Load of line	kN
$F_\text{working}$	Working tension at the line	kN
$SF$	Safety factor

Source: OCIMF MEG4 - Mooring Equipment Guidelines

Safety factor (MBL / working load) for a mooring line; OCIMF MEG4 requires SDMBL \u2265 125 % of expected peak load.