Ship Tow / Ship Assist
Ship Tow:
Chafe-Pro®’s Viking Armor® Ship Tow (VAST) Series was designed to protect tow lines under heavy strains. The VAST Series is constructed of thick industrial grade nylon webbing and is designed to protect lines used specifically for towing operations.
These units are coated with FJORD, Inc.’s Viking Armor®, a proprietary blend of water-based polyester, urethane and other abrasion resistant properties. This coating aids in holding the nylon weave together in areas where the chafing gear is stressed most by friction.
The VAST Series is fixed to the line with industrial strength nylon hooks to keep it from slipping out of it’s protective position.
Like all Chafe-Pro® products, the VAST Series can be fit to a line or shifted on a line within a matter of seconds by an individual. In addition, these units are light in weight and will remain flexible to accommodate severe towing angles.
The VAST Series is sold by the linear foot with models that will accommodate lines 1 ½” – 4 ½” diameter. Standard color is yellow.
Standard Sizes
| MODEL # | DESCRIPTION |
| VAST-12 | Fits lines 1 ½” – 2 ½” dia. (38 – 63.5mm) |
| VAST-16 | Fits lines 2 ½” – 3 ½” dia. (63.5 – 89mm) |
| VAST-18 | Fits lines 3 ½” – 4” dia. (89 – 101.5mm) |
| VAST-20 | Fits lines 4” – 4 ½” dia. (101.5 – 114mm) |
Ship Assist:
Prevent unnecessary chafe with Chafe-Pro®’s Viking Armor® Ship Assist (VASA) Series. Chafe abrasion of expensive ship-assist lines can easily put your cordage budget in the red. The Viking Armor® line protection offers mariners a first line of defense in the battle against chafe abrasion.
The VASA Series has been engineered to provide maximum line protection. It is constructed of specially woven thick industrial grade nylon and coated with FJORD, Inc.’s Viking Armor®, a proprietary blend of water-based polyester, urethane and other abrasion resistant properties. The Viking Armor® coating aids in holding the nylon weave together in areas where the chafing gear is stressed most by friction.
The VASA Series are free-sliding units with a permanent closure that is sealed at the time of installment. These units are wrapped around the assist line loosely so that they can be easily moved to the desired position of protection. The unit is secured in place on the assist line by a tether that is either tied to the eye of the assist line or to a fixture on the tug’s deck.
VASA units can be customized to meet customer requirements. Standard color is yellow.
Standard Sizes
| MODEL # | DESCRIPTION |
| VASA-12 | Fits lines 1 ½” – 2 ½” dia. (38 – 63.5mm) |
| VASA-16 | Fits lines 2 ½” – 3 ½” dia. (63.5 – 89mm) |
| VAST-18 | Fits lines 3 ½” – 4” dia. (89 – 101.5mm) |
| VAST-20 | Fits lines 4” – 4 ½” dia. (101.5 – 114mm) |