SAFE TOW ROPE

One mistake can be fatal. Prevent snap-back disasters with safe tow rope.

A revolutionary towing rope designed to enhance safety, minimize risk, and deliver unmatched performance in the most demanding maritime conditions.

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When Towing Turns Dangerous

A routine towing operation ended in injuring the crew. The accident report from Svitzer Mercurius revealed how a failing STRONGLINE™ rope triggered a dangerous snap-back – a scenario that could have been avoided.

Read the report here.
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At Hampidjan Advant, we are committed to preventing history from repeating itself. Drawing from our expertise in anti-snap-back mooring ropes, we developed Safe Tow Rope – a jacketed polyester towing rope designed to reduce snap-back risk, protect your crew, and ensure reliable performance in demanding conditions.

Break test

What Makes Safe Tow Rope Different?

Integrated anti-snap-back technology

Minimizes recoil force upon failure, helping to prevent serious injuries.

Built for harsh environments

High durability designed for continuous, heavy-duty operations.

Trusted maritime innovation

Developed by industry leaders in safety-focused rope solutions.

A safer, smarter towing solution

Maximum Safety for Crew and Equipment
Unlike traditional towing ropes that can recoil dangerously when they fail under load, Safe Tow Rope is engineered to absorb energy and minimize the risk of injury.
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Reliable handling and flexibility
Rigid when positioning is required. Flexible over time. Safe Tow Rope remains easy to handle throughout its service life.
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Extended Service Life
Resistant to abrasion, fatigue, and tension-induced wear – ensuring fewer replacements and lower lifecycle costs.
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12-Strand Construction
A clever alternative to parallel core ropes. The 12-strand design improves flexibility, durability, and ease of resplicing in the field.

Proven Safety

We don’t just claim Safe Tow Rope is the safest towing rope—we prove it. Through extensive testing, we’ve validated its ability to prevent dangerous snap-back effects.

Factory testing on new rope

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We conducted an initial break test on a new safe tow rope sample at our facility. Both the polyester cover and the anti-snap-back core absorbed the energy upon failure, dramatically reducing recoil and preventing dangerous snap-back effects.

break test after 500 jobs

A 20-meter Safe Tow pennant was tested after more than 500 jobs. The rope’s anti-snap-back core continued to perform, absorbing recoil energy even after visible jacket wear. The rope strands are guided along the rope axis minimizing the dangerous recoil.

Download our full technical report of the safe tow rope

Safe Tow Rope’s performance isn’t based on theory—it’s backed by field-tested results. We continuously collect usage data to ensure we deliver the safest towing solution available. Fill out the form to download the full technical report.

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