Introduction Established in 1790 making chain, Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. has an unrivalled manufacturing history and is acknowledged as a market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of specialist mooring systems. Our equipment, made according to high quality British Standards, is exported world-wide. Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. works closely with its clients to engineer solutions that exceed expectations. We offer a technical advisory service ranging from simple GA drawings, evaluating component fit & operational suitability; to intricate 3D models, detailed FEA, prototyping and product development. Our ability to deliver ‘Total Mooring Solutions’ is underpinned by an extensive knowledge and experience developed over hundreds of years in a wide range of markets including - 1 Global Oil & Gas Industry 1 International Port Authorities 1 Navies & Defence Ministries 1 World-Wide Shipping & Ship Building 1 Engineering & Design Consultancies 1 Lifting Gear Specialists Over 70% of turnover continues to be generated through export sales. Queen Elizabeth II, in recognition of its continuing success, has presented Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. her coveted Award for Export Achievement on three separate occasions in 1983, 1997 & 1998, an accolade achieved by very few companies. If you require expert advice, solutions tailored to your needs or merely wish to source products most suited to your budget, please contact us for further information. SPM & FPSO Topside Equipment Iss. 09/13
Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. has supplied high quality topside mooring equipment to the offshore oil industry since the formation of the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) in 1970 and in accordance with the Shell MESC Catalogue since 1985. Initially designed for SPM terminals this equipment now includes FPSO and other associated applications. This brochure provides information on the main equipment employed in mooing hawser and floating hose string assemblies.
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Introduction
Established in 1790 making chain, Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. has an unrivalled manufacturing
history and is acknowledged as a market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of
specialist mooring systems. Our equipment, made according to high quality British Standards,
is exported world-wide.
Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. works closely with its clients to engineer solutions that exceed
expectations. We offer a technical advisory service ranging from simple GA drawings, evaluating
component fit & operational suitability; to intricate 3D models, detailed FEA, prototyping and
product development. Our ability to deliver ‘Total Mooring Solutions’ is underpinned by an
extensive knowledge and experience developed over hundreds of years in a wide range of
markets including -
1 Global Oil & Gas Industry
1 International Port Authorities
1 Navies & Defence Ministries
1World-Wide Shipping & Ship Building
1 Engineering & Design Consultancies
1 Lifting Gear Specialists
Over 70% of turnover continues to be generated through export sales. Queen Elizabeth II, in
recognition of its continuing success, has presented Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. her coveted Award
for Export Achievement on three separate occasions in 1983, 1997 & 1998, an accolade
achieved by very few companies.
If you require expert advice, solutions tailored to your needs or merely wish to source products
most suited to your budget, please contact us for further information.
SPM & FPSO Topside Equipment
Iss. 09/13
Contents
Page No.
Introduction 1
History 2
Quality Assurance 3
Mooring Equipment
Anti-Chafing Chains 4
Bridle Assemblies 6
HD Rope Shackles 7
Weak Links 8
Support, Pick-Up & Marker Buoys 10
Mooring Hawser Assemblies 12
Messenger & Pick-Up Lines 13
Floating Hose Accessories
Hose Pick-Up & Hang-Off Chains 14
Hose Floats 16
Spool Pieces 17
Camlock Couplings 18
Blind Flanges 19
Butterfly Valves 20
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Introduction
Established in 1790 making chain, Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. has an unrivalled manufacturing
history and is acknowledged as a market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of
specialist mooring systems. Our equipment, made according to high quality British Standards,
is exported world-wide.
Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. works closely with its clients to engineer solutions that exceed
expectations. We offer a technical advisory service ranging from simple GA drawings, evaluating
component fit & operational suitability; to intricate 3D models, detailed FEA, prototyping and
product development. Our ability to deliver ‘Total Mooring Solutions’ is underpinned by an
extensive knowledge and experience developed over hundreds of years in a wide range of
markets including -
1 Global Oil & Gas Industry
1 International Port Authorities
1 Navies & Defence Ministries
1World-Wide Shipping & Ship Building
1 Engineering & Design Consultancies
1 Lifting Gear Specialists
Over 70% of turnover continues to be generated through export sales. Queen Elizabeth II, in
recognition of its continuing success, has presented Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. her coveted Award
for Export Achievement on three separate occasions in 1983, 1997 & 1998, an accolade
achieved by very few companies.
If you require expert advice, solutions tailored to your needs or merely wish to source products
most suited to your budget, please contact us for further information.
Introduction
Established in 1790 making chain, Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. has an unrivalled manufacturing
history and is acknowledged as a market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of
specialist mooring systems. Our equipment, made according to high quality British Standards,
is exported world-wide.
Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. works closely with its clients to engineer solutions that exceed
expectations. We offer a technical advisory service ranging from simple GA drawings, evaluating
component fit & operational suitability; to intricate 3D models, detailed FEA, prototyping and
product development. Our ability to deliver ‘Total Mooring Solutions’ is underpinned by an
extensive knowledge and experience developed over hundreds of years in a wide range of
markets including -
1 Global Oil & Gas Industry
1 International Port Authorities
1 Navies & Defence Ministries
1World-Wide Shipping & Ship Building
1 Engineering & Design Consultancies
1 Lifting Gear Specialists
Over 70% of turnover continues to be generated through export sales. Queen Elizabeth II, in
recognition of its continuing success, has presented Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. her coveted Award
for Export Achievement on three separate occasions in 1983, 1997 & 1998, an accolade
achieved by very few companies.
If you require expert advice, solutions tailored to your needs or merely wish to source products
most suited to your budget, please contact us for further information.
2
An Unrivalled Manufacturing History
The birth of British chain manufacturing coincides with registration of the first chain patent by
Philip White in 1634 and there is evidence the Timmington, Griffin and Woodhouse families
have been involved in chain making since the 18th century.
In 1790 J Wood Aston founded his firm making chain in Cradley Heath, which was subsequently
bought by William Griffin in 1893. William Griffin & Sons was later registered as a limited
company in 1915 as the business flourished during the First World War, employing over 200
people.
In 1860 Emmanuel Woodhouse similarly founded a firm making chain in Cradley Heath. The
1881 English Census details him as a 60 year old chain maker employing four men and two
boys. Woodhouse Bros. subsequently prospered under sons Caleb and Albert, eventually
employing over sixty chain makers manufacturing a range of sizes from 5 to 50mm diameter.
In 1942 Woodhouse Bros. joined forces with William Griffin & Sons during the Second World
War to manufacture the unique ‘Integral Stud Link Chain’ invented by John Timmington. Griffin-
Woodhouse Chain Cables Ltd. was registered in 1944 and later re-registered as Griffin-
Woodhouse Ltd. in 1965.
Many Patents have been granted and Trade Marks registered by the various companies
throughout the years. The current company logo includes the GWEC™, which was originally
registered in 1947.
In 1961 the business expanded further through purchase of local shackle manufacturer G &
H.C. Hackett Bros. and in 1968 an extensive refurbishment of the current Woods Lane site was
undertaken.
Having served the British market exclusively Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. set about developing a global
presence in 1972 and today exports to over 50 countries world-wide. Local support is the
foundation of our global business. We have therefore spent considerable time and effort
developing agents with the knowledge, experience and ability to support both our clients and us.
In 1988 Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. was acquired in its entirety by the Timmington family and
remains a private family business to-date.
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Quality Assurance
Long before the introduction of recognised Quality Standards Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. has
employed a robust Quality Management System (QMS). More recently the company has
chosen to establish and maintain a QMS in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO
9001:2008. Regular assessment is carried out under Management Review to ensure continuing
suitability, effectiveness, on-going improvement and integrity. This includes a review of the
company’s Quality Policy and associated Quality Objectives, which are communicated and
understood throughout the organisation.
Lloyds Register of Quality Assurance (LRQA) approves Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. for manufacture
to ISO 9001:2008. Furthermore, Lloyds Register of Shipping approves Griffin-Woodhouse for
Proving of Class items.
All products supplied by Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. are certified by our QMS as standard and, if
necessary, independently surveyed and certified by any member of the International Association
Classification Societies (IACS) including -
1 Lloyds Register of Shipping
1 American Bureau of Shipping
1 Det Norske Veritas
1 Bureau Veritas
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Anti-Chafing Chains
Griffin-Woodhouse Ltd. has supplied high quality mooring hardware to the offshore oil industry
since formation of the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) in 1970.
We offer standard anti-chafing configurations according to ‘OCIMF Recommendations for
Equipment Employed in Bow Mooring of Conventional Tankers at SPM’, but moreover special
arrangements to suit individual terminal operator’s needs including -