Description

The Openable PANAMA Chock is an advanced variation of the standard IMO 1175 chock, designed for operational speed and flexibility. Featuring a hinged or bolted opening section, it allows mooring and towing lines—particularly those with spliced eyes or thimbles—to be placed directly into the chock without passing them from the free end. Built from high-strength steel with a smooth, rounded interior, it ensures reduced rope wear and compliance with Panama Canal operational requirements. The secure locking mechanism guarantees strength comparable to fixed chocks while providing the convenience of rapid line handling, especially in emergency situations.

The Panama is a cable and rope passage.

The Panama chock is generally a casting product used on all types of boats.

Our Panama chocks start from an international standard (DIN 81915) but have been re-engineered and, while maintaining identical overall dimensions, have very high SWL (safe working load), currently the highest in the world.

Our Panama chocks comply with IMO 1175 and Panama Canal regulations.

The PANAMA Chock (IMO 1175) is a robust, closed steel casting designed for guiding mooring and towing lines between a vessel and shore facilities or tugs, particularly during Panama Canal transits. Manufactured to comply with IMO MSC/Circ.1175 and Panama Canal Authority requirements, it features a smooth, rounded interior to minimize line wear and withstand high mooring loads. Welded into the ship’s bulwark or deck structure, the fixed design ensures maximum strength, reliability, and longevity in harsh marine environments.

Features

• Complies with IMO MSC/Circ.1175 and Panama Canal Authority standards

• High-strength steel casting for heavy-duty service

• Smooth, rounded interior surfaces reduce rope abrasion

• Welded fixed design for maximum structural integrity

• Suitable for mooring and towing operations

• Corrosion-protected finish for extended service life

• Available in multiple sizes to suit various vessel classes