INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 13798

Second edition
2020-08

Ships and marine technology —

Ship's mooring and towing fittings —
Recessed bitts (steel plate type)
Navires et technologie maritime — Corps-morts et ferrures de
remorquage de navires — Bittes d'amarrage encastrées (type plaques
d'acier)

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Contents Page

Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Classification............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
4.1 Type................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4.2 Nominal sizes............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
5 Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
6 Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
7 Construction............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
8 Manufacturing and inspection................................................................................................................................................................ 2
9 Marking........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Annex A (normative) Basis for strength assessment of recessed bitts (steel plate type).............................. 4
Bibliography................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

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Foreword
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The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— the definition of SWL (3.1) has been reworded;
— the leader line in Figure 1 has been amended.
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Introduction
The recessed bitt is a type of ship’s towing fitting installed on the side shell of the ship.
Recessed bitts are normally provided to easily attach the towing lines where the height of the mooring
deck is too high.

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Ships and marine technology — Ship's mooring and towing

fittings — Recessed bitts (steel plate type)

1 Scope
This document specifies the types, nominal sizes, dimensions and materials, as well as construction,
manufacturing and marking requirements, for steel plate type recessed bitts to meet normal towing
requirements.

2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IMO Circular MSC/Circ.1175, Guidance on shipboard towing and mooring equipment

3 Terms and definitions

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3.1
safe working load
SWL
safe load limit (maximum permissible load) of the fittings used for mooring and towing

4 Classification

4.1 Type
Depending on the manufacturing method, recessed bitts shall be classified as belonging to one of the
following two types:
a) Type A: manufactured by steel pipes;
b) Type B: manufactured by steel plates.

4.2 Nominal sizes

The nominal sizes, Dn, of recessed bitts are denoted by reference to the outside diameter of the main
post, in millimetres, in terms of the nearest number drawn from a basic series of preferred numbers.
For the recessed bitts having the same post diameter, the letter of the alphabet, i.e. A or B, is followed by
the nominal size for the different SWL.
The nominal sizes are 200, 250, 400A and 400B.

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5 Dimensions
Recessed bitts shall have dimensions and particulars in accordance with Table 1 and Figure 1.

6 Materials
The following materials shall be used for manufacturing the recessed bitts:
a) Type B: weldable steel plates having a yield point of not less than 235 N/mm2;
b) Type A: weldable steel pipes having a yield point of not less than 215 N/mm2 or equivalent.

7 Construction

7.1 The posts of the recessed bitts shall be constructed from steel pipes or formed from plate.

7.2 The recess boxes for the installation of the recessed bitt shall be designed with enough space for
easy connection of the towing rope. The recess boxes shall be designed to prevent the chafing and damage
of the towing rope as much as possible, and shall have enough strength as a part of the hull construction.

8 Manufacturing and inspection

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8.3 The recessed bitts shall be coated externally with an anti-corrosion protective finish.

9 Marking

9.1 The safe working load (SWL) for the intended use of the recessed bitts shall be noted in the towing
and mooring plan available on board for the guidance of the shipmaster, as specified in IMO circular
MSC/Circ.1175.

9.2 The actual SWL on board shall be determined by considering the reinforcement around the recess
box, and it shall be marked on the towing and mooring plan. The actual SWL shall not be over the SWL
indicated in this document.

9.3 The recessed bitts shall be clearly marked with their SWL by weld bead or equivalent. The SWL
shall be expressed in tonnes (symbol 't') and be placed so that it is not obscured during operation of the
fitting.
EXAMPLE SWL XXX t.

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
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Figure 1 — Type A (for nominal sizes 150, 200, 250A and 250B)

Table 1 — Dimensions and SWL of recessed bitts

Dimensions in millimetres
Nominal SWLb Calculated
size Type D D1 R H T weightc
Dn kN t kg
Type A 216,3 10,3 16,5
200 250 80 140 294 30
Type B 210,0 10,0 16,1
Type A 267,4 12,7 26,7
250 305 100 160 491 50
Type B 260,0 12,0 25,7
Type A 406,4 12,7 69,7
400A 480 140 300 687 70
Type B 410,0 12,0 68,0
Type A 406,4 21,4 99,7
400B 480 140 330 1 177 120
Type B 410,0 20,0 96,1
a Welding with chamfering is available based on the same welding volume/strength.
b The SWL which is marked on the fitting is the maximum applicable rope tension.
The SWLs shown in this table are for reference only. These are based on the loadings as mentioned in Annex A.
c The calculated weight (mass) is for reference only.

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