Van Beest Green Pin® G-4863 Mooring Bow Shackle BN (NS 9415)

The Van Beest Green Pin® G-4863 Mooring Bow Shackle BN is a Grade 8 mooring bow shackle with safety bolt and sunken bolt head, certified to DNV NS 9415 — the Norwegian standard for aquaculture installations. The wide shackle mouth accommodates oversized connecting points, and the sunken bolt head enables fast (dis)assembly even in tough field conditions.

Key Features

• DNV NS 9415 certified for Norwegian aquaculture installations
• Grade 8 alloy steel for maximum strength-to-weight ratio
• Wide shackle mouth: perfect for wide connecting points
• Sunken bolt head for fast and easy (dis)assembly in the field
• Hot dip galvanized finish for long-term saltwater durability
• Part of Green Pin® aquaculture system
• MBL from 30 t up to 150 t across the range

Common Applications

• Aquaculture and fish farming mooring (NS 9415 mandatory in Norway)
• Offshore mooring and floating platform rigging
• Marine and salt-spray environments
• Heavy mooring connections requiring wide bow openings

Specifications

• Product code: G-4863
• Material: Alloy steel, Grade 8
• Finish: Hot dipped galvanized
• Design factor: 5:1 (MBL = 5× WLL)
• Standards: DNV NS 9415, ASME B30.26
• Country of origin: Netherlands (EU)

Why Van Beest Green Pin?

Green Pin is the global benchmark for aquaculture rigging — NS 9415 certification is mandatory for Norwegian salmon and trout farms, and the G-4863 has been specified by major aquaculture operators worldwide. Every unit is fully forged with material traceability.

Standards & Compliance

Every product we carry is individually marked with Working Load Limit (WLL), manufacturer traceability code, and country of origin. Inspection and mill certificates are available on request — email sales@slingcenter.com with your order number.

Governing Standards

• ASME B30.9 — slings (web, round, wire rope, chain) inspection and use
• ASME B30.26 — rigging hardware (shackles, eye bolts, links, turnbuckles)
• ASME B30.10 — hooks
• OSHA 1910.184 and 1926.251 — general industry and construction sling safety
• WSTDA WS-2 and RS-1 — web and round sling design
• 49 CFR 393.102 to 393.130 — DOT cargo tie-down
• NACM — welded steel chain grade specs

Inspection & Safety

Before every use: visual check for cracks, corrosion, distortion, wear, and illegible markings. Annually (minimum): documented periodic inspection by a trained inspector. Remove from service at first sign of damage. Never repair rigging hardware by welding, heating, or bending.

WARNING: Improper use of rigging can cause death or serious injury. Never exceed the rated Working Load Limit. Apply derating for side-loading, elevated temperature, or chemical exposure. Final application decisions must be made by a Qualified Person per OSHA 1926.32(m).

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