BUILT FOR THE HARSHEST ENVIRONMENT ON EARTH.
Shock and vibration protection engineered for vessels, offshore platforms and subsea systems that cannot afford to fail.
VIBRATION ISOLATION AND SHOCK PROTECTION FOR EVERYTHING ON BOARD
In defence environments, the right isolation system keeps communication online, electronics intact, and platforms operational. Mission after mission, regardless of the conditions. Our products meet all standards you need:
✓ NATO compliant engineering & documentation
✓ Tested in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited test lab
✓ EU manufactured with worldwide delivery in 2–3 weeks
Damping Solutions delivers protection for:
- Merchant vessels
- Offshore platforms & installations
- Superyachts & luxury ships
- Naval support vessels
✓ Onboard systems stay operational
Navigation, communication and control electronics remain protected against continuous vibration and wave shock under all conditions.
✓ Structure-borne noise eliminated
Engine and propulsion noise is prevented from travelling through the hull into sensitive equipment spaces and living quarters.
✓ Built for saltwater and chemicals
Our coated wire rope dampers are engineered to survive long-term exposure to sea air, salt water and harsh offshore environments.
✓ Procurement-ready documentation
Every solution is engineered and documented to the certification standards your procurement process demands.
Products from our range
Our catalogue contains various products that may be suitable for use in marine and offshore environments. The selection below is drawn from our full range; for specific requirements, feel free to contact us.
Wire rope mount
For severe shock loads and extreme conditions including salt water, dust and temperature extremes.
Military Communication Damper
Controlled isolation for sensitive communication equipment in tracked and wheeled military vehicles
3V1.5 15-10 XX
Wire rope mount
3V1.5 15-10 XX
Wire rope mount
3V1.5 15-10 XX
Wire rope mount
All our products are manufactured and tested in Europe.
"At Damping Solutions, we don't design for the harbour. We design for everything beyond it."
MARINE & HEAVY-DUTY SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
Wire Rope Mounts for vessels & platforms
Onboard a vessel, vibration never stops. Main engines, thrusters and auxiliary systems generate continuous broadband excitation that travels directly into mounted equipment. On offshore platforms, this is compounded by wave loading and structural resonance across the entire installation.
Wire rope mounts provide passive, maintenance-free isolation between equipment and structure. With no fluids, no rubber and no consumable parts, they perform reliably across the full lifecycle of a vessel in any climate.
Choose Wire Rope Mounts when:
✓ Main engine or thruster vibration must be isolated from sensitive equipment
✓ Corrosion resistance is required in salt air or wet environments
✓ Low-maintenance performance over a long service life is critical
✓ Compact installation space is available
Typical applications
- Navigation and communication racks
- Generator sets and auxiliary machinery
- Control cabinets and instrument enclosures
- Offshore topside equipment
Coated Dampers for contamination-free marine environments
Standard wire rope dampers generate fine metallic wear particles under dynamic loading. In enclosed onboard spaces (e.g. instrument rooms, electronics bays, and control centres) these particles migrate into sensitive equipment and cause degradation over time.
Our coated wire rope dampers solve this at the source. A functional coating applied to each individual wire strand prevents metal-to-metal contact, eliminating particle generation without compromising damping performance. Salt spray resistance exceeds 20,000 hours.
Choose Coated Dampers when:
✓ Electronics or instruments must remain free from metallic contamination
✓ Long-term corrosion resistance in aggressive environments is required
✓ Systems have limited access for maintenance
✓ Maximum service life under repeated dynamic loading is the priority
Typical applications
- Enclosed instrument and electronics rooms
- Subsea equipment housings
- Offshore installations with limited maintenance access
- Long-lifecycle systems in corrosive environments
Does your project require validated compliance with marine or offshore standards?
At Damping Solutions, products are engineered and documented to the standards that matter in marine and offshore procurement. With testing carried out in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.
✓ MIL-STD-810 / MIL-STD-167
✓ MIL-DTL-901
✓ BV 0300 / GL / DNV
✓ IACS-compatible documentation
How do you calculate the correct isolation system for your vessel or platform?
Our in-house calculation & simulation software analyses spring and damper systems under combined wave shock and engine vibration loads across both time and frequency domains, including non-linear spring characteristics and repeated shock events. The output is a validated engineering report ready for your certification process.
Frequently asked questions by clients in the marine & offshore industry
Damping Solutions supplies isolation and damping solutions for a wide range of marine and offshore applications, including merchant vessels, offshore platforms and installations, naval support ships, superyachts, and subsea systems. Our products are selected and engineered based on the specific load conditions, environmental requirements, and certification standards of each application.
Yes. Navigation racks, communication equipment and control electronics are among the most common applications for our wire rope mounts onboard vessels. These systems are particularly vulnerable to continuous engine vibration and wave-induced shock loads. Our isolation solutions reduce vibration transmission across the critical frequency range, keeping sensitive equipment operational throughout the vessel's service life.
Our products are engineered for use in demanding offshore and subsea conditions. Wire rope dampers require no fluids, no rubber compounds and no external maintenance, making them well suited for remote or hard-to-access installations. Our coated wire rope dampers provide an additional layer of protection, with salt spray resistance exceeding 20,000 hours and full resistance to chemicals, UV and humidity.
Yes. Our high-performance coated wire rope dampers have been tested to over 20,000 hours of salt spray exposure without blistering or corrosion. The thermoplastic coating is resistant to salt water, dilute acids and alkalis, industrial pollutants and UV radiation. It maintains its mechanical properties across a wide temperature range, from -78°C up to continuous service at 60°C, making it suitable for the full range of marine and offshore operating conditions.
Our products are engineered and tested in accordance with internationally recognised standards, including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-167, MIL-DTL-901, and BV 0300. Testing is carried out in our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, and full documentation is provided to support your engineering, certification, and procurement process. For project-specific requirements, our team can advise on the applicable standards and test profiles for your application.
Don't have operational load data available yet?
When real-world shock and vibration levels at sea are unknown, our Field Measurement & Data Logging [FMD] service records conditions directly on-site. Measured data is converted into SRS curves and load cases, so your team can engineer with certainty from the very first calculation.
Typical applications:
- Merchant vessels and naval support ships
- Offshore platforms and floating structures
- Subsea and ROV systems
- Onboard machinery in marine environments
