Dual axis chain support with chain guide

A chain support (3) for connecting a mooring chain (4) to a structure (1) comprising:

• an elongated tubular member (11) having a passage for a mooring chain (4), said elongated tubular member (11) having an upper and a lower end;
• a first pair of trunnions (9) secured to said upper end of said elongated tubular member (11);
• a gimbal body (8) designed for securement to said structure (1) and having an opening to receive said elongated tubular member (11),
• said first pair of trunnions (9) pivotally mounted in slots of said gimbal body (8),
• a second pair of trunnions (10) secured to said gimbal body (8),
• said second pair of trunnions (10) arranged and designed for pivotal connection of said gimbal body (8) to said structure (1),
• said first and second pair of trunnions (9, 10) arranged to form a first pivot axis (5) and a second pivot axis (6) that are perpendicular to each other;
• a latch mechanism (14, 21) for stopping and releasing said mooring chain (4), said latch mechanism (14, 21) mounted to said upper end of said elongated tubular member (11);
• and
• an upper chain guide (7) mounted to said gimbal body (8) and designed and arranged to guide said chain (4) in a direction that is perpendicular to both said first and second pivot axes (5, 6).