Abstract: A rope termination (10) for a rope (19) having a plurality of sub-ropes (21 -32), the rope termination including a connection device having a load pin (12)wherein each of the plurality of sub-ropes (21 -32) is spliced into itself to form a looped end, wherein the looped ends are arranged on the load pin and each of the plurality of sub-ropes (21 -32) is of equal length. The connection device further includes a connector (34) for a rope connection assembly whereby tension is equally transferred between the load pin and each of the plurality of sub-ropes.

Abstract: A ship s fender system and method of deployment and retrieval comprising a group of fenders (12) linked together to lie on the surface of the water adjacent a ship s hull (11) with hauling lines (14) connected by davits (15) to winches to lower and raise the fenders. Each hauling line (14) is connected to its respective fender by a two-part ball and tape connector so that connection and release of the hauling lines (14) is carried out automatically and remotely thus avoiding the need for the conventional hazardous procedure whereby the lines are connected and disconnected manually by a crew in a boat. The system may be used to deploy and retrieve other floatable objects such as working platforms or submersible vehicles.

Abstract: A rope termination (10) for a rope (19) having a plurality of sub-ropes (21-32), said rope termination comprising a connection device having a load pin (12) wherein each of said plurality of sub-ropes (21-32) is spliced into itself to form a looped end, wherein said looped ends are arranged on said load pin and each of said plurality of sub-ropes (21-32) is of equal length. The connection device further comprises a connector (34) for a rope connection assembly whereby tension is equally transferred between said load pin and each of said plurality of sub-ropes.

Abstract: A ship s fender system and method of deployment and retrieval comprising a group of fenders (12) linked together to lie on the surface of the water adjacent a ship s hull (11) with hauling lines (14) connected by davits (15) to winches to lower and raise the fenders. Each hauling line (14) is connected to its respective fender by a two-part ball and tape connector so that connection and release of the hauling lines (14) is carried out automatically and remotely thus avoiding the need for the conventional hazardous procedure whereby the lines are connected and disconnected manually by a crew in a boat. The system may be used to deploy and retrieve other floatable objects such as working platforms or submersible vehicles.