THE ULTIMATE TUG SYSTEM

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TUG SYSTEM SELECTION
Not an off-the-shelf decision
The tow rope is arguably the single most important piece of equipment in the industry.
It’s the dependable connection between your vessel and the vessels in your care.

For owners and operators in today’s towing industry, safe working conditions, maximum service
life, mitigated failure of tow lines are top priorities. Through proper evaluation and selection of
high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) ropes, Samson will show you how to achieve all three.

The right rope for every component.

We used to talk about tow lines. However, with advances in fiber and coating technology
and innovations in chafe protection, we now talk about towing systems. Selecting the right
rope for each part of the towing system is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Each component
should be considered independently—pendant, mainline, and backer.

Based on specific needs, each component is selected to give you the

best overall system and performance. We understand the factors that CONTENTS
weigh into these decisions and will help you select the system to get The Samson Tug Advantage...... 5
the job done correctly and safely, providing the best value for your The Ultimate Towing System..... 7
investment. We want your system to be as safe as possible for as long Calculating Cost Per Tow........... 9
as possible. It may seem counterintuitive for a supplier to help you get Understanding Abrasion.......... 11
more life out of their products; but at Samson, that is exactly what we do. Protecting Your Investment..... 13
We understand that adding real value to your business is how we become Extending Service Life............ 14
an indispensable partner. Training, Inspection
& Residual Strength Testing.... 16
Knowing the intended use or application of the rope is not enough.
There are a number of factors that should be considered when selecting The Ultimate Towing
System: COMPONENTS........... 18
a towing system and protecting your investment for a long service life:
Mainlines................................ 18
>
Vendor expertise and support
Additional Working Lines......... 20
>
Measuring real value—cost per tow vs. cost per line
High-Performance Chafe
>
Understanding abrasion Protection/Pendants................ 21
>
Protecting your investment Tug Comparison Tables........... 23
A. Rope selection DSM Partnership..................... 24
B. Surface preparation
C. Chafe gear
> Keys to prevent line failure and extend surface life

This technical guide will help you select the towing system
that is right for your operation, maintain a long service life,
and lower total cost of ownership.
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THE SAMSON TUG ADVANTAGE
You won’t get this anywhere else
The benefits of high-performance synthetic tug working lines are proven. Lightweight and ultra-
strong, they reduce weight-related injuries and are easy to handle, inspect, and repair. Naturally cut
and abrasion resistant, they reduce damage to deck hardware and the maintenance they require.

Every rope we make comes complete with The Samson Advantage—a package of services that
starts with a pre-sale evaluation to help determine the best products for your vessel and the way
they are used, and doesn’t end until the ropes are retired. You won’t find this level of service
anywhere else. Our goal is to ensure safety and the proven long-term benefits of using high-
performance products from installation through retirement.

PRE-SALE SERVICES
> On-board equipment surveys to determine the best ropes for your vessel
> Surface repair / preparation suggestions
Before rope selection begins, it is important to survey hardware configurations and surface
conditions. Based on this survey, Samson's technical sales team will make recommendations
regarding the best products for your towing system; pendant, mainline, backer line, along with
chafe protection to keep your towing system performing at its peak. We will also identify necessary
surface preparation that should be addressed prior to installation of the ropes.

POST-SALE SERVICES
> Installation assistance
> Comprehensive crew training—line handling,
inspections, repair, splicing, use of chafe gear
> Detailed, customized tow line manual
> Customized inspection programs
> Assistance in establishing retirement criteria
> Periodic on-board inspections, training, and support

We’re there for installation and we stay to train your crew on proper handling and maintenance,
in-service inspections, and splicing techniques. Periodic on-board inspections help determine
retirement schedules based on your usage and the rope’s condition. We’ll show you how good
recordkeeping allows you to calculate the cost per tow—a true indicator of the actual value
of your tow ropes.

Samson’s full library of resources is always available at SamsonRope.com:

> Product specifications
> Technical bulletins
> Technical papers
> Splicing instructions
> Informational videos

The Samson app for iPhone/iPad is available for free on the Apple Store and features:
> Splice instructions
> Inspection checklists
> Abrasion guide

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THE ULTIMATE TUG SYSTEM COMPONENTS

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IT’S NOT JUST A ROPE, IT’S A SYSTEM
With high bollard pull tugs becoming the norm for harbor tugs in ship assist and escort
jobs, the tow line needs to evolve to take full advantage of the tug’s capabilities and
capacities. Ropes made from high-performance fibers such as Dyneema® HMPE are
lightweight, strong, and dependable, but that’s not all that’s required with today’s
tugs and winches.

Each component needs to be perfectly suited to its mission in order for the full system
to provide greater efficiencies, easier handling, and longer service life. Samson’s
towing system has been proven to outlast and outperform any tow system on the
market. The result is increased value by any measure.

THE PENDANT At the business end of the line is the pendant. Once the pendant
passes through the chock, you’ve lost complete control over the conditions a line
encounters. The pendant is designed to be sacrificial and withstand abuse as long
as possible, then be replaced as needed. Because it is designed to take the brunt of
the abrasion, it is often stronger than the mainline. Adequate chafe protection also
helps mitigate the possibility of damage to this critical section of the tow line.

Saturn-12™, with its proprietary coating that reduces internal and external abrasion,
is a good match for the rigors of duty as a pendant. Dynalene™ makes a perfect
match for chafe protection. The combination provides a durable and strong pendant.
DC Gard™ can also be used effectively.

THE MAINLINE The mainline is next. This is the main strength member of the system
and its longest component. It needs to be strong and pack well on the drum. Here,
Saturn-12 or AmSteel®-Blue have proven to be the best choice. Strong and dependable,
yet lightweight and easy to handle by deck crew, these two have shown themselves
to be the superior ropes in this application. These 12-strand single braids are easy to
inspect and simple to splice when required.

For conventional tugs working from H-bitts, Proton®-8, Quantum-X™, or Quantum-8™

are the preferred choices. Quantum-X and Quantum-8 have Samson’s patented DPX™
fiber technology for increased coefficient of friction in a high strength, lightweight rope
that incorporates polyester with Dyneema® HMPE fiber. For modern tugs working with
conventional winches, where mainlines are made with traditional fibers (Class I) and
jacketed with non-inspectable PP/PPE blends, Fusion-12™ provides a lighter weight,
inspectable, flexible, longer-lasting crew-friendly alternative.

The system can be configured to meet your specific needs. If there is a potential for
Quantum-X backer line eye-to-eye
shock loading the mainline, add a section of rope with higher elongation than HMPE. connection to a Saturn-12 mainline with
This will allow the operator to extend the mainline to bring the higher elongation section Dynalene chafe protection.
into play during the operation.

THE BACKER LINE The tow line system starts with a backer line that doesn’t
compromise the mainline’s strength, but provides the best purchase on the winch
drum. High-performance lines with a higher coefficient of friction, such as Quantum-X
with DPX™ fiber technology, work extremely well as backer lines—the first two layers on
the winch drum. They also provide a better grip at the drums attachment point.

Backer lines make end-for-end procedures significantly easier. Simply unsplice the
small eye and re-splice it at the other end of the mainline. With this procedure,
there is no need to deal with a clamp.

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CALCULATING COST PER TOW

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MEASURING REAL VALUE:
Cost per tow vs. cost per line
Don’t be content to purchase new tow lines on price alone. There are other variables
that should be factored into the cost equation. These factors include how long a
rope is in service, the vessel type, and the operations the vessel typically performs.
All of these factors will lead to the true cost of ownership of the towline. We call it
cost per tow (CPT).

IDENTIFYING THE CPT FOR EACH VESSEL

Our program uses individual vessel history to determine the best line for specific types
of operations. The first step is to collect the vessel data, usually found in the deck
logs. Accurate results require a minimum of:
> Information for the last four pendants used on the vessel
> Number of tows performed by each line
> Current status—either active, retired, or failed
> Rope construction and fiber type
> Cause for line replacement

CALCULATION

CPT = ( Original
purchase price
of the tow line ) (÷
Number of tows
before the line was
retired or failed )
THE RESULTS If you would like to see how
One fleet who implemented a CPT program, which is in use today, realized the using this program could
following after the first year of recordkeeping: benefit your operations, contact
your Samson representative or
> The number of rope failures had been reduced by 85%
call customer service to set up
> Service life increased by 2– 5.5 times the original rope
a meeting with one of our
In addition, the new protocol for crew training in proper handling, inspection sales engineers.
techniques, and improved line management, further affecting the overall
cost of operations.

TRACKING EXAMPLE:
INITIAL AVERAGE # RETIREMENT COST The CPT is calculated
LINE / TYPE COST OF TOWS DATE PER TOW by dividing the original
purchase cost of the
LINE A / Pendant $20,300 3,300 8/19/2016 $6.15 rope by the number
of tows before it was
LINE B / Mainline $36,000 9,200 1/20/2017 $3.91 either retired or failed.

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UNDERSTANDING ABRASION

Towing Pendant Strength Decay Models

FIGURE A: Residual Strength of Tug Pendants

RESIDUAL STRENGTH (% of New Rope MBS)

100%
THE PROOF IS IN
THE NUMBERS
SATURN-12
80%
L A S T S
15 – 20%
60% LONGER
Residual strength
based on testing
40% 150+ HMPE ropes
from four tug
companies, after
20% Saturn-12 with Chafe Gear
™

more than 165,000

Saturn-12 ™

AmSteel-Blue with Chafe Gear

® combined pulls.
AmSteel-Blue
®

0%
0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000
SERVICE LIFE (NUMBER OF JOBS)

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UNDERSTANDING ABRASION
While high-performance ropes made with Dyneema® fiber are naturally cut and abrasion
resistant, abrasion is still one of the main causes of rope failure in ship-assist operations. External abrasion without protection
If no remedial actions are taken, abrasion will reduce the rope’s residual strength and
ultimately affect the reliability and shorten the service life of the towline.
There are two types of abrasion—external and internal. Both are caused, at least
in part, by the rope’s movement over rough, poorly prepared and maintained surfaces.
EXTERNAL ABRASION is easy to spot—broken fibers at the surface of the rope give it a
“fuzzy” appearance. Visual inspection and an appraisal of the percentage of fibers that are
damaged is a relatively simple process. External
abrasion
INTERNAL ABRASION, caused by the relative movement of strands and fibers within with chafe
the rope, is indicated by broken, powdered, or fused fibers within the rope’s construction. protection
Repeated bending over fairleads, chocks, or sheaves is often the culprit here. Opening up the
rope and inspecting the fibers within is easily accomplished on 12-strand or 8-strand single
braids but virtually impossible on jacketed lines or double-braids without destroying the rope.
Internal abrasion without protection
WITHOUT CHAFE WITH CHAFE
Rope travel due GEAR (HMPE ON Rope travel due GEAR (HMPE
to load to load
METAL) ON HMPE)
Friction caused by poorly External abrasion is primarily
maintained deck hardware limited to the chafe gear
surfaces causes both external itself, and the relative
abrasion to surface strands and movement of internal and
Due to force abrasion to internal strands Due to force external fibers is greatly
by creating relative movement reduced or eliminated.
between the fibers in the rope.
Internal
abrasion
with chafe
protection

PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT

A. ROPE SELECTION
SATURN-12™ EXTENDS SERVICE LIFE BY 15–20%
Samson’s Research and Development team set out to find a way to mitigate the effects of
abrasion to extend the service life of synthetic rope. The best way to start was to build a better
rope. Saturn-12 was developed using a proprietary coating applied to the rope’s yarns during
the stranding process combined with the proven performance of a 12-strand rope made with
100% Dyneema®.

To evaluate new product performance, laboratory testing and computer modeling can only
provide part of the data. Saturn-12 needed to be tested in the field in real working conditions.
In 2009, Samson solicited the assistance of longtime customer, G&H Towing Company of Saturn-12 proved to have
Texas, to partner with us to field test Saturn-12. The field trial consisted of: 92% residual strength after
> 11 tractor tugs outfitted with Saturn-12 pendants 2,240 hours in service.
> Data compiled from 35 HMPE ropes from two manufacturers
> Lines used in more than 27,000 operations
> After service, all ropes were then tested to destruction to assess the residual strength
THE RESULTS: Saturn-12 showed a significant increase in the residual strength
of the rope measured throughout its service life (see figure A); more tows, safer tows,
and longer service life.

Consistent with Samson’s drive for continuous improvement, Samson made Saturn-12
even better. It’s proprietary coating has been improved for increased UV protection,
and Saturn-12 is now made with Dyneema® SK78 fiber, the next generation in HMPE fiber,
which improves cyclic bend performance and mitigates creep in long-term load situations.
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B. SURFACE PREPARATION
There are no synthetic lines that will perform to their maximum capability with poorly
maintained deck equipment. Ignoring surface conditions can be a costly mistake,
especially if wire ropes were used previously.
Proper surface preparation prior to synthetic line installation can extend the life of
your lines dramatically.
> Scored and rusty surfaces need to be faired and repaired.
> Winch drums, flanges, bullnose and chocks in the rope’s path need to be Once your towline is hauled
through the ship's chocks
inspected and resurfaced if necessary.
you've lost complete control
Once the surfaces are smooth and the new ropes are installed, only minimal maintenance
over the surface conditions
is required to keep the surfaces in good order.
it is subjected to.

C. CHAFE GEAR
IMPROVING THE NUMBERS EVEN MORE
Once the messenger line hauls your towline through the ship’s chocks, you’ve lost control
over the surface conditions your pendant has to withstand. Conditions your line encounters
can be affected significantly by a ship’s poorly maintained, scored and rusty chocks,
fairleads, capstans, and bollards.
The pendants and end of the mainline that are often exposed to conditions such as these are
best protected with chafe gear. Properly selected chafe gear protects the strength member
within, dramatically extending the service life of the towing system. It is far less expensive
to replace chafe gear than it is to replace the pendant. Over the life of the tow system,
this simple addition adds real, measurable value (see figure A on page 10).
Samson chafe protection products are
perfectly suited to combat the causes
of cutting and abrasion encountered in
ship-assist operations.

SELECTING PROPER CHAFE GEAR

There are many types of chafe gear, from relatively simple and inexpensive fabric options
to those made with HMPE fiber that provide the utmost in protection.
For protection against moderate abrasion, an open-braid construction is appropriate—
such as Dynalene. This spliced-in chafe product provides great protection to the rope while
allowing easy inspection of the rope’s external and internal fiber conditions. Since Dynalene
is made of 100% Dyneema®, it is extremely abrasion resistant, lightweight, and easy to repair
in the field.
For more robust protection where frequent handling around abrasive surfaces puts a
Chafe gear extends the life of
premium on rope protection and snag resistance, DC Gard fits the bill. It has a tightly woven
your investment, adding real,
construction that completely covers the rope and is made of 100% Dyneema®. Also available
measurable value.
is TC Gard™, which has the same construction but is made with Technora® fiber for use where
extreme heat is an issue.

More information on surface preparation and chafe protection is available online at

SamsonRope.com under the Resources and Literature menu.

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EXTENDING SERVICE LIFE

EXTENDING SERVICE LIFE

THROUGH CONSTANT CARE
Getting the most out of your high-performance synthetic towing
system is relatively easy as long as proper care and consideration
are part of your everyday operation. Below are key activities that
should be addressed to prevent line failure.

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1 KEYS TO PREVENT LINE FAILURE AND

EXTEND SERVICE LIFE

1. Proper surface preparation, maintenance, and routine inspection

A 300-microinch finish (7.62 microns) for all deck hardware that comes
in contact with the rope is recommended. As long as synthetic ropes are
used exclusively, resurfacing won’t be required very often.

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2. Install lines under proper tension
A minimum load of 100–200 lb (45 kg–90 kg)* is recommended. Install the
first three layers on winches under tension. Crisscross subsequent layers
to minimize line-diving.

3. Prevent or remove all twist from the tow line

3 Twist can significantly shorten rope life by causing unbalanced loading of
the rope’s strands. When observed, remove twist as soon as possible—
it’s as simple as laying the rope out, and, working from the winch towards
the rope’s end, twisting the rope in the opposite direction until the strand
crowns are straight. Use of a swivel can help prevent (or minimize) twist
generated from messenger lines

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4. Always use chafe protection
Chafe protection should be used on all high-contact areas of the line.
The pendant should be protected from the point where it passes through
the chocks to the end of the eye. If the bullnose or fairlead is rough, chafe
gear should be placed there.

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5. Inspect the ship’s chocks 5
As you’re making the approach, look for the best surface conditions for
the rope. If there’s a better option, it should be discussed with the pilot.
It’s best to avoid roller chocks in general, and any chocks that are heavily
scored from use with wire ropes.

6. Keep a proper working angle on the rope during the maneuver

The angle of the rope measured from the horizontal determines the Photo © Brian Gauvin

load on the rope. In general, a short scope on the rope causes a higher 6
working angle on the rope and can dramatically increase the load on
the rope. Whenever possible, use the longest scope the towing situation
will safely allow.

If the tug exerts a force of 50 tons at an angle of 20 degrees,

the actual force on the line is 50 x 1.06 = 53.0 tons

LOAD
ANGLE MULTIPLIER
0° 1.00
20° The angle of the rope
10° 1.02
Bollard Pull = 50 tons
determines the load on the
20° 1.06
rope. Whenever possible, use
30° 1.15
40° 1.31
the longest scope the towing
Bollard Pull at 45° angle situation will safely allow.
50 x 1.41 = 70.5 tons 45° 1.41
50° 1.56
60° 2.00
70° 2.92
45° 80° 5.76

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7. Line inspection
Inspecting lines after each use is one of the best ways to mitigate
problems. Implementing a consistent protocol for crew to follow
will pay off. See page 16 for inspection guidelines and tools available
from Samson.

8. Documentation and residual strength testing

In order to establish retirement criteria for your vessel, documenting 8
information about your lines and completing residual strength
testing is a necessary step. See page 17 for more on Samson’s
residual test programs.

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 INSPECTION GUIDELINES AND
RESIDUAL STRENGTH TESTING
Regular inspections and Any rope that has been in use for a period of time will show normal wear and tear.
repair as needed will extend Some characteristics of a used rope will not reduce strength while others will. Below
the working life of high- we have defined normal conditions that should be inspected on a regular basis.
performance lines.
The following criteria should be considered when inspecting 12-strand ropes made
with Dyneema® fiber:

Examples included herein are the most common types of wear and damage to rope and are for illustration purposes only.
COMPRESSION PULLED STRAND
REPAIR REPAIR

>
WHAT Visible sheen WHAT > Strand pulled away from
> Stiffness reduced by flexing the rest of the rope
the rope > Is not cut or otherwise damaged
> Not to be confused with melting
CAUSE > Snagging on equipment
> Often seen on winch drums or surfaces
CAUSE > Fiber molding itself to the contact CORRECTIVE ACTION
surface under a radial load Work back into the rope. Request a copy of this handy
CORRECTIVE ACTION Flex the rope to remove reference tool from your Samson
compression. representative, or download the Samson app.

MELTED OR GLAZED DISCOLORATION INCONSISTENT DIAMETER

REPAIR OR RETIRE REPAIR OR RETIRE REPAIR OR RETIRE

>
WHAT Fused fibers WHAT > Fused fibers
> Brittle fibers WHAT > Flat areas
> Visibly charred and melted
fibers, yarns, and/or strands > Stiffness > Lumps and bumps
> Extreme stiffness CAUSE > Chemical contamination CAUSE > Broken internal strands
> Unchanged by flexing > Shock loading
CORRECTIVE ACTION If possible, remove
CAUSE > Exposure to excessive heat, shock affected section and re-splice with a CORRECTIVE ACTION If possible, remove
load, or a sustained high load standard end-for-end splice. If re-splicing affected section and re-splice with a
is not possible, retire the rope. standard end-for-end splice. If re-splicing
CORRECTIVE ACTION If possible, remove is not possible, retire the rope.
affected section and re-splice with a
standard end-for-end splice. If re-splicing
is not possible, retire the rope.
Inspection and Retirement
CUT STRANDS ABRASION Quick Reference Tool**
REPAIR OR RETIRE REPAIR OR RETIRE
During your inspection you must consider the
following before deciding to repair (when possible),
downgrade, or retire your rope:
> The length of the rope;
> the time it has been in service;
> the type of work it does;
> where the damage is, and;
> the extent of the damage.
WHAT > 12-STRANDS: Two or more WHAT > Broken filaments and yarns In general, it is recommended to:
cut strands in proximity
CAUSE > Abrasion > Repair the rope if the observed damage is in
8-STRANDS / 3-STRANDS: localized areas.
One or more cut strands > Sharp edges and surfaces
> Broken internal strands > Retire the rope if the damage is over
CAUSE > Abrasion extended areas.
CORRECTIVE ACTION Consult abrasion images*
> Sharp edges and surfaces and rate internal/external abrasion level
CORRECTIVE ACTION If possible, remove of rope. Evaluate rope based on its most
affected section and re-splice with a standard damaged section.
end-for-end splice. If re-splicing is not
n Minimal strength loss (continue use)
possible, retire the rope.
n Significant strength loss (consult Samson) **REFERENCES Cordage Institute International, International Guideline
CI2001-04, Fiber-Rope Inspection and Retirement Criteria: Guidelines
n Severe strength loss (retire rope) to Enhance Durability and the Safer Use of Rope, 2004.

*Refer to images on Inspection & Retirement Pocket Guide or Samson app

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INSPECTION TOOLS AND REFERENCE MATERIALS

In addition to performing on-site inspections, Samson offers several tools to assist crews
in inspecting and repairing mooring lines. From posters for display on the vessel, pocket
reference guides and online tools to a handy app for iPhone & iPad — Samson puts years
of knowledge, as well as complete splice instructions, at your fingertips.

Samson offers a range

of online and print tools
to assist in inspecting
high-performance
synthetic lines.

RESIDUAL TEST PROGRAM

Samson offers residual strength testing to aid operators/owners in
establishing retirement criteria. Samson is home to the most robust research
and development team in the industry. These resources test and analyze
thousands of ropes each year. Through proper documentation and testing,
your line replacement schedule will be predictable and manageable.
Recording data such as hours and
jobs completed in service, when TRACTOR MONTHLY LINE REPORT
and how the line is spliced, and VESSEL NAME MONTH MARCH YEAR 2018

descriptions of any damage help

GENERAL LINE INFO. MAIN LINE END FOR ENDED PENNANT
MANUFACTURER SAMSON SAMSON SAMSON
create a meaningful line history LINE TYPE
(Proton-8, AmSteel-Blue, etc.) AmSteel®-Blue AmSteel®-Blue Saturn-12

and useful residual strength testing. LINE SIZE

3" diameter
(9" Circ.)
3" diameter
(9" Circ.)
2-5/8" diameter
(8" Circ.)
DATE NEW 5/19/10 1/30/14 Samson’s testing capabilities
LENGTH NEW 600' 100'
PRESENT LENGTH 450' 100'
include certified elongation
SPLICED 1/30/14 Factory and break testing up to
DATE END FOR ENDED 1/30/14 N/A 1.1 million pounds.
PREVIOUS HOURS 3,604 1,918.5 0
HOURS THIS MONTH 103 7 7
TOTAL HOURS 3,707 1,925.5 7
PREVIOUS JOBS 3,174 1,770 0
JOBS THIS MONTH 100 6 6
Example of line TOTAL JOBS 3,274 1,776 6

history recordkeeping. VISUAL APPEARANCE N/A Good New

DESCRIBE DAMAGE
TO LINE N/A Fresh end N/A
WHEN DAMAGE
OCCURRED N/A N/A N/A
REMARKS: Cut off old eye and left attached to old pennant; end for ended hawser back to the
end that was load tested in 2011 (and broke stronger than new 8" line.) Old pennant retired at
1,094 jobs, 1,232 hours, on pallet in parking lot.
New Shackle 1/30/14

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ULTIMATE TUG SYSTEM COMPONENTS

BACKER LINE: EYE-TO-EYE SPLICE

QUANTUM-X™ CONNECTION
DPX ™ fiber technology An eye-to-eye connection retains the highest
enhances grip on the percentage of new rope breaking strength.
winch drum. Splicing single braids is simple and easily
performed on board.

MAINLINE: SATURN-12™
Specifically designed for the ultimate
in abrasion resistance to maximize
service life. If your rope is often
subjected to potential shock loads add
WINCH-BASED SYSTEM a section to the mainline for increased
elastic elongation.

FEATURED TUG MAINLINES

SATURN-12™ AMSTEEL®-BLUE
{882} CLASS II 12-STRAND {872} CLASS II 12-STRAND
FEATURES AND BENEFITS: FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
> Made with Dyneema® fiber > Made with Dyneema® fiber
> A size-for-size strength replacement for wire > 30–40% lighter than aramid ropes of the
at only 1/7th the weight same strength
> Decreased coefficient of friction at winch surfaces > A size-for-size strength replacement for wire rope
> Easy to handle, inspect, and splice at only 1/7th the weight
> Easy to inspect
> Flexible
> Excellent abrasion resistance
> Floats
> Flexible, torque-free construction
> Improved performance over standard HMPE ropes
> Floats
> Samson proprietary coating increases residual
> Highly flex-fatigue resistant
strength by as much as 15–20% and reduces
internal yarn-to-yarn abrasion > Maximum strength-to-weight ratio

SIZE / WEIGHT / ISO STRENGTH SIZE / WEIGHT / ISO STRENGTH

Diameter (INCHES) 2" 2-1/2" 3" 3-5/8" Diameter (INCHES) 2" 2-1/2" 3" 3-5/8"
Diameter (MM) 48 mm 60 mm 72 mm 88 mm Diameter (MM) 48 mm 60 mm 72 mm 88 mm
Weight per 100 ft 87.0 lb 148 lb 206 lb 340 lb Weight per 100 ft 87.0 lb 148 lb 206 lb 340 lb
Weight per 100 m 129 kg 220 kg 307 kg 506 kg Weight per 100 m 129 kg 220 kg 307 kg 506 kg
ISO 2307 Strength* 173 mt 267 mt 377 mt 662 mt ISO 2307 Strength* 173 mt 267 mt 377 mt 662 mt
Additional sizes available. Please contact customer service Additional sizes available. Please contact customer service
or see SamsonRope.com for specifications. or see SamsonRope.com for specifications.

AT PERCENT OF BREAK STRENGTH 10% 20% 30% AT PERCENT OF BREAK STRENGTH 10% 20% 30%
Elastic Elongation Percentage 0.46% 0.70% 0.96% Elastic Elongation Percentage 0.46% 0.70% 0.96%

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 MANEUVERING PENDANT
The pendant will take the abuse of rough undressed
chocks and bitts aboard the assisted vessel and
EYE-TO-EYE allow the main assist lines to be maintained.
SPLICE
CONNECTION
PENDANT WITH
DYNALENE™ CHAFE
PROTECTION

MESSENGER LINE
WORKING Samson recommends attaching a
FROM H-BITTS non-rotational braided messenger line
8-strands work well to a grommet folded over the eye.
on H-bitts, the unique
square-braided profile A swivel placed within 8 feet of the attachment point helps
provides additional reduce the amount of twist introduced as the tow
security to wraps. line is heaved aboard.

PROTON -8 ®
FUSION-12™
{830} CLASS II 8-STRAND {846} CLASS II 12-STRAND
FEATURES AND BENEFITS: FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
> Made with Dyneema® fiber and a polyester overlay > Made with Dyneema®-polyester fiber blend
to provide heat resistance and grip > Ability to downsize and store longer lengths
> High coefficient of friction on winches
> High strength-to-weight ratio > Easy to inspect
> Solid grip on winch drums, bitts, and capstans > Higher strength than lines made of 100% polyester
> Heat resistant > Improved abrasion resistance
> Low water absorption > Lighter than lines made of 100% polyester
> Torque-free construction > Reduced elongation
> Firm, yet flexible > Size-for-size, pulls heavier loads than traditional
> Easy to splice polyester lines

Not designed for use with H-bitts

SIZE / WEIGHT / ISO STRENGTH SIZE / WEIGHT / ISO STRENGTH

Diameter (INCHES) 2" 2-1/2" 3" 3-1/4" Diameter (INCHES) 2" 2-1/2" 3" 3-1/4"
Diameter (MM) 48 mm 60 mm 72 mm 80 mm Diameter (MM) 48 mm 60 mm 72 mm 80 mm
Weight per 100 ft 99.0 lb 149 mm 198 lb 254 lb Weight per 100 ft 93.3 lb 141 lb 204 lb 232 lb
Weight per 100 m 147 kg 222 kg 294 kg 378 kg Weight per 100 m 139 kg 210 kg 304 kg 345 kg
ISO 2307 Strength* 120 mt 200 mt 273 mt 317 mt ISO 2307 Strength* 89.5 mt 146 mt 187 mt 211 mt
Additional sizes available. Please contact customer service Additional sizes available. Please contact customer service
or see SamsonRope.com for specifications. or see SamsonRope.com for specifications.

AT PERCENT OF BREAK STRENGTH 10% 20% 30% AT PERCENT OF BREAK STRENGTH 10% 20% 30%
Elastic Elongation Percentage 0.58% 0.87% 0.96% Elastic Elongation Percentage 1.20% 1.70% 2.20%

*ISO strength specifications are for unspliced rope. All other strength specifications are for spliced rope.

For assistance in selecting the best line for your vessel and application, please contact
your Samson technical sales representative or email [email protected]

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ADDITIONAL TUG WORKING LINES
QUANTUM-X™
{847} CLASS II 12-STRAND
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
> Made with Dyneema®-polyester fiber blend
SIZE / WEIGHT / ISO STRENGTH > Reduced creep in applications with static load
Diameter (INCHES) 2" 2-1/2" 3" 3-1/4" > Enhanced abrasion resistance
Additional sizes
Diameter (MM) 48 mm 60 mm 72 mm 80 mm >
available. Please Enhanced grip from patented DPX™ fiber technology
contact customer Weight per 100 ft 78.2 lb 123 lb 174 lb 205 lb
service or see
> High coefficient of friction
Weight per 100 m 116 kg 183 kg 259 kg 305 kg
SamsonRope.com > Snag resistant
for specifications. ISO 2307 Strength* 152 mt 246 mt 353 mt 420 mt
> Easy to handle, inspect, and splice
> High strength

TURBO-RC™
{861} CLASS II CORE-DEPENDENT
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
SIZE / WEIGHT / ISO STRENGTH > Dyneema® core and cover
Diameter (INCHES) 2-5/8" 3" 3-1/4" 3-5/8" > Abrasion resistant
Additional sizes >
available. Please Diameter (MM) 64 mm 72 mm 80 mm 88 mm Excellent single-drum spooling capabilities
contact customer Weight per 100 ft 166 lb 216 lb 207 lb 279 lb > Advanced creep properties
service or see > Drum compression resistant
SamsonRope.com Weight per 100 m 247 kg 321 kg 308 kg 415 kg
for specifications. ISO 2307 Strength* 272 mt 340 mt 392 mt 500 mt > Excellent wear characteristics

TURBO-37™
{704} CLASS I DOUBLE BRAID
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
> Polyester core and cover
SIZE / WEIGHT / ISO STRENGTH
Additional sizes Diameter (INCHES) 2-5/8" 3" 3-1/4" 3-5/8"
> Abrasion resistant
available. Please
Diameter (MM) 64 mm 72 mm 80 mm 88 mm
> Excellent drum spooling capabilities
contact customer
service or see Weight per 100 ft 234 lb 327 lb 407 lb 496 lb > Excellent shock mitigation
SamsonRope.com Weight per 100 m 348 kg 487 kg 606 kg 738 kg > Firm shape retention on winch
for specifications. >
ISO 2307 Strength* 123 mt 167 mt 204 mt 244 mt High elasticity

SSR-1200-8™
{263} CLASS I 8-STRAND
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
> Made with Ultra Blue polyolefin-polyester blend
SIZE / WEIGHT / ISO STRENGTH > 15-18% lighter than 100% polyester ropes
Diameter (INCHES) 2-1/2" 3" 3-5/8" 4" > Durable
Additional sizes
available. Please Diameter (MM) 60 mm 72 mm 88 mm 96 mm > Flexible
contact customer Weight per 100 ft 156 lb 221 lb 327 lb 397 lb > High strength
service or see Weight per 100 m 232 kg 328 kg 486 kg 591 kg
SamsonRope.com > Hockle resistant
for specifications. ISO 2307 Strength* 68.0 mt 96.2 mt 142 mt 170 mt > Low elastic elongation
> Non-rotational

RP-12 NYLON™
{323} CLASS I ROUND PLAIT
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
> Made with nylon fiber
SIZE / WEIGHT / ISO STRENGTH > Easy to splice
Additional sizes Diameter (INCHES) 2-1/2" 3" 3-5/8" 4"
available. Please > Excellent wear characteristics
contact customer Diameter (MM) 60 mm 72 mm 88 mm 96 mm > High strength
service or see Weight per 100 ft 152 lb 220 lb 321 lb 389 lb
SamsonRope.com > Mitigates shock
Weight per 100 m 226 kg 327 kg 478 kg 579 kg
for specifications. > Pro-Gard Marine Finish
ISO 2307 Strength* 84.4 mt 122 mt 169 mt 204 mt

*ISO strength specifications are for unspliced rope. All other strength specifications are for spliced rope.

For assistance in selecting the best line for your vessel and application, please contact
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RP-12 SSR-1200™
{416} CLASS I ROUND PLAIT
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
> Made with Ultra Blue polyolefin-polyester blend
> 15–18% lighter than 100% polyester ropes SIZE / WEIGHT / ISO STRENGTH
> Excellent grip Diameter (INCHES) 2-1/2" 3" 3-5/8" 4"
Additional sizes
> Excellent heat resistance available. Please Diameter (MM) 60 mm 72 mm 88 mm 96 mm
> Firm, yet flexible contact customer Weight per 100 ft 160 lb 231 lb 342 lb 413 lb
service or see
Weight per 100 m 238 kg 344 kg 509 kg 615 kg
SamsonRope.com
for specifications. ISO 2307 Strength* 73.9 mt 104 mt 154 mt 186 mt

QUANTUM-8™
{863} CLASS II 8-STRAND
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
> Made with Dyneema®-polyester fiber blend
> Abrasion resistant
SIZE / WEIGHT / ISO STRENGTH
> Compression resistant on winch Additional sizes Diameter (INCHES) 2-1/2" 3" 3-5/8" 4"
> Excellent drum spooling capabilities available. Please
contact customer Diameter (MM) 60 mm 72 mm 88 mm 96 mm
> Excellent grip service or see Weight per 100 ft 144 lb 207 lb 289 lb 369 lb
> Flexible SamsonRope.com
Weight per 100 m 214 kg 308 kg 430 kg 549 kg
for specifications.
> Floats ISO 2307 Strength* 220 mt 311 mt 428 mt 544 mt
> High coefficient of friction
> High visibility *ISO strength specifications are for unspliced rope. All other strength specifications are for spliced rope.
> Lightweight

HIGH-PERFORMANCE CHAFE PROTECTION

MAXIMIZING SERVICE LIFE
Samson’s innovative chafe protection extends the service life of high-performance lines
DYNALENE™ {975}
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
> Made with 100% Dyneema® fiber
> Coated for enhanced abrasion resistance
> Easy inspection without removal An innovative construction that allows easy inspection
> Excellent durability without removal. Made with 100% Dyneema® fiber and
> Lightweight coated for enhanced abrasion resistance.
> Flexible
> Floats

DC GARD™ {706}
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
> Made with 100% Dyneema® fiber
> Superior durability
> Can be removed for rope inspection Tightly-braided cover made with Dyneema® If operating in regions
> Cut resistant fiber provides maximum protection. Designed where extreme heat is an issue,
> Lightweight for use in applications where frequent handling contact customer service for
> Flexible and use put a premium on rope protection
information about Samson’s TC Gard™
> Floats and resistance to snagging.
made with Technora®

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TUG MANEUVERING LINE PENDANTS
To ensure maximum service life of tug assist and maneuvering lines, Samson recommends the use of a Saturn-12
single-leg or strop pendant to take the abuse of rough undressed chocks and bitts aboard the assisted vessel
SINGLE-LEG The industry standard overall length for a STROP The industry standard overall length for a strop
single-leg pendant is 80 –120 feet (24.4–36.6 meters) with a pendant is 80–120 feet (24.4–36.6 meters). Strop strength is
1–3 foot soft eye, for mating to the mainline, and a 5–7 foot 1.6x the single-leg rope strengths. Strop configurations can
soft eye for the shipboard connection. Hardware and chafe be adjusted to share the wear over the length of the pendant.
protection can be added upon request. Hardware, chafe protection, and additional seizing can
be added upon request.

SINGLE-LEG SPECIFICATIONS Saturn-12™ STROP SPECIFICATIONS Saturn-12™

Size Size Samson Size Samson ISO 2307 Size Size Samson Size Samson ISO 2307
Diameter Circumference Min. Strength* Diameter Min. Strength* Strength** Diameter Circumference Min. Strength* Diameter Min. Strength* Strength**
INCHES INCHES POUNDS MILLIMETERS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS INCHES INCHES POUNDS MILLIMETERS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS

1-1/2" 4-1/2" 205,000 lb 36 mm 93.1 mt 103 mt 1-1/4" 3-3/4" 238,000 lb 30 mm 108 mt 120 mt
1-5/8" 5" 255,000 lb 40 mm 116 mt 128 mt 1-5/16" 4" 265,000 lb 32 mm 120 mt 134 mt
1-3/4" 5-1/2" 302,000 lb 44 mm 137 mt 152 mt 1-1/2" 4-1/2" 328,000 lb 36 mm 149 mt 165 mt
2" 6" 343,000 lb 48 mm 156 mt 173 mt 1-5/8" 5" 408,000 lb 40 mm 185 mt 206 mt
2-1/8" 6-1/2" 411,000 lb 52 mm 187 mt 207 mt 1-3/4" 5-1/2" 482,000 lb 44 mm 219 mt 243 mt
2-1/4" 7" 488,000 lb 56 mm 219 mt 244 mt 2" 6" 548,000 lb 48 mm 249 mt 276 mt
2-1/2" 7-1/2" 529,000 lb 60 mm 240 mt 267 mt 2-1/8" 6-1/2" 658,000 lb 52 mm 298 mt 332 mt
2-5/8" 8" 596,000 lb 64 mm 270 mt 300 mt 2-1/4" 7" 774,000 lb 56 mm 351 mt 390 mt
2-3/4" 8-1/2" 662,000 lb 68 mm 300 mt 333 mt 2-1/2" 7-1/2" 847,000 lb 60 mm 384 mt 427 mt
3" 9" 749,000 lb 72 mm 340 mt 377 mt 2-5/8" 8" 953,000 lb 64 mm 432 mt 480 mt
3-1/4" 10" 906,000 lb 80 mm 411 mt 457 mt *Spliced strength
*Spliced strength **This standard replaces BS EN 919 and ISO 2307:1995 and is for unspliced strengths.
**This standard replaces BS EN 919 and ISO 2307:1995 and is for unspliced strengths.

TUG PENDANT CONNECTIONS

Samson recommends the use of an eye-to-eye connection to attach the mainline to the pendant. Pendants can also be
connected to the mainline by way of a cow-hitch connection (also known as "chain link" or "spectacle" connection).

EYE-TO-EYE CONNECTION
The eye-to-eye connection provides a suitable method
of joining two ropes of similar diameter without the
use of thimbles or other hardware. It yields 90 to
100% strength efficiency.
AmSteel -Blue
®
mainline with eye-to-eye connection to AmSteel -Blue
®
pendant.

COW-HITCH CONNECTION Cow-Hitch

Connection
The cow-hitch connection provides a suitable
method of joining two ropes of similar diameter
without the use of thimbles or other hardware.
It yields approximately 85% strength efficiency.
AmSteel -Blue
®
cow hitched to AmSteel -Blue
®
pendant.

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DRUM WORKING LINES

Weight and strength data
by size
SATURN-12™ QUANTUM-X™ AMSTEEL®-BLUE
Diameter Circumference Weight Strength Weight Strength Weight Strength
PER PER SAMSON ISO 2307 PER PER SAMSON ISO 2307 PER PER SAMSON ISO 2307
100 feet 100 m MBS* STRENGTH** 100 feet 100 m MBS* STRENGTH** 100 feet 100 m MBS* STRENGTH**
inches mm inches mm POUNDS KILOGRAMS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS POUNDS KILOGRAMS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS POUNDS KILOGRAMS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS

2" 48 mm 6" 144 mm 87.0 lb 129 kg 156 mt 173 mt 78.2 lb 116 kg 136 mt 152 mt 87.0 lb 129 kg 156 mt 173 mt
2-1/8" 52 mm 6-1/2" 156 mm 109 lb 162 kg 187 mt 207 mt 89.4 lb 133 kg 156 mt 173 mt 109 lb 162 kg 187 mt 207 mt
2-1/4" 56 mm 7" 168 mm 116 lb 173 kg 219 mt 244 mt 97.8 lb 146 kg 170 mt 189 mt 116 lb 173 kg 219 mt 244 mt
2-1/2" 60 mm 7-1/2" 180 mm 148 lb 220 kg 240 mt 267 mt 123 lb 183 kg 221 mt 246 mt 148 lb 220 kg 240 mt 267 mt
2-5/8" 64 mm 8" 192 mm 167 lb 248 kg 270 mt 300 mt 134 lb 199 kg 241 mt 268 mt 167 lb 248 kg 270 mt 300 mt
2-3/4" 68 mm 8-1/2" 204 mm 187 lb 278 kg 300 mt 333 mt 146 lb 217 kg 266 mt 295 mt 187 lb 278 kg 300 mt 333 mt
3" 72 mm 9" 216 mm 206 lb 307 kg 340 mt 377 mt 174 lb 259 kg 318 mt 353 mt 206 lb 307 kg 340 mt 377 mt
3-1/4" 80 mm 10" 240 mm 240 lb 357 kg 411 mt 457 mt 205 lb 305 kg 378 mt 420 mt 240 lb 357 kg 411 mt 457 mt

DRUM WORKING LINES

Weight and strength data
by size
FUSION-12™ TURBO-37™ RP-12 SSR-1200™
Diameter Circumference Weight Strength Weight Strength Weight Strength
PER PER SAMSON ISO 2307 PER PER SAMSON ISO 2307 PER PER SAMSON ISO 2307
100 feet 100 m MBS* STRENGTH** 100 feet 100 m MBS* STRENGTH** 100 feet 100 m MBS* STRENGTH**
inches mm inches mm POUNDS KILOGRAMS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS POUNDS KILOGRAMS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS POUNDS KILOGRAMS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS

2" 48 mm 6" 144 mm 93.3 lb 139 kg 80.5 mt 89.5 mt N/A N/A N/A N/A 102 lb 152 kg 41.6 mt 46.3 mt
2-1/8" 52 mm 6-1/2" 156 mm 104 lb 155 kg 89.3 mt 99.2 mt N/A N/A N/A N/A 120 lb 179 kg 49.0 mt 54.4 mt
2-1/4" 56 mm 7" 168 mm 115 lb 171 kg 98.1 mt 109 mt N/A N/A N/A N/A 136 lb 202 kg 56.7 mt 63.1 mt
2-1/2" 60 mm 7-1/2" 180 mm 141 lb 210 kg 119 mt 133 mt N/A N/A N/A N/A 160 lb 238 kg 66.5 mt 73.9 mt
2-5/8" 64 mm 8" 192 mm 156 lb 232 kg 131 mt 146 mt 234 lb 348 kg 111 mt 123 mt 176 lb 262 kg 71.4 mt 79.4 mt
2-3/4" 68 mm 8-1/2" 204 mm 171 lb 254 kg 143 mt 159 mt 279 lb 415 kg 130 mt 145 mt 199 lb 296 kg 83.3 mt 92.5 mt
3" 72 mm 9" 216 mm 204 lb 304 kg 169 mt 187 mt 327 lb 487 kg 151 mt 167 mt 231 lb 344 kg 93.9 mt 104 mt
3-1/4" 80 mm 10" 240 mm 232 lb 345 kg 190 mt 211 mt 407 lb 606 kg 184 mt 204 mt 286 lb 426 kg 114 mt 127 mt
*Spliced strength **This standard replaces BS EN 919 and ISO 2307:1995 and is for unspliced strengths.

H-BITT WORKING LINES

Weight and strength data
by size
PROTON-8™ QUANTUM-X™ QUANTUM-8™
Diameter Circumference Weight Strength Weight Strength Weight Strength
PER PER SAMSON ISO 2307 PER PER SAMSON ISO 2307 PER PER SAMSON ISO 2307
100 feet 100 m MBS* STRENGTH** 100 feet 100 m MBS* STRENGTH** 100 feet 100 m MBS* STRENGTH**
inches mm inches mm POUNDS KILOGRAMS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS POUNDS KILOGRAMS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS POUNDS KILOGRAMS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS

2" 48 mm 6" 144 mm 99.0 lb 147 kg 108 mt 120 mt 78.2 lb 116 kg 136 mt 152 mt 92.0 lb 137 kg 131 mt 146 mt
2-1/8" 52 mm 6-1/2" 156 mm 112 lb 167 kg 126 mt 140 mt 89.4 lb 133 kg 156 mt 173 mt 104 lb 155 kg 147 mt 163 mt
2-1/4" 56 mm 7" 168 mm 125 lb 186 kg 143 mt 159 mt 97.8 lb 146 kg 170 mt 189 mt 116 lb 173 kg 161 mt 179 mt
2-1/2" 60 mm 7-1/2" 180 mm 149 lb 222 kg 180 mt 200 mt 123 lb 183 kg 221 mt 246 mt 144 lb 214 kg 198 mt 220 mt
2-5/8" 64 mm 8" 192 mm 172 lb 257 kg 198 mt 220 mt 134 lb 199 kg 241 mt 268 mt 158 lb 235 kg 216 mt 240 mt
2-3/4" 68 mm 8-1/2" 204 mm 188 lb 280 kg 212 mt 236 mt 146 lb 217 kg 266 mt 295 mt 174 lb 259 kg 237 mt 263 mt
3" 72 mm 9" 216 mm 198 lb 294 kg 246 mt 273 mt 174 lb 259 kg 318 mt 353 mt 207 lb 308 kg 280 mt 311 mt
3-1/4" 80 mm 10" 240 mm 254 lb 378 kg 285 mt 317 mt 205 lb 305 kg 378 mt 420 mt 243 lb 362 kg 327 mt 363 mt
*Spliced strength **This standard replaces BS EN 919 and ISO 2307:1995 and is for unspliced strengths.

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 SAMSON & DSM DYNEEMA
Strong relationship delivers customer benefits
The strong and successful partnership between Samson —“The Strongest
Name in Rope”—and DSM Dyneema— Creator of Dyneema® “The World’s
Strongest Fiber”— is delivering innovative, high-quality solutions for
customers around the world.
As a leader in rope design and manufacturing, Samson has a long history of
supplying synthetic lines made with Dyneema® to all markets, with a proven
track record of high performance and long service life. Samson and DSM
have collaborated since 1996, when AmSteel ®-Blue was developed to take full
advantage of the benefits of 100% Dyneema®, and quickly became the most
trusted steel wire rope replacement on the market.
Samson has been working with DSM Dyneema since converting their first
tanker fleet to AmSteel ®-Blue in the 1990s. Samson and DSM Dyneema
leverage each other’s knowledge and technical capabilities through joint
development and testing programs. Such collaboration delivers the best
combinations of fibers, rope constructions, and coatings to customers.
The result—improved performance, reliability, and service life.
Samson and DSM Dyneema—redefining the
SAMSON
strongestAND DSM
and safest DYNEEMA
rope for maritime solutions.
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