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Note: 1) Please note that a counted broken wire always has two ends. 2) Shall be applied exclusively to those sections of rope running only over steel sheaves

and/or spooling on a single-layer drum. For single layer spooling ordinary lay ropes have to be used. The wire breaks are randomly distributed. 3) Shall be applied

exclusively to those sections of rope spooling on a multi-layer drum. 4) The values are valid only in conjunction with footnote 3 and apply to deterioration that occurs

at the cross-over zones and interference between wraps due to fleet angle effects. Note: These values do not apply to those sections of rope running only over

sheaves but do not spool on the multi-layer drum! 5) d = nominal rope diameter 6) Twice the number of broken wires listed may be applied to ropes on mechanisms

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All ropes, when they are not part of a lot of slings, must bear a plate or a fixed ring that shows at least the references of the manufacture and the certificate of conformity.

The 150 ton Test Bench, that has been ratified by the Milan Polytechnic Institute and by the Italian Shipping Register, has been built with special attention for carrying out tests of any type, including pre-tensioning on ropes and resistance tests on any type of terminal for steel wire ropes. The device used to test micro cables and single wires making up ropes with diameters exceeding 42 mm has also been ratified by the Milan Polytechnic Institute; along with the Keller and Bohacek instrument it is the obvious completion of the Test Bench for testing steel ropes. Moreover, Sirtef is equipped with all the measuring instruments that are needed to guarantee an effective dimensional control of the marketed products.

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ISO 43091 Number of verope Rope category load-bearing relevant rope parts see footnote 2 relevant rope parts see footnote 3/4 high performance wire number RCN wires in the outer rope construction acc. ISO 4309 over a length of over a length of strands 6 x d5 30 x d 5 6 x d5 30 x d 5

relevant rope parts relevant rope partsverope high Number of Rope category see footnote 2 see footnote 3/4 Nominal ropeperformance load-bearing number diameter d Class M1 to M4 or class unknown6 All classes M1 to M8 wire rope wires in the RCN acc. (mm)construction outer strands ISO 4309 Ordinary lay Lang lay Ordinary and Lang lay

2 2 SAMSON Samson brings products to the commercial marine market that save time and operational costs, while increasing levels of handling crew safety and efficiency. SAMSON ROPE

3 SAMSON 3 Samson: The link between technology and practical application. Samson s engineered synthetic rope products are stronger, lighter, last longer, are easier and safer to handle, and significantly reduce operating costs. It s been proven in actual operating tests over several years with major commercial marine operators. As a replacement for wire rope in Mooring applications the savings are real and significant in both time and costs. For Tug Assist operations, smaller crews are required for rope handling, and the new synthetics from Samson outlast competing products by a considerable margin. The results are reduced cost of operations and reduced operating times in both moorings and ship assists, as well as a safer, more efficient workplace with reduced potential for environmental damage. Samson: a tradition of strength, a legacy of innovation. These products are the result of Samson s commitment to technological leadership in rope design and manufacturing. It is not a new idea; for over 125 years Samson has been developing innovative products bringing the best of current fiber technology to the workplace. Samson partners with our customers to provide engineered solutions to real-world problems, and follows up with assistance at installations, full documentation, and training on rope inspection and retirement criteria. We re committed to making certain all our products perform as designed no matter what the application. Samson has made a significant investment in research and development and quality assurance. We maintain one of the largest test facilities in the industry, with tensile testing capacity that is unmatched. Every product is fully documented to comply with all specifications. Throughout the years, Samson Rope Technologies has remained at the forefront of fiber technology. Working closely with the world s leading fiber suppliers, Samson engineers are among the first to incorporate the latest developments in fiber technology to provide unique solutions to industry challenges. As the interface between fiber development and practical application, Samson brings products to the commercial marine market that save time and operational costs, increase crew rope handling safety, and reduce the need for environmentally damaging maintenance routines. Bring the strength of Samson to your Commercial Marine operation. Let Samson be part of the solution to your operational problems. Talk to an application engineer or trained sales representative who can recommend a product for your application, or help develop a solution engineered and produced specifically to address the requirements of your operation. The strength of Samson will help make your marine operations safer and more efficient while reducing operating costs

4 4 SAMSON From research and development Through testing and documentation To the manufacturing floor Samson has dedicated more resources than any other cordage manufacturer to the continued development of high performance synthetic rope products. A Legacy of Innovation Built on a Commitment to Technology. Research & Development We maintain one of the largest research and development organizations in the industry fully equipped with the latest laboratory facilities, abrasion testing equipment, and one of the highest capacity tensile testers (1.1 million pounds) of any manufacturer worldwide. Staffed by fiber technologists and engineers dedicated to the development of more efficient and stronger ropes, Samson continues to lead the industry in technological developments in fibers, coatings and constructions. The staff works directly with the leading fiber manufacturers to explore and assess the properties of new fibers in development. A close relationship with DSM High Performance Fibers BV, makers of Dyneema, insures Samson will remain on the forefront of new fiber technology. This partnership with our fiber suppliers is a key to innovation, research and development. The engineering staff also works closely with field sales personnel as application engineers. This interactive relationship allows us to be responsive to the operational concerns of our customers. From on-site assistance with installation of new products, to evaluation of product performance and the development of safety standards, the application engineer is an integral part of the field sales team. SAMSON ROPE Samson s Vice President of Research & Development frequently visits Samson customers to inspect and evaluate product performance and research new product development.

5 SAMSON 5 Samson ropes are designed and built to meet real world challenges. All new product development as well as production of existing product is subject to stringent inspection, testing and documentation. Our plants are equipped with certified test equipment to assess the characteristics of all raw materials as well as finished goods. Testing capabilities include: Certified elongation and break testing of rope up to 1.1 million pounds sample lengths of up to 50 feet. Wet and dry accelerated and reverse bend abrasion testing Rope analysis for construction and fiber type Extraction testing for lubricant content of rope Termination evaluation and development Samson was one of the first U.S. rope manufacturers to receive ISO 9001 certification, a natural progression of our existing Quality Assurance Program that incorporates: Integrated product development and production software that translates engineering specifications into production orders for manufacturing Specialized production documents for processing high modulus fibers Standardized procedures for inspection, analysis, and testing of in-process product as well as finished goods Individual specifications for all products About this Catalog: Classification of Rope Products by Class I & Class II We have divided our product offering into two classes of ropes. Class II Ropes are produced from high performance synthetic fibers that are designed as potential replacements for wire rope applications. Class I Ropes are constructed of traditional synthetic fibers that are not designed as alternative products for wire rope replacement. A detailed description of Class II and Class I Ropes, is located in the Glossary of Terms on pages The designation of Class II and Class I Ropes to a specific product should also be used in selecting the appropriate Samson splice and testing procedure for that product. Table of Contents: High Performance Ropes (Class II) AmSteel-Blue... [code 872]... 6 Force-8... [code 871]... 7 Neutron-8... [code 867]... 8 Proton 8... [code 830]... 9 DPX [code 865] TSII Premium... [code 880] Validator [code 446] Tech [code 890] Comparative Data Primary Mooring Lines Pendants for Primary Mooring Lines Secondary Mooring Lines Tug Assist/Manuvering Lines Pendants for Tug Assist/Manuvering Lines Samson Engineered Solutions Testimonials and Product Solutions Standard Performance Ropes (Class I) Round Plait: SSR [code 416] Round Plait: Polyester... [code 402] Round Plait: Ultra Blue... [code 333] Round Plait: PNX... [code 415] Double Braid: 2-In-1 Stable Braid... [code 506] Double Braid: 2-In-1 Super Strong Nylon [code 472] Strand: SSR [code 263] Strand: SSR [code 220] Strand: Ultra Blue... [code 252] Strand: Ultra Blue... [code 130] Strand: Pro-Set Nylon... [code 256] Strand: Pro-Set Nylon... [code 170] Strand: SSR-301R... [code 226] Accessories Splicing Tools & Instructions Thimbles Chafe Protection Based on our Quality Assurance Program, Samson has received product type approval certifications from: ABS American Bureau of Shipping NK Nippon Kaiji Kyokai DNV Det Norske Veritas Product certifications are available upon request with order placement. As a long standing active member of the Cordage Institute, Samson has been a major contributor in developing standards and specifications on behalf of the Cordage Institute. Technical Support Information Samthane Coatings Fiber Characteristics & Rope Constructions Elongation Components & Definitions Rope Handling Winch, Bending Radius & Pin Diameter Info Standards for Strength & Determination Rope Insepction & Retirement Guidlines Glossary of Terms Standards Conversion Chart Spotlight Gallery... 51

6 6 SAMSON AMSTEEL-BLUE: The best all-around Dyneema rope, a direct replacement for wire ropes proven to reduce tug assist and mooring costs. Features: Uses Dyneema SK-75 HMPE fiber A size for size strength replacement for wire rope at only 1/7th the weight Torque-free, very flexible, easy to handle Similar elastic elongation to wire rope Easily inspected or field spliced Applications: Primary vessel mooring lines Tractor tug working lines off winch drum Face and wing wires for push tugs Emergency and seismic tow lines Floats AmSteel-Blue is a proven cost-saving replacement for wire rope in key applications where strength, weight and safety are important. Recognized worldwide as the standard for single braid HMPE ropes, AmSteel-Blue is easily spliced and inspected. These features, with the superior wear and flex fatigue of Dyneema SK-75 fiber and Samthane coating, are combined in a torque-free 12-strand single braid design. The result is an industry leading braided synthetic rope that outlasts wire rope and has proven operator cost saving benefits. AmSteel-Blue, at only 1/7th the weight of wire, requires less committed crew for mooring operations, significantly reduces mooring times and tug costs, and improves crew safety. The reduced weight, high strength and low stretch also make it ideal for Tug Assist/maneuvering lines, resulting in quick, efficient connections and control response. AmSteel-Blue is proven to provide longer service life and reduced costs in a variety of applications. Standardized working pendants are available for mooring and tug assist lines, see page (14 & 17). Recommended for split drum winch applications; not recommended for use on H-bitts, capstans or cleats if surging or rendering the rope is required. 12-Strand AMSTEEL-BLUE Size Size Weight lbs. SRT Size Weight KG SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Per 100 FT. MBS/lbs. Dia. mm Per 100 M MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 3/16" 9/16" 1.0 lbs. 4,900 lbs. 5mm 1.5 Kg 2.2 MT 2.5 MT 1/4" 3/4" 1.6 lbs. 7,700 lbs. 6mm 2.4 Kg 3.5 MT 3.9 MT 5/16" 1" 2.7 lbs. 12,300 lbs. 8mm 4.0 Kg 5.6 MT 6.2 MT 3/8" 1-1/8" 3.6 lbs. 17,600 lbs. 9mm 5.4 Kg 8.0 MT 8.9 MT 7/16" 1-1/4" 4.2 lbs. 21,500 lbs. 11mm 6.3 Kg 9.8 MT 10.8 MT 1/2" 1-1/2" 6.4 lbs. 30,600 lbs. 12mm 9.5 Kg 13.9 MT 15.4 MT 9/16" 1-3/4" 7.9 lbs. 36,500 lbs. 14mm 11.8 Kg 16.6 MT 18.4 MT 5/8" 2" 10.2 lbs. 47,500 lbs. 16mm 15.2 Kg 21.5 MT 23.9 MT 3/4" 2-1/4" 13.3 lbs. 58,000 lbs. 18mm 19.8 Kg 26.3 MT 29.2 MT 7/8" 2-3/4" 19.6 lbs. 81,700 lbs. 22mm 29.2 Kg 37.1 MT 41.2 MT 1" 3" 21.8 lbs. 98,100 lbs. 24mm 32.4 Kg 44.5 MT 49.4 MT 1-1/16" 3-1/4" 27.5 lbs. 118,000 lbs. 26mm 40.9 Kg 53.5 MT 59.5 MT 1-1/8" 3-1/2" 31.9 lbs. 133,000 lbs. 28mm 47.5 Kg 60.3 MT 67.0 MT 1-1/4" 3-3/4" 36.2 lbs. 149,000 lbs. 30mm 53.9 Kg 67.6 MT 75.1 MT 1-5/16" 4" 41.8 lbs. 166,000 lbs. 32mm 62.2 Kg 75.3 MT 83.7 MT 1 3/8" 4-1/8" 45.0 lbs. 185,000 lbs. 34mm 67.0 Kg 83.9 MT 93.2 MT 1-1/2" 4-1/2" 51.7 lbs. 205,000 lbs. 36mm 76.9 Kg 93.0 MT MT 1-5/8" 5" 65.2 lbs. 255,000 lbs. 40mm 97.0 Kg MT MT 1-3/4" 5-1/2" 78.4 lbs. 302,000 lbs. 44mm Kg MT MT 2" 6" 87.0 lbs. 343,000 lbs. 48mm Kg MT MT 2-1/8" 6-1/2" lbs. 411,000 lbs. 52mm Kg MT MT 2-1/4" 7" lbs. 484,000 lbs. 56mm Kg MT MT 2-1/2" 7-1/2" lbs. 529,000 lbs. 60mm Kg MT MT 2-5/8" 8" lbs. 595,000 lbs. 64mm Kg MT MT 2-3/4" 8-1/2" lbs. 662,000 lbs. 68mm Kg MT MT 3" 9" lbs. 748,000 lbs. 72mm Kg MT MT 3-1/4" 10" lbs. 906,000 lbs. 80mm Kg MT MT AMSTEEL-BLUE Product Code: 872 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Class II Rope Specific Gravity:.98 (floats) Elastic Elongation Percentage: At % of break strength 10% % 20% % 30% % Splicing Procedures Required: EYE SPLICE 12-Strand/Class II Rope END FOR END SPLICE 12-Strand/Class II Rope SAMSON samsonrope.com

7 FORCE-8 SAMSON 7 FORCE-8: A unique, patented construction Dyneema mooring line with a firm cross section specially designed for single/split drum winch applications. Features: 8x3 Torque-free braided construction minimizes drum compression A floating, flexible Dyneema SK-75 HMPE fiber rope Lightweight handling for crews with increased safety Ease of splicing and excellent UV resistance Applications: Primary vessel mooring line Face and wing wires for push tugs First line ashore salvage line Small vessel emergency tow line Deep water lifting line The unique, patented construction has a firm cross-section designed for single drum and split drum winch applications. The firm construction results in reduced compression and minimizes diving on the drum, while still providing the high strength, low weight, and excellent flex fatigue resistance of a Dyneema rope. The Samthane coating applied to the rope gives added wear protection without impacting flexibility or ease of splicing. Force-8 is available in long continuous production block creel lengths to meet the needs of deep water mooring or lifting projects. The design of Force-8 allows for easy visual inspection and verification of internal and external strand wear. Recommended for split drum or single drum winch applications; not recommended for use on H-bitts, capstans or cleats if surging or rendering the rope is required. 8x3-Strand FORCE-8 Product Code: 871 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Class II Rope Specific Gravity:.98 (floats) Elastic Elongation Percentage: At % of break strength 10% % 20% % 30% % Splicing Procedures Required: EYE SPLICE 8x3-Strand/Class II Rope END FOR END SPLICE 8x3-Strand/Class II Rope Size Size Weight lbs. SRT Size Weight KG SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Per 100 FT. MBS/lbs. Dia. mm Per 100 M MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 1" 3" 21.6 lbs. 85,000 lbs. 24mm 32.1 Kg 38.6 MT 42.8 MT 1-1/16" 3-1/4" 25.3 lbs. 98,000 lbs. 26mm 37.7 Kg 44.5 MT 49.4 MT 1-1/8" 3-1/2" 29.2 lbs. 112,000 lbs. 28mm 43.5 Kg 50.8 MT 56.4 MT 1-1/4" 3-3/4" 33.4 lbs. 127,000 lbs. 30mm 49.7 Kg 57.6 MT 64.0 MT 1-5/16" 4" 37.9 lbs. 143,000 lbs. 32mm 56.4 Kg 64.9 MT 72.1 MT 1-3/8" 4-1/8" 41.0 lbs. 152,000 lbs. 34mm 61.0 Kg 68.9 MT 76.6 MT 1-1/2" 4-1/2" 47.6 lbs. 176,000 lbs. 36mm 70.8 Kg 79.8 MT 88.7 MT 1-5/8" 5" 58.5 lbs. 213,000 lbs. 40mm 87.1 Kg 96.6 MT MT 1-3/4" 5-1/2" 70.4 lbs. 253,000 lbs. 44mm Kg MT MT 2" 6" 83.4 lbs. 296,000 lbs. 48mm Kg MT MT Product Spotlight Samson uses Dyneema SK-75 HMPE (High Modulous PolyEthylene) fiber for high performance ropes to maximize strength and minimize weight. Dyneema SK-75 represents the most technically advanced virgin HMPE fiber available for rope manufacturing. Since it is not a post-drawn or heat-set HMPE fiber, SK-75 translates into Samson ropes with the highest flex-fatigue resistance and longest service life; superior to other synthetics such as nylon, olefins, polyester or aramids. SAMSON SAMSON ROPE TECHNOLOGIES

8 8 SAMSON NEUTRON-8: The strongest rope made by Samson. Patented 8x3-Strand Dyneema construction with a firm cross section for use on winches. Features: Firm shape retention on single drum winch applications Available in large diameter sizes and long lengths without internal braider splices Low stretch, high durability and easy to splice A flexible Dyneema SK-75 HMPE fiber rope A floating wire rope replacement Applications: Tractor Tug single drum assist/ Maneuvering Lines Specialized deep water mooring or lifting projects First line ashore/emergency tow line Wire rope lifting sling replacement Neutron-8 is an excellent floating replacement for large diameter wire rope or chain. The unique, patented Dyneema construction results in the highest strength to weight ratio, with reduced compression and less diving on winch drums. Neutron-8 s features make it ideal for tractor tug working lines and a variety of specialty deep water applications where long lengths, high strength and low weight are critical. If high strength, flexibility and lightweight are the prime performance requirements for your application, Neutron-8 sets the standard. Recommended for split drum or single drum winch applications; not recommended for use on H-bitts, capstans or cleats if surging or rendering the rope is required. 8x3-Strand NEUTRON-8 Size Size Weight lbs. SRT Size Weight KG SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Per 100 FT. MBS/lbs. Dia. mm Per 100 M MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 2" 6" 89.8 lbs. 405,000 lbs. 48mm Kg MT MT 2-1/8" 6-1/2" lbs. 441,000 lbs. 52mm Kg MT MT 2-1/4" 7" lbs. 490,000 lbs. 56mm Kg MT MT 2-1/2" 7-1/2" lbs. 596,000 lbs. 60mm Kg MT MT 2-5/8" 8" lbs. 652,000 lbs. 64mm Kg MT MT 2-3/4" 8-1/2" lbs. 711,000 lbs. 68mm Kg MT MT 3" 9" lbs. 835,000 lbs. 72mm Kg MT MT 3-1/4" 10" lbs. 998,000 lbs. 80mm Kg MT MT 3-5/8" 11" lbs. 1,185,000 lbs. 88mm Kg MT MT 4" 12" lbs. 1,422,000 lbs. 96mm Kg MT MT 4-1/4" 13" lbs. 1,591,000 lbs. 104mm Kg MT MT 4-5/8" 14" lbs. 1,861,000 lbs. 112mm Kg MT MT 5" 15" lbs. 2,150,000 lbs. 120mm Kg MT 1,083.6 MT 5-1/4" 16" lbs. 2,353,000 lbs. 128mm Kg 1,067.3 MT 1,185.9 MT 5-1/2" 17" lbs. 2,565,000 lbs. 136mm Kg 1,163.5 MT 1,292.8 MT 6" 18" lbs. 3,013,000 lbs. 144mm Kg 1,366.7 MT 1,518.6 MT Product Spotlight Samson pioneered the implementation of HMPE tug assist lines with Amsteel-Blue. The extremely lightweight, low water absorbing braided Dyneema ropes have replaced wire rope or other larger circumference and heavier polyester working lines. Products such as Amsteel-Blue, Neutron-8, and Proton 8 allow tug operators to handle lines with fewer crew members, thus saving money. NEUTRON-8 Product Code: 876 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Class II Rope Specific Gravity:.98 (floats) Elastic Elongation Percentage: At % of break strength 10% % 20% % 30% % Splicing Procedures Required: EYE SPLICE 8x3-Strand/Class II Rope END FOR END SPLICE 8x3-Strand/Class II Rope SAMSON samsonrope.com

9 SAMSON 9 PROTON 8: The grip needed for H-bitt operations, with the strength of Dyneema in a firm yet flexible rope. Features: High grip and heat resistance High strength to weight ratio with low water absorption for lightweight handling Flexible, torque-free 8-strand with a firm cross-section Easy to field splice Applications: Tug Assist/Maneuvering Lines on H-bitts Primary or secondary vessel mooring lines Ship tug lines stored on winch drum or faked on deck Barge tie-up lines Proton 8 is an excellent versatile Dyneema HMPE rope which provides cost saving benefits in a multitude of marine applications. Proton 8 uses Dyneema SK-75 for high strength and low weight with a polyester overlay to provide the heat resistance and grip necessary for use on bitts and capstans. Its firm, flexible, torque-free construction performs well on both single and split drum winches. Compared to all polyester or polyester/polypro combo ropes, Proton 8 is over twice as strong and weighs less size for size. It provides substantially better service life, is almost neutrally buoyant, and has low water absorption for ease and speed of handling during deployment and retrieval. The yellow Samthane coating insures maximum wear resistance and service life while making Proton 8 highly visible. This unique Dyneema working line is a proven solution to the problem of large, heavy ropes that are difficult to manage, and add opportunity for crew injury. 8-Strand Designed for use on H-bitts and capstans for surging and rendering. PROTON 8 Product Code: 830 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Class II Rope Specific Gravity: 1.09 Elastic Elongation Percentage: At % of break strength 10% % 20% % 30% % Splicing Procedures Required: EYE SPLICE 8-Strand/Class II Rope END FOR END SPLICE 8-Strand/Class II Rope Size Size Weight lbs. SRT Size Weight KG SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Per 100 FT. MBS/lbs. Dia. mm Per 100 M MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 1" 3" 25.0 lbs. 55,000 lbs. 24mm 37.2 Kg 24.9 MT 27.7 MT 1-1/8" 3-1/2" 30.5 lbs. 69,000 lbs. 28mm 45.4 Kg 31.3 MT 34.8 MT 1-1/4" 3-3/4" 38.5 lbs. 87,000 lbs. 30mm 57.3 Kg 39.5 MT 43.8 MT 1-5/16" 4" 41.5 lbs. 104,000 lbs. 32mm 61.8 Kg 47.2 MT 52.4 MT 1-3/8" 4-1/8" 46.0 lbs. 108,000 lbs. 34mm 68.5 Kg 49.0 MT 54.4 MT 1-1/2" 4-1/2" 55.4 lbs. 125,000 lbs. 36mm 82.4 Kg 56.7 MT 63.0 MT 1-5/8" 5" 68.0 lbs. 140,000 lbs. 40mm Kg 63.5 MT 70.6 MT 1-3/4" 5-1/2" 74.8 lbs. 190,000 lbs. 44mm Kg 86.2 MT 95.8 MT 2" 6" 99.0 lbs. 237,000 lbs. 48mm Kg MT MT 2-1/8" 6-1/2" lbs. 277,000 lbs. 52mm Kg MT MT 2-1/4" 7" lbs. 316,000 lbs. 56mm Kg MT MT 2-3/8" 7-1/8" lbs. 383,000 lbs. 57mm Kg MT MT 2-1/2" 7-1/2" lbs. 396,000 lbs. 60mm Kg MT MT 2-5/8" 8" lbs. 435,000 lbs. 64mm Kg MT MT 2-3/4" 8-1/2" lbs. 468,000 lbs. 68mm Kg MT MT 3" 9" lbs. 542,000 lbs. 72mm Kg MT MT 3-1/4" 10" lbs. 628,000 lbs. 80mm Kg MT MT PROTON 8 SAMSON SAMSON ROPE TECHNOLOGIES

10 10 SAMSON DPX-75: The best jacketed Dyneema mooring line available, with over twice the service life of wire ropes. Features: DPX fiber jacket provides excellent grip on winch drums and heat resistance One-sixth the weight of wire rope and it floats Firm round cross-section for superior winch performance Lightweight handling performance reduces mooring related injuries Applications: Primary mooring lines for single or split drum winches Winch line for deep water lifting projects DPX-75 was created through AmSteel-Blue 12-strand core technology combined with a proprietary braided jacket design of Dyneema and polyester fibers. A unique bonding material combines the cover and 12-strand core of Dyneema SK-75 to insure no movement between the two components. This construction creates a very firm round rope that will have minimal flattening under load and little tendency to dive or jam on winch drums. DPX-75 was designed to replace wire rope on winch drums but not to serve as a marine working rope. This firm construction works extremely well as a mooring or winch line. When a jacketed mooring line is preferred, DPX-75 will give the maximum mooring line performance on the market. A standard cover repair kit is available and easy to field apply. This product design requires specialized splicing techniques that does not facilitate field splicing. Core Dependant DPX-75 Size Size Weight lbs. SRT Size Weight KG SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Per 100 FT. MBS/lbs. Dia. mm Per 100 M MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 1-1/8" 3-1/2" 33.0 lbs. 106,000 lbs. 28mm 49.1 Kg 48.1 MT 53.4 MT 1-1/4" 3-3/4" 36.0 lbs. 128,000 lbs. 30mm 53.5 Kg 58.1 MT 64.5 MT 1-5/16" 4" 42.0 lbs. 149,000 lbs. 32mm 62.5 Kg 67.6 MT 75.1 MT 1-3/8 4-1/8" 45.0 lbs. 167,000 lbs. 34mm 66.9 Kg 75.8 MT 84.2 MT 1-1/2" 4-1/2" 51.5 lbs. 179,000 lbs. 36mm 76.6 Kg 81.2 MT 90.2 MT 1-5/8" 5" 58.0 lbs. 213,000 lbs. 40mm 86.3 Kg 96.6 MT MT 1-11/16" 5-1/16" 65.0 lbs. 238,000 lbs. 42mm 96.7 Kg MT MT 1-3/4" 5-1/2" 69.5 lbs. 259,000 lbs. 44mm Kg MT MT 2" 6" 84.5 lbs. 310,000 lbs. 48mm Kg MT MT Product Spotlight Samson engineering has significantly increased the COF (coefficient of friction) of Dyneema HMPE fiber through the creation of DPX fiber. DPX is a unique blend of Dyneema (high strength, lightweight, high cut and abrasion resistance) and polyester (high heat resistance and COF) DPX provides a prefuzzed fiber appearance which wears well and grips winch drums. DPX another Samson innovation. DPX-75 Product Code: 865 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Class II Rope Specific Gravity: 1.00 Elastic Elongation Percentage: At % of break strength 10% % 20% % 30% % Splicing Procedures Required: EYE SPLICE Product specific See instructions for DPX-75 samsonrope.com SAMSON

11 SAMSON 11 TSII PREMIUM: A superior wire rope replacement for winch drums in trawl systems, with the firmness and low stretch of wire but only one sixth the weight. Features: Excellent single drum spooling capabilities Superior drum compression resistance Retains hard round shape during use and has good flexibility Braided Dyneema fiber protective cover Applications: Single drum winch primary mooring lines for ATBs or other vessels Wire rope replacements in commercial fishing trawl systems Deep water lifting projects Proven effective as a Gilson wire rope replacement in the toughest trawl commercial fishing applications. TSII Premium has the relative firmness and low stretch of wire, yet only 1/6th the weight. Proven effective as a replacement for Gilson wire rope in the toughest conditions, TSII Premium is designed for reliable strength, long service life and light weight handling. Crew required for deployment and retrieval are minimized. Crew injuries associated with handling wire rope are eliminated, and tie-up and deployment times are reduced by half due to the light weight and improved handling characteristics. The unique design of this floating line combines an internal braided control core that creates a very firm cross section for excellent spooling qualities, with an outer cover to protect the strength member from external wear and cutting. Both the cover and the core are braided from Samthane coated Dyneema. TSII Premium s highly abrasion/cut resistant non-strength cover insures a service life between 2 and 3 times that of wire mooring lines. The product is fully field spliceable and does not require the costly periodic re-lubrication process associated with wire rope. Core Dependant TSII PREMIUM Product Code: 880 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Class II Rope Specific Gravity: 1.00 Elastic Elongation Percentage: At % of break strength 10% % 20% % 30% % Splicing Procedures Required: EYE SPLICE Product specific See instructions for TSII Size Size Weight lbs. SRT Size Weight KG SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Per 100 FT. MBS/lbs. Dia. mm Per 100 M MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 1/2" 1-1/2" 8.1 lbs. 18,900 lbs. 12mm 12.1 Kg 8.6 MT 9.5 MT 9/16" 1-3/4" 9.8 lbs. 20,700 lbs. 14mm 14.6 Kg 9.4 MT 10.4 MT 5/8" 2" 12.5 lbs. 35,100 lbs. 16mm 18.6 Kg 15.9 MT 17.7 MT 3/4" 2-1/4" 16.5 lbs. 41,400 lbs. 18mm 24.6 Kg 18.8 MT 20.9 MT 7/8" 2-3/4" 24.0 lbs. 57,600 lbs. 22mm 35.7 Kg 26.1 MT 29.0 MT 1" 3" 30.5 lbs. 67,500 lbs. 24mm 45.4 Kg 30.6 MT 34.0 MT 1-1/8" 3-1/2" 39.0 lbs. 81,900 lbs. 28mm 58.0 Kg 37.1 MT 41.3 MT 1-1/4" 3-3/4" 46.0 lbs. 89,100 lbs. 30mm 68.5 Kg 40.4 MT 44.9 MT 1-1/2" 4-1/2" 66.8 lbs. 124,000 lbs. 38mm 99.4 Kg 56.2 MT 62.5 MT 1-5/8" 5" 74.0 lbs. 144,000 lbs. 40mm Kg 65.3 MT 72.6 MT TSII PREMIUM SAMSON SAMSON ROPE TECHNOLOGIES

12 12 SAMSON Product Code: 446 VALIDATOR 12: Designed for deep water lifting projects and towed or sub surface taut array systems that require a non-floating rope. VALIDATOR 12 Features: Very high strength with low stretch Non rotational/free running flexible construction High wear and heat resistance Fast easy splicing Applications: Towed or taut array systems Deep water lowering and retrieval lines Validator 12 is an extremely high strength, low stretch, non rotational 12-strand braid of Samthane coated Vectran fiber. It is designed to meet the needs of deep water lifting projects and towed or sub surface taut array systems that require a non-floating rope. Based on its strength, size can be minimized to reduce drag and vortex strumming effects. Size Size Weight lbs. SRT Size Weight KG SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Per 100 FT. MBS/lbs. Dia. mm Per 100 M MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 7/64" 5/16" 0.5 lbs. 1,800 lbs. 2.5mm 0.7 Kg 0.8 MT 0.9 MT 1/8" 3/8" 0.6 lbs. 2,400 lbs. 3mm 0.9 Kg 1.1 MT 1.2 MT 3/16" 9/16" 1.3 lbs. 5,000 lbs. 5mm 1.9 Kg 2.3 MT 2.5 MT 1/4" 3/4" 2.2 lbs. 8,500 lbs. 6mm 3.3 Kg 3.9 MT 4.3 MT 5/16" 1" 3.6 lbs. 12,600 lbs. 8mm 5.4 Kg 5.7 MT 6.4 MT 3/8" 1-1/8" 4.6 lbs. 17,600 lbs. 9mm 6.8 Kg 8.0 MT 8.9 MT 7/16" 1-1/4" 6.1 lbs. 21,200 lbs. 11mm 9.1 Kg 9.6 MT 10.7 MT 1/2" 1-1/2" 8.8 lbs. 31,500 lbs. 12mm 13.1 Kg 14.3 MT 15.9 MT 9/16" 1-3/4" 10.8 lbs. 38,700 lbs. 14mm 16.1 Kg 17.6 MT 19.5 MT 5/8" 2" 14.0 lbs. 49,500 lbs. 16mm 20.8 Kg 22.5 MT 24.9 MT 12-Strand TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Class II Rope Specific Gravity: 1.40 Elastic Elongation Percentage: At % of break strength 10% % 20% % 30% % Splicing Procedures Required: EYE SPLICE 12-Strand/Class II Rope END FOR END SPLICE 12-Strand/Class II Rope TECH-12: High strength and heat resistance, with low stretch and superior flex-fatigue characteristics. Product Code: 890 TECH-12 Features: High strength/low stretch Flexible non rotational construction High heat resistance Easy to splice Negligible creep/cold flow Applications: Deep water lift lines Towed or taut moored array systems Tech-12 is a very high strength and heat resistant, non-rotational Samthane coated 12-strand single braid rope that offers the low stretch of an aramid fiber but with superior flex-fatigue. This Technora fiber rope construction has negligible creep or cold flow characteristics and yields excellent control stability for equipment installations over a long period of time. 12-Strand Size Size Weight lbs. SRT Size Weight KG SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Per 100 FT. MBS/lbs. Dia. mm Per 100 M MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 1/8" 3/8" 0.6 lbs. 2,500 lbs. 3mm 0.9 Kg 1.1 MT 1.3 MT 3/16" 9/16" 1.3 lbs. 5,000 lbs. 5mm 1.9 Kg 2.3 MT 2.5 MT 1/4" 3/4" 1.9 lbs. 7,300 lbs. 6mm 2.8 Kg 3.3 MT 3.7 MT 5/16" 1" 3.2 lbs. 11,700 lbs. 8mm 4.8 Kg 5.3 MT 5.9 MT 3/8" 1-1/8" 4.3 lbs. 16,200 lbs. 9mm 6.4 Kg 7.3 MT 8.2 MT 7/16" 1-1/4" 6.7 lbs. 25,200 lbs. 11mm 10.0 Kg 11.4 MT 12.7 MT 1/2" 1-1/2" 8.3 lbs. 29,700 lbs. 12mm 11.9 Kg 13.5 MT 15.0 MT 5/8" 2" 13.5 lbs. 45,000 lbs. 16mm 20.1 Kg 20.4 MT 22.7 MT 3/4" 2-1/4" 19.3 lbs. 58,500 lbs. 18mm 28.7 Kg 26.5 MT 29.5 MT 7/8" 2-3/4" 25.3 lbs. 75,600 lbs. 22mm 37.7 Kg 34.3 MT 38.1 MT 1" 3" 31.1 lbs. 91,800 lbs. 24mm 46.3 Kg 41.6 MT 46.3 MT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Class II Rope Specific Gravity: 1.39 Elastic Elongation Percentage: At % of break strength 10% % 20% % 30% % Splicing Procedures Required: EYE SPLICE 12-Strand/Class II Rope END FOR END SPLICE 12-Strand/Class II Rope samsonrope.com

13 SAMSON Mooring Lines Comparative Data Section 13 Primary Mooring Line Comparison Amsteel-Blue Force-8 DPX-75 Wire Rope Wire Rope 6 x 36 W.S.IRWC 6 x 36 W.S.IRWC IPS-Grade B EIPS-Grade C Samson to wire by: size, strength and weight The lines are extremely lightweight compared to the steel wire ropes they replaced, making it easy for crew and terminal personnel to handle. Size 28mm [1-1/8"] 32mm [1-5/16"] 30mm [1-1/4"] 28mm [1-1/8"] 28mm [1-1/8"] MBS Tonnes 60.3 MT 64.9 MT 58.1 MT 55.2 MT 59.0 MT KG/100 M 47.5 Kg 56.4 Kg 53.5 Kg Kg Kg Size 36mm [1-1/2"] 40mm [1-5/8"] 40mm [1-5/8"] 36mm [1-1/2"] 36mm [1-1/2"] MBS Tonnes 93.0 MT 96.6 MT 96.6 MT 91.2 MT 97.6 MT KG/100 M 76.9 Kg 87.1 Kg 86.3 Kg Kg Kg Size 40mm [1-5/8"] 44mm [1-3/4"] 44mm [1-3/4"] 40mm [1-5/8"] 40mm [1-5/8"] MBS Tonnes MT MT MT MT MT KG/100 M 97.0 Kg Kg Kg Kg Kg Size 44mm [1-3/4"] 48mm [2"] 48mm [2"] 44mm [1-3/4"] 44mm [1-3/4"] MBS Tonnes MT MT MT MT MT KG/100 M Kg Kg Kg Kg Kg Primary Mooring Line Strength Comparison Strengths shown in Metric Tonnes Size Amsteel-Blue Force-8 DPX-75 Proton 8 Dia. Inches Dia. mm SRT MBS ISO/BS EN919 SRT MBS ISO/BS EN919 SRT MBS ISO/BS EN919 SRT MBS ISO/BS EN /8" 28mm 60.3 MT 67.0 MT 50.8 MT 56.4 MT 48.1 MT 53.4 MT 31.3 MT 34.8 MT 1-1/4" 30mm 67.6 MT 75.1 MT 57.6 MT 64.0 MT 58.1 MT 64.5 MT 39.5 MT 43.8 MT 1-5/16" 32mm 75.3 MT 83.7 MT 64.9 MT 72.1 MT 67.6 MT 75.1 MT 47.2 MT 52.4 MT 1-3/8" 34mm 83.9 MT 93.2 MT 68.9 MT 76.6 MT 75.8 MT 84.2 MT 49.0 MT 54.4 MT 1-1/2" 36mm 93.0 MT MT 79.8 MT 88.7 MT 81.2 MT 90.2 MT 56.7 MT 63.0 MT 1-5/8" 40mm MT MT 96.6 MT MT 96.6 MT MT 63.5 MT 70.6 MT 1-3/4" 44mm MT MT MT MT MT MT 86.2 MT 95.8 MT SAMSON ROPE TECHNOLOGIES

14 14 SAMSON P-7 Pendants for Primary Mooring Lines P-7 Mooring Pendants Product Code: 709 Mooring Master P-7 Samson suggests the use of braided Mooring Master P-7 (100% polyester) for primary mooring line pendants. The efficient design of P-7 pendants allows significant size and weight advantages over conventional 8-braid pendants; higher strengths can allow "down-sizing." P-7 mooring pendants meet the recommendations of OCIMF. P-7 mooring pendants provide the energy absorption to minimize ship excursion in a mooring system, while holding up to the abuse of being dragged on piers and working on rough mooring hooks, cleats and bollards. P-7 has braided polyester strength members covered by a heavyduty polyester jacket. The core provides the superior flex fatigue resistance for maximum service life, while the polyester jacket provides the protection necessary in rough working environments. P-7 pendants are available in single leg and strop configurations and can be connected to the primary mooring line by cow-hitching the soft eyes or with a mandel shackle. P-7 Single Leg Pendants Single Leg: Standard length is 11M OAL with a 2M soft eye one end and a 1M soft eye the other end. The vertex and splice area are urethane coated for added wear protection. Sizing of P-7 Single Leg Pendants to AmSteel-Blue Mooring Line sizes based on OCIMF pendant strength requirements AmSteel-Blue Mooring Lines Size Size AmSteel-Blue OCIMF Required Required P-7 Single Leg P-7 Single Leg Approx. Weight/Unit Dia. Inches Dia. mm MBS Tonnes Pendant MBS Tonnes Rope Size MBS Tonnes Lbs. Kg 1" 24mm 44.5 MT 55.6 MT 1-7/8" 45mm 60.3 MT 65 lbs Kg 1-1/16" 26mm 53.5 MT 66.9 MT 2" 48mm 64.6 MT 70 lbs Kg 1-1/8" 28mm 60.3 MT 75.4 MT 2-1/8" 52mm 77.6 MT 75 lbs Kg 1-5/16" 32mm 75.3 MT 94.1 MT 2-3/8" 56mm 96.9 MT 85 lbs Kg 1-1/2" 36mm 93.0 MT MT 2-5/8" 64mm MT 110 lbs Kg 1-5/8" 40mm MT MT 3" 72mm MT 140 lbs Kg 1-3/4" 44mm MT MT See Strop See Strop See Strop P-7 Strop Pendants Strop: Standard length is 11M OAL with 2M and 1M soft eyes formed by way of lashings. The body of the strop is lashed together 3M in from each eye lashing. Sizing of P-7 Strop Pendants to AmSteel-Blue Mooring Line sizes based on OCIMF pendant strength requirements AmSteel-Blue Mooring Lines OCIMF Required P-7 Rope P-7 Single Leg P-7 Strop Size Size Required Pendant Size for Strop Pendant MBS Pendant MBS Approx. Weight/Unit Dia. Inches Dia. mm MBS Tonnes Configuration Tonnes Tonnes Lbs. Kg 1" 24mm 55.6 MT 1-1/2" 36mm 38.6 MT 61.8 MT 70 lbs Kg 1-1/16" 26mm 66.9 MT 1-5/8" 40mm 45.4 MT 72.6 MT 80 lbs Kg 1-1/8" 28mm 75.4 MT 1-3/4" 44mm 52.6 MT 84.2 MT 90 lbs Kg 1-5/16" 32mm 94.1 MT 1-7/8" 45mm 60.3 MT 96.5 MT 100 lbs Kg 1-1/2" 36mm MT 2-1/8" 52mm 77.6 MT MT 120 lbs Kg 1-5/8" 40mm MT 2-1/4" 56mm 87.1 MT MT 135 lbs Kg 1-3/4" 44mm MT 2-1/2" 60mm MT MT 160 lbs Kg samsonrope.com

15 SAMSON Secondary Mooring Lines 15 Secondary Mooring Line Strength Comparison Strengths shown in Metric Tonnes Proton 8 Round Plait SSR-1200 Round Plait PNX Size Size Dia. Inches Dia. mm SRT MBS ISO/BS EN919 SRT MBS ISO/BS EN919 SRT MBS ISO/BS EN /8" 40mm 63.5 MT 70.6 MT 29.4 MT 32.7 MT /4" 44mm 86.2 MT 95.8 MT 34.3 MT 38.1 MT - - 2" 48mm MT MT 41.6 MT 46.3 MT /8" 52mm MT MT 49.0 MT 54.4 MT /4" 56mm MT MT 56.7 MT 63.0 MT /2" 60mm MT MT 64.9 MT 72.1 MT 53.1 MT 59.0 MT 2-5/8" 64mm MT MT 71.4 MT 79.6 MT 59.4 MT 66.0 MT 2-3/4" 68mm MT MT 83.5 MT 92.7 MT 64.0 MT 71.1 MT 3" 72mm MT MT 89.8 MT 99.8 MT 73.5 MT 81.6 MT Tenex TEC Secondary Mooring Line Stopper Product Code: 825 Tenex-Tec is a twelve-strand Samthane coated, high tenacity polyester single braid that offers high strength, low stretch and outstanding abrasion resistance. Tenex-Tec makes an excellent mooring line stopper because during its initial use, the design will flex-conform to the specific mooring line rope construction and improve its holding capability. As Tenex-Tec wears, its COF increases even more. It should only be used with synthetic fiber secondary mooring lines, or mooring lines not on winches. Tenex-TEC should not be used on high performance synthetic ropes that have external outer fibers of low coefficient of friction material such as Dyneema fiber. Stopper Strength Comparison Size Weight Lbs. SRT ISO/BS EN919 Size Weight Lbs. STR ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Per 100 FT. MBS/lbs. Strength/lbs. Dia. mm Per 100 M MBS/Tonnes Strength/Tonnes 1-1/4" 55.0 lbs. 55,800 lbs. 62,000 lbs. 30mm 81.9 Kg 24.9 MT 27.7 MT SAMSON ROPE TECHNOLOGIES

16 16 SAMSON Tug Assist / Maneuvering Lines For over a year now we have subjected Proton 8 to the most severe service that a towboat engaged in the dredging business can dish out The light weight, strength and proven durability of Proton 8 make it by far, the best line we have used for our business. Samson offers specific products to meet the needs of varying tug designs and bollard pulls for conventional or Tractor Tugs Assist/Maneuvering Lines that are worked off drums or H-bitts. Our Sales and Engineering groups can assist by supplying detailed engineered solutions to improve rope performance and safety. When working with H-bitts: Slippage and the effect of heat build up are critical factors when working with H-bitts. The main rope for use on H-bitts should have an outer working surface of polyester to provide the holding friction and heat protection necessary when surging the rope. To minimize the working line weight and maximize the wear of the shipboard connecting end, a floating light weight AmSteel-Blue pendant can be utilized. For drum working lines: Since gripping and heat resistance are not as critical, the higher strength and lighter weight of an all Dyneema rope provide the best performance. These ropes are also used with a replaceable connecting pendant to insure maximum service life of the main working line. Drum Working Line Comparison Size Size AmSteel-Blue Neutron-8 Dia. Inches Dia. mm Kg/100M MBS Tonnes Kg/100M MBS Tonnes 6" 48mm Kg MT Kg MT 7" 56mm Kg MT Kg MT 8" 64mm Kg MT Kg MT 9" 72mm Kg MT Kg MT 10" 80mm Kg MT Kg MT H-bitt Working Line Comparison Size Size Proton-8 Round Plait SSR-1200 Dia. Inches Dia. mm Kg/100M MBS Tonnes Kg/100M MBS Tonnes 6" 48mm Kg MT Kg 41.6 MT 7" 56mm Kg MT Kg 56.7 MT 8" 64mm Kg MT Kg 71.7 MT 9" 72mm Kg MT Kg 89.8 MT 10" 80mm Kg MT Kg MT samsonrope.com

17 SAMSON 17 Tug Assist / Maneuvering Line Pendants To ensure maximum service life of tug assist and maneuvering lines, Samson recommends the use of a single leg or strop pendant. The pendants will take the abuse of rough undressed chocks and bitts aboard the assisted vessel and allow the main assist lines to be maintained. The pendants can be connected by way of cow-hitching the 1 meter soft eye of the single leg or the strop to the main line soft eye. The strop configuration can be readjusted to share the wear over the strop length. To protect the pendants, our Pro-Gard Eye Protectors for the pendant eyes can be easily installed in the field or at time of order refer to page (35). AmSteel-Blue Single-Leg Pendant Configuration Single Leg Pendant configuration: Standard overall length is 15.2M (50 FT.) with a 1M (3 Ft.) soft eye, for mating to main line, and a 2M (6 Ft.) soft eye for shipboard connection. Eye-to-eye single leg connection. Size Size Approx. Wt. SRT Size Approx. Wt. SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Per Unit/ Lbs. MBS/Lbs. Dia. mm Per Unit/KG MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 1-1/2" 4-1/2" 39.0 lbs. 205,000 lbs. 36mm 17.7 Kg 93.0 MT MT 1-5/8" 5" 51.0 lbs. 255,000 lbs. 40mm 23.1 Kg MT MT 1-3/4" 5-1/2" 61.0 lbs. 302,000 lbs. 44mm 27.7 Kg MT MT 2" 6" 73.0 lbs. 343,000 lbs. 48mm 33.1 Kg MT MT 2-1/8" 6-1/2" 89.0 lbs. 411,000 lbs. 52mm 40.4 Kg MT MT 2-1/4" 7" lbs. 484,000 lbs. 56mm 46.3 Kg MT MT 2-1/2" 7-1/2" lbs. 529,000 lbs. 60mm 57.2 Kg MT MT 2-5/8" 8" lbs. 595,000 lbs. 64mm 65.8 Kg MT MT 2-3/4" 8-1/2" lbs. 662,000 lbs. 68mm 75.3 Kg MT MT 3" 9" lbs. 748,000 lbs. 72mm 84.8 Kg MT MT 3-1/4" 10" lbs. 906,000 lbs. 80mm Kg MT MT AmSteel-Blue Strop Pendant Configuration Single Leg Strop configuration: Standard overall length is 15.2M (50 Ft.). Strop strengths are 1.6 x single leg rope strengths. Strop to main line connection. Rope Size Rope Size Approx. Strop SRT Rope Size Strop Wt. SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Wt. Per Unit/Lbs. MBS/Lbs. Dia. mm Per Unit/KG MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 1-1/4" 3-3/4" 41.0 lbs. 238,000 lbs. 30mm 18.6 Kg MT MT 1-5/16" 4" 48.0 lbs. 266,000 lbs. 32mm 21.8 Kg MT MT 1-1/2" 4-1/2" 60.0 lbs. 328,000 lbs. 36mm 27.2 Kg MT MT 1-5/8" 5" 78.0 lbs. 408,000 lbs. 40mm 35.4 Kg MT MT 1-3/4" 5-1/2" 93.0 lbs. 483,000 lbs. 44mm 42.2 Kg MT MT 2" 6" lbs. 549,000 lbs. 48mm 50.3 Kg MT MT 2-1/8" 6-1/2" lbs. 658,000 lbs. 52mm 60.8 Kg MT MT 2-1/4" 7" lbs. 774,000 lbs. 56mm 69.4 Kg MT MT 2-1/2" 7-1/2" lbs. 846,000 lbs. 60mm 84.4 Kg MT MT 2-5/8" 8" lbs. 952,000 lbs. 64mm 97.1 Kg MT MT SAMSON ROPE TECHNOLOGIES

18 18 SAMSON Samson Engineered Solutions: putting the strength of Samson research and development to work on real world problems. At Samson, the traditionally lab based function of research and development is supplemented with real world experience: bringing the empirical in direct contact with the scientific. Sales and engineering work together not just to adapt an existing product to a customers problem, but, if necessary, to develop new products and new solutions to operational problems. That s application engineering. Projects are assigned an application engineer to assist in analyzing the problem and assess possible solutions. Is there an existing product that fits the requirements? Research and development identifies potential fibers or combinations of fibers in specific constructions that could be applied as solutions. All products are fully evaluated and tested to ensure performance. The head of research and development at Samson can be found at the site of the problem as often as he s found in the lab, making certain the product is performing to expectations. When products are installed, Samson s application engineer is there to assist. Training crews to inspect the rope, what to look for, and how to evaluate it while in use is a critical part of making certain the rope performs as expected. Even providing retirement criteria and documentation. It s all part of the process of developing the best solution to real world problems. It s all part of the strength of Samson. The results are products proven to out perform the alternatives and contribute directly to significant savings in operational costs. Products developed as solutions to operational problems. Samson Engineered Solutions: Proton 8 For over a year now we have subjected Proton 8 to the most severe service that a towboat engaged in the dredging business can dish out. It has been bent around bitts, cleats, threaded through the bullnose and exposed to burning from capstan surge. We have doubled it and used it as a strap, exposed it to severe shock and have even used it to tie up dockside subjecting it to abrasion from facilities in various states of disrepair. A close inspection reveals that the core fibers are in excellent condition while the outer fibers are worn but still very much intact. The original line is still in use daily. The light weight, strength and proven durability of Proton 8 make it by far, the best line we have used for our business. Tug Assist Rope Problems Not every tug operating today employs the high bollard pull or new winch machinery of modern tractor tugs. There are many tugs which need to work off H-bitts. Unfortunately, small diameter Dyneema HMPE fiber ropes such as Amsteel-Blue have too low a coefficient of friction to properly grip an H-bitt during tug work. Yet to reach the necessary strengths to work these tugs, large diameter, and heavy polyester or polyester/polypro combo have been in use. To handle these huge lines, several crew members must be used in deployment and retrieval. To control escalating costs and reduce crew rope handling injuries, a new combo rope Proton 8 was developed. In partnership with the customer, Samson assisted in developing training and testing programs to aid in the creation of: Inspection and retirement guidelines Specific rope manuals for ships, crews, vessel operations management, and purchasing Product information and safety handling guidelines

19 SAMSON 19 THE PROBLEM Meet the demand for a lightweight, high strength; low water absorption braided torque-free construction tug and barge working rope. 1. Conventional polyester or polyester/polypro combo ropes are readily available and inexpensive on initial capital purchase price. However these false cost savings do not adequately address safety and performance concerns Too difficult to handle and store onboard tug Absorb water making them heavier after first use Require more than one crew member to deploy and retrieve due to high weight and diameter Require a large diameter to reach necessary strength to handle ships; based on tug bollard pull ratings Wear very quickly due to their poor abrasion and cut resistance properties and poor UV resistance THE SOLUTION Marry the high strength, excellent cycle loading performance properties of Dyneema synthetic fiber with the necessary higher coefficient of friction properties of polyester. Proton 8 provides a strand surface of high heat resistance and high grip of polyester. Yet the majority of the rope design is Dyneema SK-75 HMPE fiber which provides the necessary properties needed to create a lightweight, small diameter working rope. 1. Strength and performance Proton 8 is over twice the strength of a comparable size 100% polyester rope. It is four times the strength of a comparable size polyester/polypro combo rope Proton 8 has much less elastic elongation than either rope. Proton 8 has proven to have the gripping properties of a 100% polyester rope, making it an excellent replacement for H-bitt work. (By down-sizing from polyester or polyester/polypro combo ropes, the tug operator can also get more wraps on his capstan winch or H-bitt than the larger diameter conventional ropes.) 2. Safety Proton 8 allows the tug operator to down-size to a lighter weight smaller diameter rope. The flexible 8-strand torque-free construction is user-friendly during deployment and retrieval. This all adds up to less rope related handling injuries. As a secondary tanker mooring line, the high strength in a small diameter size means less crew handling injuries during deployment and retrieval. Proton-8 has very low water absorption leading to less lifting and back injuries. 3. Economic savings from rope performance: Safety benefits can be difficult to quantify. However, they remain key components in the bottom line profitability of a tug operator. Proton 8 will lead to less rope handling injuries. The cut and abrasion resistance of Proton 8 makes it an excellent candidate for extremely tough applications such as dredge and marine construction applications. samsonrope.com

20 20 SAMSON Samson Engineered Solutions: AmSteel-Blue The AmSteel-Blue lines have been in service aboard our vessels for seven years, with very successful results. The lines are extremely lightweight compared to the steel wire ropes they replaced, making it easy for crew and terminal personnel to handle. This has resulted in a significant decline in injuries attributed to the mooring process. The lighter weight has also contributed to quicker mooring and unmooring times. The AmSteel-Blue lines require little maintenance, and are proving to be quite robust in service life with little if any loss of strength. In fact, we anticipate their useful service life to be several times greater than steel wire ropes. Wire Rope Mooring Problems The high number and cost of mooring related injuries caused a leading worldwide oil/gas marine transport company to search for an alternative to wire rope. With a large fleet and many crew members, it was in their best interest to provide a better mooring solution. THE PROBLEM(S) 1. Wire rope causes major safety problems to a ship mooring operation: Crew injuries due to high weight and inflexibility of the mooring line 2. Wire rope has many hidden operational costs: Constant re-lubrication is environmentally unsound, highly regulated & costly Short service life cannot handle severe bending radii and has low cycle loading properties Environmental damage and abrasion damage to ship s hardware Higher repair/maintenance costs cannot be repaired or re-terminated without mechanical equipment Requires more crew members at each mooring operation station 3. Industry Guidelines and Mooring Regulations: Most terminals and shipping companies refer to their trade organization OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) for mooring guide lines. At the time of this investigation into a wire rope replacement mooring line, synthetic lines had not yet been approved for recommendation by OCIMF.

21 SAMSON 21 THE SOLUTION Samson worked with this customer for over five years of field testing and evaluations to document and quantify the benefits of synthetic rope mooring systems. AmSteel-Blue primary mooring lines met the key criteria needed for justification of capital and maintenance expense for the fleet. 1. Strength and performance (e.g elasticity) Wire rope is the standard for both AmSteel-Blue provided a size for size replacement to wire rope with proven performance and reliability 2. Safety: Significant reduction in crew injuries over the last five years Hand injuries no more wire rope fish-hooks Back injuries AmSteel-Blue is only 1/7th the weight of an equal strength wire rope 3. Economic savings from rope performance: Light weight handling provides faster mooring operation times {up to 2/3rd reduction in time} With fewer crew personnel needed Significantly reduces the risk time frame for crew injury Reduced tug ship assist costs Translates into faster loading & off-loading times providing more sailing time / possibly more trips 4. Durability of rope has lead to: 2 3 times (or more) the service life than wire rope 5. Significant reduction in cost of end-for-ending or termination time and costs Eliminates employment of spooling trucks and personnel New eyes can easily be re-spliced while on spool 6. Less damage to ship equipment Reduces repairs on winches, rollers, chocks (no metal-to-metal damage caused by wire rope) 7. Environmental savings Eliminates fears of illegal discharge of chemicals from wire rope mooring line lube into the sea and harbors Samson research and development and application engineers worked directly with the operator for five years field testing and documenting AmSteel-Blue as a direct replacement for wire rope mooring systems. The resulting data allowed the operator s committee to justify replacing all wire mooring systems throughout their fleet. Getting the customer to approve of the product benefits was only a part of the story. In this case, Samson assisted in obtaining OCIMF acceptance of synthetic mooring lines as an approved alternative to wire rope. The result was the publication in 2002 of the OCIMF manual Guidelines on the use of high-modulus synthetic fibre ropes as mooring lines on large tankers. First Edition 2002 Witherbys Publishing. Working jointly with the customer, terminals were presented information and lines to facilitate the decision to allow tankers to use the new synthetic systems. samsonrope.com

22 22 SAMSON ROUND PLAIT SSR-1200: Our best blended rope, a 12-strand braid with the wear resistance and strength of an all polyester rope with significantly less handling weight. Features: High wear resistance on H-bitts and capstans Excellent heat resistance for rendering on H-bitts or capstans Firm smooth running flexibility 15-18% Lighter than all polyester ropes Applications: Secondary mooring lines Tug boat H-bitt working lines Barge/dredge working lines ATB working lines A 12-strand braided rope that has the wear resistance and strength of an all Polyester rope with significantly less handling weight. This is accomplished through the unique design of a plied yarn construction utilizing a combination of polyester fiber with our proprietary Ultra Blue bi-polymer fiber in each yarn of the strand. Since the construction minimizes the amount of polyester fiber and relies on the lightweight non water absorbing features of the Ultra Blue fiber, it has significant dry weight and wet working weight advantages. Round Plait SSR-1200 has a smooth, non-rotational construction with an excellent coefficient of friction for working off H-bitts for Tug Assist Lines on conventional tugs or tractor tugs without winch drums. A special marine finish is added to enhance SSR-1200 s performance. ROUND PLAIT SSR-1200 Size Size Weight lbs. SRT Size Weight KG SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Per 100 FT. MBS/lbs. Dia. mm Per 100 M MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 3/4" 2-1/4" 16.0 lbs. 14,400 lbs. 18mm 23.8 Kg 6.5 MT 7.3 MT 7/8" 2-3/4" 24.0 lbs. 21,600 lbs. 22mm 35.7 Kg 9.8 MT 10.9 MT 1" 3" 30.0 lbs. 25,200 lbs. 24mm 44.6 Kg 11.4 MT 12.7 MT 1-1/8" 3-1/2" 35.0 lbs. 32,400 lbs. 28mm 52.1 Kg 14.7 MT 16.3 MT 1-1/4" 3-3/4" 39.0 lbs. 37,800 lbs. 30mm 58.0 Kg 17.1 MT 19.1 MT 1-5/16" 4" 47.0 lbs. 43,200 lbs. 32mm 69.9 Kg 19.6 MT 21.8 MT 1-1/2" 4-1/2" 60.0 lbs. 54,000 lbs. 36mm 89.3 Kg 24.5 MT 27.2 MT 1-5/8" 5" 72.0 lbs. 64,800 lbs. 40mm Kg 29.4 MT 32.7 MT 1-3/4" 5-1/2" 84.0 lbs. 75,600 lbs. 44mm Kg 34.3 MT 38.1 MT 2" 6" lbs. 91,800 lbs. 48mm Kg 41.6 MT 46.3 MT 2-1/8" 6-1/2" lbs. 108,000 lbs. 52mm Kg 49.0 MT 54.4 MT 2-1/4" 7" lbs. 125,000 lbs. 56mm Kg 56.7 MT 63.0 MT 2-1/2" 7-1/2" lbs. 143,000 lbs. 60mm Kg 64.9 MT 72.1 MT 2-5/8" 8" lbs. 158,000 lbs. 64mm Kg 71.7 MT 79.6 MT 2-3/4" 8-1/2" lbs. 184,000 lbs. 68mm Kg 83.5 MT 92.7 MT 3" 9" lbs. 198,000 lbs. 72mm Kg 89.8 MT 99.8 MT 3-1/4" 10" lbs. 243,000 lbs. 80mm Kg MT MT 3-5/8" 11" lbs. 306,000 lbs. 88mm Kg MT MT 4" 12" lbs. 369,000 lbs. 96mm Kg MT MT samsonrope.com Round Plait ROUND PLAIT SSR-1200 Product Code: 416 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Class I Rope Specific Gravity: 1.20 Elastic Elongation Percentage: At % of break strength 10% % 20% % 30% % Splicing Procedures Required: EYE SPLICE Round Plait/Class I Rope END FOR END SPLICE Round Plait/Class I Rope SAMSON

23 SAMSON 23 ROUND PLAIT POLYESTER: A durable 12-strand work horse with excellent flex-fatigue life. Features: High heat and wear resistance Low elastic or working elongation High strength Applications: Tug H-bitt working lines ATB working lines Mooring pendants Excellent working flexibility RP12 Polyester has been a standard of performance for years in the tug and mooring industry. The firm strand and smooth construction of this product with low elongation/high tenacity polyester fiber create a durable work horse that has excellent flex-fatigue life. The round plait construction allows a conforming surface contact with an all polyester fiber content that creates high heat resistance and excellent rendering capabilities while giving positive working control. For installing eye splices, Round Plait Polyester is easily tuck spliced as are all other Round Plait constructions. Round Plait ROUND PLAIT POLYESTER Product Code: 402 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Class I Rope Specific Gravity: 1.38 Elastic Elongation Percentage: At % of break strength 10% % 20% % 30% % Splicing Procedures Required: SAMSON EYE SPLICE Round Plait/Class I Rope END FOR END SPLICE Round Plait/Class I Rope Size Size Weight lbs. SRT Size Weight KG SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Per 100 FT. MBS/lbs. Dia. mm Per 100 M MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 3/4" 2-1/4" 18.8 lbs. 15,700 lbs. 18mm 28.0 Kg 7.1 MT 7.9 MT 7/8" 2-3/4" 28.1 lbs. 23,600 lbs. 22mm 41.8 Kg 10.7 MT 11.9 MT 1" 3" 35.1 lbs. 27,500 lbs. 24mm 52.2 Kg 12.5 MT 13.9 MT 1-1/8" 3-1/2" 41.1 lbs. 35,300 lbs. 28mm 61.2 Kg 16.0 MT 17.8 MT 1-1/4" 3-3/4" 45.8 lbs. 41,200 lbs. 30mm 68.2 Kg 18.7 MT 20.8 MT 1-5/16" 4" 54.9 lbs. 47,100 lbs. 32mm 81.7 Kg 21.4 MT 23.7 MT 1-1/2" 4-1/2" 71.0 lbs. 58,900 lbs. 36mm Kg 26.7 MT 29.7 MT 1-5/8" 5" 84.8 lbs. 70,700 lbs. 40mm Kg 32.1 MT 35.6 MT 1-3/4" 5-1/2" 98.7 lbs. 82,400 lbs. 44mm Kg 37.4 MT 41.5 MT 2" 6" lbs. 99,900 lbs. 48mm Kg 45.3 MT 50.3 MT 2-1/8" 6-1/2" lbs. 118,000 lbs. 52mm Kg 53.5 MT 59.5 MT 2-1/4" 7" lbs. 136,000 lbs. 56mm Kg 61.7 MT 68.5 MT 2-1/2" 7-1/2" lbs. 159,000 lbs. 60mm Kg 72.1 MT 80.1 MT 2-5/8" 8" lbs. 176,000 lbs. 64mm Kg 79.8 MT 88.7 MT 2-3/4" 8-1/2" lbs. 200,000 lbs. 68mm Kg 90.7 MT MT 3" 9" lbs. 230,000 lbs. 72mm Kg MT MT 3-1/4" 10" lbs. 278,000 lbs. 80mm Kg MT MT 3-5/8" 11" lbs. 338,000 lbs. 88mm Kg MT MT 4" 12" lbs. 405,000 lbs. 96mm Kg MT MT SAMSON ROPE TECHNOLOGIES ROUND PLAIT POLYESTER

24 24 SAMSON ROUND PLAIT ULTRA BLUE: Proprietary bi-polymer olefin in a firm, round 12-strand with more than twice the wear life of standard polypropylene. Features: High strength floating line Flexible non rotational construction Firm strand formation for maximum wear resistance Good UV resistance Applications: Floating emergency barge trailer lines Mooring lines Tug and barge tie-up lines This working or mooring line uses Samson s Round Plait construction to provide better wear characteristics than 8-strand ropes. Our proprietary blue olefin bi-polymer yarn provides 35-40% higher strength than a conventional olefin rope. The Ultra Blue fiber enhances the gripping capability by developing distinct outer surface fuzz that also acts as a wear protector for the subsurface fibers. ROUND PLAIT ULTRA BLUE Size Size Weight lbs. SRT Size Weight KG SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Per 100 FT. MBS/lbs. Dia. mm Per 100 M MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 5/8" 2" 9.5 lbs. 8,600 lbs. 16mm 14.1 Kg 3.9 MT 4.3 MT 3/4" 2-1/4" 12.5 lbs. 12,200 lbs. 18mm 18.6 Kg 5.5 MT 6.1 MT 7/8" 2-3/4" 17.0 lbs. 18,000 lbs. 22mm 25.3 Kg 8.2 MT 9.1 MT 1" 3" 23.3 lbs. 22,500 lbs. 24mm 34.7 Kg 10.2 MT 11.3 MT 1-1/8" 3-1/2" 25.5 lbs. 24,300 lbs. 28mm 37.9 Kg 11.0 MT 12.2 MT 1-1/4" 3-3/4" 35.0 lbs. 34,200 lbs. 30mm 52.1 Kg 15.5 MT 17.2 MT 1-5/16" 4" 38.0 lbs. 38,700 lbs. 32mm 56.6 Kg 17.6 MT 19.5 MT 1-1/2" 4-1/2" 44.0 lbs. 42,300 lbs. 36mm 65.5 Kg 19.2 MT 21.3 MT 1-5/8" 5" 54.0 lbs. 54,900 lbs. 40mm 80.4 Kg 24.9 MT 27.7 MT 1-3/4" 5-1/2" 64.0 lbs. 65,700 lbs. 44mm 95.2 Kg 29.8 MT 33.1 MT 2" 6" 74.0 lbs. 76,500 lbs. 48mm Kg 34.7 MT 38.6 MT 2-1/8" 6-1/2" 87.0 lbs. 85,500 lbs. 52mm Kg 38.8 MT 43.1 MT 2-1/4" 7" lbs. 99,000 lbs. 56mm Kg 44.9 MT 49.9 MT 2-1/2" 7-1/2" lbs. 117,000 lbs. 60mm Kg 53.1 MT 59.0 MT 2-5/8" 8" lbs. 131,000 lbs. 64mm Kg 59.4 MT 66.0 MT 2-3/4" 8 1/2" lbs. 141,000 lbs. 68mm Kg 64.1 MT 71.2 MT 3" 9" lbs. 162,000 lbs. 72mm Kg 73.5 MT 81.6 MT 3-1/4" 10" lbs. 204,000 lbs. 80mm Kg 92.5 MT MT 3-5/8" 11" lbs. 239,000 lbs. 88mm Kg MT MT 4" 12" lbs. 284,000 lbs. 96mm Kg MT MT samsonrope.com Round Plait ROUND PLAIT ULTRA BLUE Product Code: 333 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Class I Rope Specific Gravity:.94 Elastic Elongation Percentage: At % of break strength 10% % 20% % 30% % Splicing Procedures Required: EYE SPLICE Round Plait/Class I Rope END FOR END SPLICE Round Plait/Class I Rope SAMSON

25 SAMSON 25 ROUND PLAIT PNX: A floating 12-strand braided non rotational rope with superior wear and handling characteristics. Features: Floating non rotational combination rope Good UV resistance Excellent Flex and wear resistance Applications: Mooring lines Tie-up lines Messenger pick up lines The firm Round Plait construction with alternating yarns of high tenacity polyester and Ultra Blue fiber in each strand create an extremely light weight, durable product. Samson Pro-Gard marine finish is applied to further enhance long term durability and flexibility of the PNX construction. The smooth construction allows even surface wear and the ease of using a standard tuck splice for eye splices. ROUND PLAIT PNX Product Code: 415 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Class I Rope Specific Gravity:.99 Elastic Elongation Percentage: At % of break strength 10% % 20% % 30% % Splicing Procedures Required: SAMSON Round Plait EYE SPLICE Round Plait/Class I Rope END FOR END SPLICE Round Plait/Class I Rope Size Size Weight lbs. SRT Size Weight KG SRT ISO/BS EN919 Dia. Inches Circ. Inches Per 100 FT. MBS/lbs. Dia. mm Per 100 M MBS/Metric Tonnes Strength/Metric Tonnes 2-1/2" 7 1/2" lbs. 117,000 lbs. 60mm Kg 53.1 MT 59.0 MT 2-5/8" 8" lbs. 131,000 lbs. 64mm Kg 59.4 MT 66.0 MT 2-3/4" 8 1/2" lbs. 141,000 lbs. 68mm Kg 64.0 MT 71.1 MT 3" 9" lbs. 162,000 lbs. 72mm Kg 7