The wave energy converter includes a paravane rotationally and pivotably coupled to support structure, and operatively coupled to an energy collection device.

A method of mooring a floating vessel having a fairlead stopper coupled thereto is provided. The method includes retrieving a line pre-reeved on the fairlead stopper, connecting the line to an upper end of a mooring line, retrieving a second end of the line, connecting the second end to a winch of the AHV, and hauling in the mooring line to apply tension thereto.

A shiplift includes a pier defining a space. The pier includes lifting apparatus. The shiplift includes a shiplift platform configured to fit with the space defined by the pier. One or more movable connectors are mechanically coupled to the shiplift platform. Each movable connector is configured to move into at least two positions.

A fairlead includes a chain guide support structure and a clump weight engagement member. A clump weight assembly includes a clump weight body, a clump weight coupled to the clump weight body, and a housing spring.

A chain mooring windlass may include a frame, a wheel, and an axel extending through the wheel and notably coupled to the frame. Drive assemblies may be coupled to the axel via a first-stage gear reduction including reduction gears.

A connecting link assembly for connecting two chain sizes together. The connecting link assembly includes a smaller connecting link assembly sized according to the smaller chain size, a larger connecting link assembly sized according to the larger chain size, and a connecting component.

A self-aligning fairlead latch device is provided for guiding and securing an anchor chain between an offshore structure and an anchor. The fairlead latch device includes a latch housing pivotally mounted to a fairlead housing.

An underwater self-aligning fairlead latch device is provided for guiding and securing an anchor chain between an offshore structure and an anchor.