Our testing division has over 41 years experience in application, splicing and testing of fiber rope, repair, and certification; along with ongoing research to improve the safety of rope usage. Our test division manager, Dave Richards, The Rope Doctor is also a member of the Cordage Institute Technical Committee, Marine Technology Society, ASME B30.9 sub- committee, and ASTM. Southwest Ocean Services testing facility is one specifically designed to test both small and large diameter synthetic fiber ropes and any other strength member
