The IM™-H-Link chain connector
Connecting mooring lines with strength, safety and class-certified confidence
The IM™-H-Link is Acteon’s most robust and widely deployed mooring chain connector - delivering strength, simplicity and safety for long-term mooring systems.
Custom-built to client specifications and class-approved by ABS and DNV, each H-Link mooring chain connector is engineered for high fatigue resistance, corrosion performance and reliable operation in even the harshest environments. The IM™-H-Link is proven across many floating production systems.
Tonnes is the load capacity of Acteon’s world-record 7,000 kgs IM™-H-Link
IM™-H-Links delivered for permanent mooring projects worldwide
How IM™-H-Link works
Each IM™-H-Link mooring connector is designed for straightforward installation and long-term reliability. Featuring hold-off shackles, improved bolt systems and free-standing deck layout, the connector simplifies offshore handling and speeds up deck operations.
H-Links connect chain to chain, or fibre rope to chain, enabling flexibility across hybrid mooring systems. Class approval and custom fabrication ensure the right fit, every time.
The most robust mooring connector
Developed in 2001 to replace the outdated technology of shackles and thimbles, the H-Link has set new standards in strength, reliability, and ease of use.
Enhancing mooring system reliability and durability
Every H-Link is engineered for high-integrity mooring. Steel grade, fatigue and corrosion design, testing and certification are all integrated to ensure long-term safety and compliance.
Easing offshore installation
Free-standing deck handling, hold-off shackles and simplified bolting allow quicker, safer installation - reducing offshore time and improving crew efficiency, a crucial element for both rapid response repair interventions and faster hook-up of new assets.
Ensuring versatility and flexibility
The H-Link adapts to different rope and chain sizes, connecting fibre, chain or hybrid configurations with minimal interface complexity - ideal for evolving mooring systems across oil and gas and renewables.
Latest resources
See how the IM™-H-Link delivers performance and reliability in high-load mooring campaigns and urgent offshore interventions.
Case Studies
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Case Studies
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Speak to our mooring experts
Acteon delivers custom-engineered H-Link chain connectors for permanent mooring systems worldwide. Contact us to discuss your specifications.