System and method for launch and recovery of a marine vessel

A method of controlling a movement of a vessel during the process of launch and recovery of the vessel to a marine platform after a capture of said vessel by a capturing mechanism connectable to the marine platform, wherein the capturing mechanism comprises a tensioned capturing line connected at both sides to sliding movable connection elements and configured to capture the vessel by making a contact between the tensioned capturing line and an engagement device placed on a bow of the vessel;

• the method comprising the steps of:
• a. moving the tensioned capturing line via the sliding moveable connection elements along longitudinal and vertical directions of the marine platform to manipulate position of the bow of the vessel;
• and,
• b. manipulating the vessel relative to a stern of the marine platform and relative to surface of the water to allow safe recovery and/or launch of the vessel.