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Engineering and Load Testing: From Design Basis to Certification

A load test is only meaningful when the test conditions are derived from an established engineering basis. For custom lifting and rigging installations, engineering defines the intended service conditions, governing loads and how those forces are transferred through the equipment and supporting structure. Load testing provides practical verification of the completed installation against those defined […]

Passing the Test Is Not the Same as Proving Compliance

A piece of rigging or lifting equipment can be physically sound and still present a non-compliance problem when its history cannot be demonstrated. For yachts operating under Flag and Class requirements, inspection and testing are only part of the picture. Identification, certification, previous examination records, equipment specifications and traceability can all form part of the […]

What Really Happens During a Major Super Yacht Rig Refit?

A major yacht rig refit is rarely defined by the work that takes place once the mast has been removed. By that stage, the project has often been developing for months while the yacht is still in operation, sometimes on the other side of the world. Unlike many engineering projects, planning frequently begins without direct […]