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
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
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
There was a time when superyacht rigging was viewed largely as a stand alone trade. Replace the wire, service the furlers, tune the rig, step
During a recent thorough examination and load test of a passerelle, a compliance point arose that is encountered surprisingly often during surveys and audits. The
Rigging rarely fails without warning. The real issue is that the warning signs are often subtle, misread, or left unaddressed until the margin for intervention
A “Passed” Load Test Does Not Always Mean Low Risk During a five year thorough examination, it is common to encounter access rail systems that
At RSB Rigging, safety is not a tick box exercise; it is an operational responsibility. Last week, the entire RSB team split into groups to
In the superyacht and performance sailing sectors, rigging is engineered for reliability, strength and longevity. Yet despite its sophistication, rigging has traditionally followed a linear
RSB Rigging Solutions S.L. has now been confirmed as a Lloyds Registry Approved Service Supplier. This accreditation allows us to carry out surveys of masts
