New SOLAS Pilot Ladder Regulations for pilot transfer arrangements come into force on 1 January 2028, introducing mandatory standards for pilot ladders, securing equipment, attachment
During winter lay-up, standing rigging retains its tension while rig related mechanical systems may remain unused for several months. The maintenance considerations differ between structural
Replacing crane and davit lifting cables on a superyacht requires an understanding of the equipment’s original design, operating loads and mechanical configuration. Even where the
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
