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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 […]

The Evolving Role of the Superyacht Rigger

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 the mast. The work as a superyacht rigger was highly skilled, but relatively contained within the rig itself. That is no longer the reality of the sector. Modern superyacht rigging […]

When Missing Records Become a Compliance Deficiency

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 passerelle had previously been raised as a deficiency by Flag State inspectors, not because the equipment had failed, but because there were no records available to demonstrate that the required […]