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Marine Results collaborates with other suppliers on major rig projects<\/p>\n
Known for rig management and survey projects on the world\u2019s largest and most advanced sailing yachts, Marine Results is now using non-destructive testing to detect cracks and flaws in masts.<\/p>\n
This testing uses non-invasive ultra-sonic screening with the company supporting the Grand Prix circuit, Americas Cup, GC32, TP52s and Open 60s.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe frequently work as part of a larger team with other suppliers on major rig projects,\u201d explained director Jon Morris.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe data that we produce from the megayachts in collaboration with our regular partners trickles right down to the mass market enabling design standards to advance across the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
Collaboration<\/p>\n
A collaboration with rope supplier Marlow, shares data about safe working loads of sheet and halyard systems, using Marine Results\u2019 specialist destructive testing facility to evaluate the breaking loads.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe data produced from megayachts in collaboration with our regular partners trickles down to the mass market enabling design standards to advance across the industry,\u201d says Jon.<\/p>\n
Marine Results is also seeing changes in the stipulations of rig insurers.<\/p>\n
Costs rising<\/p>\n
\u201cMast and rigging packages are increasingly sophisticated in terms of exotic carbon materials,\u201d says Jon. \u201cCosts of replacing due to rig failure and racing incidents have significantly risen.<\/p>\n
\u201cInsurers are tightening up their policies and often specifying regular inspections to meet the recommendations of the spar and equipment manufacturers.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition, Jon says there are increased discussions by the main large yacht classification bodies in relation to in-service inspections and working at height.<\/p>\n
\u201cRisk awareness has increased following a number of recent deaths of people working aloft, an issue we have been trying to highlight for some years now.\u201d<\/p>\n
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