Question 1

What is included in a mast inspection?

Accepted Answer

We inspect the mast structure and accessible fittings for signs of corrosion, cracking, movement, wear or damage, paying particular attention to highly loaded and structurally important areas.

Question 2

Do you service boom hardware?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Boom servicing can include inspection and servicing of goosenecks, sheaves, pins, mandrels, attachment points and associated hardware, with worn or damaged components repaired or replaced as necessary.

Question 3

Can you manufacture replacement sheaves and bushes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Where replacement components are unavailable or a custom solution is required, we can arrange the machining of new bearings, bushes and other components to suit the existing hardware.

Question 4

Can corrosion underneath mast and boom fittings be repaired?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fittings can be removed to properly assess the area beneath them. Depending on the condition, the affected area can then be cleaned, treated and repaired before the hardware is serviced and reinstalled.

Question 5

What happens after the mast has been stepped?

Accepted Answer

Following stepping, we can complete the rig setup, standing rigging installation, tuning and system checks, followed by sea trials where required.

Question 6

Do you inspect and service mast hardware?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We inspect and service mast fittings, sheaves, pins, tangs, tracks, attachment points and associated hardware, replacing worn or fatigued components where required.

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