RSB Rigging

Crane cable replaced and load testing completed on M/Y Nuri in Vilanova, with 2.2 tonnes recorded on the load cell. We also carried out a full lifting equipment inspection, including the access rail system, SBL passerelle and loose lifting equipment. #RSBRigging #LoadTesting

A little test for the riggers out there! Can anyone tell us what's going on here and why we're doing it? #RSBRigging #SuperyachtRigging #YachtRigging #Rigging #SafetyFirst #RigRefit

Winter yard periods give us a good opportunity to get properly stuck into rigging maintenance. We've covered what deserves attention and why it's worth getting ahead of it before the next sailing season. rsb-rigging.com/yacht-riggin… #RSBRigging #SuperyachtRigging

A specific place for every single part. And everything in its place. #Organisation #YachtRigging #YachtMaintenance #Yachting #JustAnotherDayAtRSB

Another booming Friday in Palma! (Pun intended) Two booms off, one back on, with Fortissimo and WaveWalker keeping the RSB team busy on the dock. #RSBRigging #YachtRigging #SuperyachtRigging #SailingYachts #PalmaDeMallorca

Another big day on the dock in Palma, getting the rig out of S/Y Beaugeste. The RSB lads working together to get everything disconnected, lifted and safely ashore. #RSBRigging #SuperyachtRigging #MastUnstepping #YachtRefit #YachtRigging

Same breaking load doesn't mean it's a straight swap. We've covered the engineering, the potential pitfalls and what needs checking before signing off the job. Worth a read if you've got crane or davit cable replacements coming up. rsb-rigging.com/replacing-cr… lluis@rsb-rigging.com

Not every rigging job involves taking the mast out. S/Y Christopher was lifted out at Pendennis Vilanova for work on the bow thruster. We had to disconnect the headstays and rig temporary stays to keep everything properly supported. #RSBRigging #YachtRefit #PendennisVilanova

Busy morning in the yard. Three rigs coming out at the same time, with three rigging companies and a fair bit of crane coordination going on. Quite a sight! #RSBRigging #RigUnstep #LibertyOfLondon #SuperyachtRigging #SailingYacht #YachtRefit

Jersey Pearl’s rig coming out in Vilanova. Unstepping a rig like this is all about preparation and control. Then it’s down onto the trestles ready for the next stage of the work. Plenty going on, but a smooth unstep from the team. #RSBRigging #RigUnstep #SuperyachtRigging

Now that is a load cell. 40 tonnes, and a serious piece of kit for crane load testing. This will earn its keep. #RSBRigging #LoadTesting #CraneTesting #LoadCell #LiftingEquipment #Superyacht #MarineEngineering

What else do you do on a beautiful Friday morning before the weekend starts? Step Dahlak’s mast, get her tuned up and ready to sail, pack the tools away… and call beer o’clock once the job is complete and the client is happy. #RSBRigging #MastStep #SailingYacht #YachtRigging

Bluetooth headsets give the guys in the rig constant, direct communication with the team running the job on deck. They can talk normally, hear exactly what’s happening below and respond immediately without having to shout over the radio and everything else going on around them.

Up close, checking the structure, fittings and connections properly. At height, and with the loads involved, there’s no substitute for getting eyes and hands directly onto the equipment. #BlackPearl #RigInspection #SuperyachtRigging #YachtMaintenance #RSBRigging

This is how you build a the best possible team. Franco is one of our Senior Project Managers, with a huge amount of sailing and technical experience behind him. When he’s out on the water with the team, he uses that time to pass it on.

A lot to get right before a main mast leaves the ground. Halyards clear, stays ready, lifting gear checked and everyone knowing what happened next. Because once the mast is hanging on the hook, you don’t want to be looking for anything you may have forgotten to take care of.

Sea trials on Honey Rider. This is where the work on the rig moves from the yard into real sailing conditions. A vital part of verifying the work where it matters most: on the water. #RSBRigging #HoneyRider #SeaTrials #SuperyachtRigging #SailingYacht

If the yacht is heading into the yard, now is the time to get the rig inspection booked. Don’t leave the inspection until the yacht is nearly ready to go back into operation. rsb-rigging.com/rigging-main… #RSBRigging #RigInspection #RiggingMaintenance #YachtRefit

Guess the rig? A few clues in the video for those who know what they’re looking at. Recognise her? Drop your guess in the comments. #RSBRigging #GuessTheRig #SuperyachtRigging #SailingYacht

From this perspective you can see just how coordinated a rig move needs to be. The crane operator, the riggers on the ground, the tag lines, the clearances and the positioning all have to work together. Once the mast is in the air, everyone needs to know what is happening next.