Description
Marine Heavy Lift and Rigging Operations by David J. House provides a broad introduction to heavy lift operations in the maritime industry. The second edition takes into account the trend toward increasingly larger and heavier project cargoes, and describes both routine lifts and more specialized movements.
The book covers operations within shipping, salvage, offshore activities, shipbuilding, and repair. It shows how the needs within these sectors of the industry relate to the choice of lifting equipment, planning, and execution.
Risk assessment and consideration for people and the environment are key recurring themes. The presentation is illustrated and is aimed at students, ship’s officers, and personnel responsible for vessels, cargo, and maritime installations.
The book can be used for professional development and as a basis for training. Specific lifting operations must be planned according to approved calculations, equipment documentation, and applicable operational procedures.
The publication is in English and is published by Brown, Son & Ferguson Ltd. 2nd edition, 2019. ISBN: 9781849270786.
