PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE
Deck Gear Survey 2016
By Peter Marsh
There are several components to a successful workboat, including the vessel itself, its suitability for the project and a well trained crew. One key component is the deck machinery, which will determine how well the vessel and crew can complete the assignment, and whether they can do so safely and without incident. The vessels operating in the Pacific are often subjected to severe weather and extreme temperatures, which explains why most of the winches, cranes and line handling equipment that will be used in extreme conditions are produced on the West Coast… MORE
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