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|WorkBoat365.com |Summer 2025 41| WorkBoat365.com|slings were a%ufffdached to four 17t capacity alloy bow shackles, which made the all-important connec%ufffdon to the vessel.Coysh said: %u201cThe modular spreader beam solu%ufffdon meant we were able to perform as close as possible to a zero-degree li%ufffd on the deck points, nega%ufffdng concerns for undue stress being put on those li%ufffding points.%u201dMike Tinmouth, co-founder at Acua Ocean, said: %u201cBeing able to crane li%ufffd the vessel increases speed of launch and provides alterna%ufffdve solu%ufffdons to launching from a cradle and slipway. This enables us to operate from more loca%ufffdons. We considered launch solu%ufffdons from the outset; however, as a build progresses, these op%ufffdons are refined, and we began working with solu%ufffdon providers, like Rope and Sling, as experts in li%ufffding, to develop the op%ufffdmum solu%ufffdon.%u201dRSS was ini%ufffdally contracted to complete proof load tests on RUD deck fall restraint points aboard USV-Pioneer, using a 65kN Hydrajaws portable pull tester to make sure each point was tested to 300kg. Following the successful delivery of that scope of work, in November 2024, Acua Ocean entrusted RSS with subsequent li%ufffding tasks, including those required for sea trials, and the latest li%ufffd into the pontoon. The pick points used on that occasion were also mounted on the vessel%u2019s deck, distanced based on the stability and centre of gravity required for a safe and stable li%ufffd.Tinmouth added: %u201cWe have focused on developing a UK, and specifically local southwest, supply chain with 94% of the project spend in the UK. Key to that has been network and experience %u2014 our team have decades of experience in the marine sector and will most o%ufffden know someone with a proven solu%ufffdon and experience for our needs. At this point in %ufffdme, we engage suppliers, like Rope and Sling, to get their input into the solu%ufffdon design.%u201dRSS%u2019s Coysh said: %u201cWe have assisted with li%ufffding the vessel on numerous occasions, helping to get it in and out of the water for recent sea trials. It is extremely rewarding to be involved in a project like this. Although the equipment and rigging are our bread and bu%ufffder, we are always amazed as to the incredible projects we have the privilege to support. Working alongside Acua [Ocean] has been a real pleasure. The fact that the team are so recep%ufffdve to our ideas, knowledge, and exper%ufffdse, makes the whole process that much more enjoyable. With more vessels planned, we can%u2019t wait to see what the future holds.%u201dLIFTING & DECK EQUIPMENT