Heavy Lift releases comprehensive operational guideline
The Heavy Lift Exchange Forum, a working group initiated by DNV, has released the “Guidance on Stability of Lifts”, a comprehensive operational guideline aimed at enhancing the safety and stability of heavy lift operations.
This collaborative achievement marks a milestone in the heavy lift sector by addressing a crucial gap: providing specific guidance for complex cargo shapes where established procedures were previously unclear or absent. The guideline is the result of years of work by industry leaders, including BBC Chartering, BigLift Shipping, DNV, Heerema Marine Contractors, Jumbo, SAL Engineering and United Heavy Lift.
The guidance brings together decades of experience and expertise from leading heavy lift shipping companies, resulting in a structured approach for assessing lifting stability. With a focus on clear, step-by-step procedures, the guideline ensures a common understanding among engineers and operators, enhancing predictability and safety across various heavy lift scenarios.
