CLASSIC YACHT

Commodity:   Vintage yacht (built in 1896, est 130yrs old)

Volume:   36.5 x 5.64 x 31 M, 130 MT

Origin:   Phuket, Thailand

Destination:  Southampton, UK

Challenge:

•36m, 130t vintage yacht with fragile structure

•Limited structural docs; preservation-first approach require

•Custom lift plan with soft slings, dual cranes, bespoke cradle

•Synthetic lashings and padded supports to avoid damage during sea transit

•Initial wooden choke setup rejected by MWS/client (18/4) due to risk of dislodgement and hull damage

•Real-time monitoring and seamless handover ensured preservation

Scope:

•Charter heavy lift vessel with suitable capacity

•Deploy divers for sling positioning

•In-house stevedores for hooking-on, hooking-off

•Protect yacht’s interior and exterior

•Supervise loading operations

•Conduct lift studies for safe execution

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