[INDUSTRY NEWS] “Further,” she continued, “It is the only heavy lifting shackle in


the world that has been type approved by DNV [DNV GL standard DNVGL-ST-0378 – Standard for offshore and platform lifting appliances; and DNV GL standard DNVGL-ST-0377 – Standard for shipboard lifting appliances]. Products approved by this certificate are accepted for installation on all vessels classified by DNV GL.” Heick said: “We anticipate that these characteristics will suit the


product to on and offshore maritime customers, particularly in the wind market. Not only is there much activity in that sector as the year gathers pace, but the time-saving attributes of the shackle range will be attractive to a marketplace where evermore competitive tenders are contended.” Van Beest pointed to additional features, including a hole in the


nut to attach an auxiliary lifting wire for installation; tommy bar holes to tighten the nuts (no large tools needed that can jump off the nut); recessed markings (cannot damage so always legible); RFID chips installed for digital tracing; markings on both faces of the shackle body (no need to turn heavy objects to find markings; users can always read them whichever side is up); and off-center lifting point in shackle pin to enable manipulation with a hoist during installation. The Power Sling Shackle joins other Green Pin products in Safe


Lifting’s rental range, including the GP P6033 Sling Shackle and GP P6036 Heavy Duty Shackle. The company also stocks an existing range of heavy lift shackles up to 1,500t capacity, but will invest in higher capacity rigging equipment if required. An existing client base is expected to drive initial demand for the new shackle but Heick


anticipates enquiries from prospective customers as word spreads of availability. He said: “We’re committed to healthy stock levels and have multiple


units of each capacity, up to 1,250t, available immediately. We need to be able to respond to demand for short-term rental for single lifts, and long-term hire for project durations. Supply of the Power Sling Shackle will be the same as for other products; the customer decides the period of time they require the lifting component and we make a compelling case to choose our solution.” Van Beest concluded: “Running large rigging projects for demanding


end users is their [Safe Lifting’s] core business. Many companies rely on their expertise to perform these jobs as quickly and efficiently as possible. These are exactly the kind of projects that benefit the most from this unique new shackle.” y


CCAA Announces Annual Educational Conference to be Held March 18-20 in Tulsa


>The Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA) is proud to announce its Annual Education Conference, to be held in Tulsa, OK on March 18-20, 2018. The Hyatt hotel in Tulsa will serve as the venue for this event. Each year this conference is held for crane inspectors, engineers,


and surveyors with presentations by peers, engineers, and safety officials. Topics in this year’s event will include:


Leading manufacturer for mooring, anchor handling, rigging and heavy lifting accessories.


 Wide Body Shackles to 4,000 Ton


 Safety Anchor Shackles to 2,000 Ton


 ROV Eye & Shank Hooks


 Master Links  Tri-Plates


Exclusive North American Distributors


For info: 310.448.5444 sales@awrrinc.com


For info: 310.522.9698 sales@watermansupply.com


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