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IRC opens the door to composite rigging and more fun!

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12:31 AM Tue 9 Nov 2010 GMT

'IRC' IRC

IRC - At the May 2010 meeting of the IRC Technical committee it was noted that 'the technology of composite standing rigging has matured significantly in recent years to the extent that it is now becoming close to mainstream. There is now evidence that composite standing rigging has a life expectancy at least that of steel rod rigging.' Considering the above, the committee concluded that 'the rating cost of composite standing rigging will be reduced with effect from 1st January 2011'. James Dadd, RORC Chief Measurer, in his September Seahorse article on the subject explains the rationale in more detail: ...

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