Ben Burgess

William Hackett, a leader in the supply of offshore lifting hoists and chains, has released an industry report to help minimise the risk of Hydrogen Embrittlement (HE) and Stress Induced Corrosion Cracking (SICC). The report includes guidance on material choices used in topside and subsea lifts, and is seen as a major step forward in […]

William Hackett, a world-leader in the development and manufacture of offshore lifting hoists and chains, has launched the SSL5, incorporating its patented quad pawl (QP) mechanism. The company says that it is the safest and most efficient offshore and subsea lever hoist in the world. Ben Burgess, director at William Hackett says, “It’s a piece […]