Modulift expands product range while MD Spivey takes LEEA role

According to the manufacturer, it has taken the modular elements of its existing spreader beam portfolio to produce beams that are suitable for deep water lifting.

These are fully and correctly assembled when combined with the manufacturer's recommended end units, drop links and shackles top and bottom. This, Modulift claims, allows for the options to use ROV shackles where necessary too.

The beams comply with DNV-OS-H206 - Loadout, Transport and Installation of Subsea Objects, with the Modulift Subsea Spreader Beams designed to safely hold weights up 500 tonnes.

The manufacturer says that unlike its standard spreader beams, which are manufactured using circular hollow section, the new subsea range has an open section design.

As a result, this is suitable for water submersion by eliminating the risks of any cavity or pressure issue and they are finished with a three-coat paint system that is based on a two-pack epoxy paint combination suitable for the marine environment.

According to Modulift, its new nautical series is available to order or for more job specific requirements or high QA lifts.

Elsewhere, Sarah Spivey, managing director at Modulift UK is taking to the board at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA),

Spivey is one of five elected to the exclusive role through recent member voting, joining Paul Fulcher, Tim Burgess, Kevin Holmes and Anthony Thomas on the seats of the board having sealed approval after her first application.

Her aim within LEEA is to share her industry knowledge, instilling her own valued working ethics amongst members as well as breed new ideas and discussions to lifting and safety challenges.

She is also hoping to open conversations in a bid to see how best to move the heavy lifting industry as a whole forward, as it transcends into new territories, sectors and technologies.

Spivey explains: "I see first-hand the fundamental safety challenges happening on a daily basis. In turn I recognise the need to uphold and advance safety standards for a risk-free environment, responding to authority associations such as LEEA.

"Modulift has been involved with some particularly prestigious projects of late which have been monumental achievements for such a young company, drive, ambition, innovation and attention to detail I believe all play a vital part in their success. These values I would plan to bring to the table at LEEA as I do with my own workforce, so to support LEEA members and projects the very best way possible that I can."

She adds: "I am so excited to have been selected, and thank all those who voted for me. I think it's very important to have a ladies perspective on the board, providing an alternative viewpoint.

"However, equally I believe that I can offer fair and focussed judgement for all. I look forward to getting to know the LEEA members in a more personal capacity, working closely together on some of the most significant issues facing our industry in a bright and positive manner."