Welcome to the Fundamentals of Ship rigging. In this course you will learn a basic level of technical and practical knowledge about ship rigging operations. So what does a ship rigger do? In a shipbuilding environment, riggers are responsible for the lifting and moving of heavy and bulky objects, whether aboard ships or around the shipyard. They must develop a working knowledge of selecting and using the various rigging hardware, such as ropes, slings, shackles, clamps, chain falls, and come-a-longs. Riggers must also be able to calculate the weight factors and angles used in the proper lifting and transferring of those heavy loads. Let’s get started.
So What does a Ship Rigger Do?
In a shipbuilding environment, riggers are responsible for the lifting and moving of heavy and bulky objects, whether aboard ships or around the shipyard. They must develop a working knowledge of selecting and using the various rigging hardware, such as ropes, slings, shackles, clamps, chain falls, and come-a-longs. Riggers must also be able to calculate the weight factors and angles used in the proper lifting and transferring of those heavy loads.
