Industrial cranes are business-critical assets across supply chains, from manufacturing to port operations on the landside, and onboard ships from heavy lift vessels to geared bulkers and cruise ships at sea. In this episode, Seatrade Maritime News senior correspondent Gary Howard talks crane safety with Unique Group's Ed Arias, VP-Water Weights, and Sales Representative, Tad Dunville.

Ed and Tad share their deep understanding of the regulations and safety considerations around crane design, testing, and operation, including the advances in technology enabling greater insights into the condition of crane components, and the potential challenges in applying cutting edge technology to older equipment.

The guests take a detailed look at the regulatory landscape around crane installation, operation, and maintenance from a US, European, and international perspective, underlining the value of working with market experts to optimise asset uptime and maximise safety for workers and businesses alike.

The conversation explores contrasting approaches to technology development, OSHA's General Duty Clause, and the role Water Weights® play in load testing crane installations.

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