A windy rope access inspection day offshore. I found this footage on a hard drive and decided to make a video where you can see how the rope access training video’s I have been releasing here at The Rope Access Channel relate to the real offshore world. You can see how all the safety equipment actually makes it harder to climb safely. This was filmed about 4 years ago in december. Pretty cold, so many layers of clothing underneath that coverall, add an inflatable life jacke, a radio and a camera and soon it will be hard to see which rope leads where below the chest ascender.
I really liked this job, climbing around alone with no one really having a visual. Radio contact every few minutes and that was it. Lovely day out at sea 🙂
Video’s mentioned or good to watch:
How to perform a small rope to rope transfer:
https://youtu.be/-wTcHx5fPp4
How to aid climb with fixed anchors:
https://youtu.be/jh1tb6X8NPM
And how to aid climb with moveable anchors might be a good one as well:
https://youtu.be/wqOKbJJPSwc
Welcome video where I explain the philosophy behind The Rope Access Channel
https://youtu.be/x8vy50kzIsM
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Chapters
0:00 Intro to the why of this video
1:00 Start of the inspection
4:10 Explanation of the methods used
5:05 Why is the ASAP on top of my descender
5:47 Voiceover explanation
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Interesting, thanks for sharing!
Alex I personally love the commentary funny but getting across the serious side of the job at the same time, great to see the real world application of the training room.keep up the great work brother stay safe 🙏
Great video. It gives me an idea. Would you be interested in making a video based on your experience about different industry specializations within rope access? NDT is obviously a big one but I know there are many "trades within the trade" so to speak. I would love to hear your thoughts
That was (is) totally awesome, you describe it well, and I Am sure it was bulky and clunky with all the clothes and jackets. The voice-over was awesome too. Please make more of these. This way I can show my people what this work is really about. Jim H.
I agree totally awesome!! I would be interested in seeing more and listening to your voice overs.
Love it, more practical application videos please, very interesting and a good format. Don't be so hard on yourself. I think anyone who has ever worn gloves will know what you were dealing with.
Perfect Work 🙂
Hard work. But wow! your supervisor was so careful as to pull the tail ends of F8's up so they don't bother you? This is really awesome…
Great video, perfect for Someone looking to get into the industry
What camera are using? I really hope i’ll have a chance to work offshore in the future …. Stay safe always 🙂
I have a question, how are you mitigating the risk of the working line failure when you have put yourself in the position of having your rig and your ASAP on the same line. Your are basically doing a rope to rope transfer with three points of contact which does not meet the requirements of IRATA.
In my mind if that line fails then you are going to shock load your back up line with a toothed device or have I missed something when watching the video.
Ah, so you're an NDT inspector? I don't think you've ever mentioned your trade. I am thinking of going into either insulation, masonry, inspection (Start out with Ultra Sonic testing first and get the other tickets as I go), or electrical/ plumbing I'm torn between the two. I will be breaking it down having 3 of the 5 and from there 2 and whatever I choose in the end.
Was there other application outside of EMS/ SAR/ Military/ Police work that I didn't mention?
Interesting footage. Did you never have problems with your spine during your professional climbing ?