Aloft

Above the deck or high in a vessel’s mast, rigging or superstructure.

A person may go aloft to inspect or work on sails, rigging, antennas, lights or other equipment. The term can also describe an object positioned or hoisted high above the deck.

Work aloft exposes people to falls, vessel movement and dropped-object hazards. Safe access, suitable fall protection, controlled tools and coordination with anyone operating rigging or machinery are required according to the vessel and task.