Marine Orders Part 32: Cargo Handling Equipment, Issue 2 (Order No. 14 of 1997) (Cth)
| MARINE ORDERS Part 32 Cargo Handling Equipment Issue 2 ________________________________ This compilation was prepared on 27 June 2007 taking into account amendments up to Marine Orders: Miscellaneous Amendments Prepared by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Canberra. |
Table of Contents
1 Definitions
2 Purpose
3 Application
4 Exemptions & equivalents
5 Transitional
6 Review of decisions
7 Control
8 Penal provisions
9 Person in charge
10 Loading and unloading
11 Access to a ship or compartment
12 Marking of cargo mass
13 Powers and functions of surveyors
14 Safe working load
15 Testing, thorough examination, inspection and certification
16 Register of materials handling equipment and certificates of test
17 Maintenance and repairs
Appendix 1 Protective fencing
Appendix 2 Lighting
Appendix 3 Safe atmosphere
Appendix 4 Personnel cradle
Appendix 5 Test and thorough examination procedures (materials handling equipment)
Appendix 6 Safe use of materials handling equipment
Appendix 7 Cargo spaces
Appendix 8 Motors in cargo spaces
Appendix 9 Requirements for derricks
Appendix 10 Requirements for cranes
Appendix 11 Crane and derrick controls and brakes
Appendix 12 Operator's cabin and access
Appendix 13 Mechanical stowing appliances and other vehicles
Appendix l4 Requirements for specialised handling systems
Appendix l5 Requirements for cargo gear
Appendix l6 Unitised cargo
Appendix 17 Ladders
Appendix 18 Signalling
Appendix 19 Marking of mass
Appendix 20 Australian standards: guide in determining SWL
Appendix 21 Actuating force: control equipment
Appendix 22 Approved splices in wire rope
Appendix 23 Forms
Previous issues
Issue 1, Order No 12 of 1986
Amendment, Order No. 5 of 1992
Issue 2, Order No 14 of 1997
Amendment, Order No. 2 of 1999
Amendment, Order No. 7 of 1999
Amendment, Order No. 9 of 1999
1 Definitions
1.1 In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears, the following definitions apply:
AMSA means the Australian Maritime Safety Authority;
bulk cargo means any material other than liquid or gas in any combination of particles, granules or other like fragmentation or aggregation which is loaded directly into a cargo space of a ship without any other form of containment;
bulk carrier means a ship designed and constructed for the carriage of bulk cargo;
cargo includes:
(a) ship's stores, provisions, equipment and fuel;
(b) mails;
(c) passengers' baggage;
(d) material for the repair of a ship or for the fitting of a cargo space or material and equipment used for securing cargo;
(e) mechanical stowing appliances and transport equipment when carried as cargo or being handled by means of cranes or derricks.
cargo gear means an article of equipment for use with a crane or derrick in loading or unloading cargo, that:
(a) is not riveted, welded or otherwise permanently attached to the crane or derrick or ; and
(b) is designed to be detachable from the crane or derrick,
and includes any wire rope, fibre rope, sling, net, clamp, grab, loose gear, magnetic lifting device, vacuum lifting device, patent cargo handling system or self unloading system but does not include transport equipment or packaging;
Note: Pallets are not subject to the testing and certification requirements of this Part. They should, however, be constructed to a recognised standard (see Appendix 20), be suitable for the load to be conveyed, be in good condition and, unless intended for once only use, be marked with the owner's name or insignia.
cargo space means a space in a ship intended for the carriage of cargo and includes any trunkway and hatchway to that space;
Chief Marine Surveyor means the person occupying the position of Manager, Marine Services—Ship Inspection Programs, in AMSA or, in respect of any particular purpose under this Part, a suitable qualified person authorised by the Manager, Marine Services—Ship Inspection Programs, for that purpose;
closed container means a container that totally encloses its contents by permanent structures;
Note: A container that has small ventilation openings may be accepted as a closed container if the openings are satisfactorily sealed against the ingress of sparks.
competent person means a person having practical and theoretical knowledge and relevant experience, sufficient to enable that person to detect and evaluate any defects and any weaknesses that may affect the intended performance of the equipment;
Note: Chief Officers, Chief Engineer Officers and Second Engineer Officers are considered to be competent persons in relation to the carrying out of thorough annual examinations, and other inspections, of unclassed cargo gear and lifting appliances.
container and container corner fittings have the same meaning as in Marine Orders, Part 44 (Safe Containers);
crane includes a derrick crane except where the context otherwise requires, but excludes a machinery space crane which is subject to the requirements of Appendix 4 of Marine Orders, Part 20 (Ship Machinery);
derrick crane means a derrick fitted with operating winches and two span tackles of such design that the derrick can be topped and slewed while hoisting a load;
derrick includes, unless the context otherwise requires, the supporting structure and positioning devices, such as mast, king post, sampson post, stay, lugs, goosenecks, eyebolts, topping lift, guys, preventers and winches;
fibre rope means a rope constructed of natural or synthetic fibre only and includes rope or flat-woven webbing constructed of natural or synthetic fibres;
hatchway means an aperture in a deck of a ship providing access to a cargo space for loading or unloading;
IBC means intermediate bulk container;
illumination means illumination in the horizontal plane at a height of one metre above a working surface;
inspection, in relation to materials handling equipment, for the purposes of 15 of this Part, means a careful visual examination including, if necessary, dismantling, to assess the condition of the assembly or article for any deformation, distortion, damage, wear, corrosion or any other defect impairing its operational reliability;
intermediate bulk container means a cargo receptacle:
(a) constructed of rigid, semi-rigid or flexible materials, or a combination of such materials;
(b) designed to be lifted by materials handling equipment, by means of either integral or detachable devices; and
(c) having a capacity, of not less than 0.25 cubic metres and not more than 3 cubic metres;
loading means conveying cargo from a location outside a ship to a location on board a ship, or transferring cargo between locations on board a ship, and includes associated operations such as lashing and securing of cargo and inserting clamps and pins in securing devices;
loose gear means an item of equipment by means of which a load may be attached to a crane or derrick, which does not form an integral part of the crane or derrick, and includes any block, shackle, hook, swivel, connecting plate, ring, chain block or hoist, chain or overhauling weight and the component parts of a pallet bar, lifting beam, lifting frame, spreader, tray, tub or other cargo receptacle other than an intermediate bulk container or transport equipment;
materials handling equipment means an article or an integrated assembly of articles designed to convey or for use in conveying cargo and includes cargo gear, a crane, derrick, cargo lift, side loading platform, mechanical loading appliance and mechanical stowing appliance;
mechanical stowing appliance means a wheeled or tracked machine or vehicle designed to convey or move cargo and includes any lift truck, straddle truck, side-loader, tractor, bulldozer, front-end loader, trailer and truck;
owner, in relation to shore equipment used in loading or unloading a ship, includes the person having possession of the equipment for the purpose of the loading or unloading operation;
pallet means a load-carrying platform having 2 interconnected decks separated to permit the entry of lifting equipment, such as fork arms, tines, bars or slings;
person in charge means a person appointed under 9 of this Part;
personnel cradle means a cradle, cage, box platform or similar appliance for use in conveying persons to work locations at or near the top of a container, barge or similar transport equipment or to cargo stowed on board a ship;
portable means capable of being lifted manually by one person or 2 persons in conjunction;
prescribed person means the surveyor in charge of the nearest AMSA survey office;
proof load, in relation to materials handling equipment, means the proof load for that equipment determined in accordance with this Part;
responsible person means a person who, in relation to materials handling equipment, is competent and qualified and:
(a) is responsible to:
(i) the manufacturer of that equipment;
(ii) a classification society in pursuance of a scheme of classification or certification of such equipment; or
(iii) a competent testing establishment,
for carrying out any testing and associated thorough examination and issuing certificates of test in respect of that equipment as required by this Part; or
(b) is responsible to:
(i) the owner or master of the ship, where that equipment is the ship's equipment; or
(ii) the owner, where that equipment is shore equipment; or
(iii) a classification society in pursuance of a scheme of classification or certification of such equipment,
for carrying out thorough examinations, other than those associated with testing, of that equipment required by this Part or for determining the safe working load of cargo gear that is not required to be permanently marked with a SWL;
Note: In respect of testing, thorough examination associated with testing, and certification of equipment, a responsible person should be a suitably qualified person who has been appointed or authorised by a classification society, or an organisation dedicated to the test and certification of materials handling equipment.
returnable cargo unit means a packaging, into which cargo is packed, intended to convey cargo from consignor to consignee and that:
(a) is designed to be handled as a single unit;
(b) is not a freight container or intermediate bulk container;
(c) is fitted with integral lifting attachments;
(d) is intended for return and subsequent re-use; and
(e) may or may not be collapsible;
runner means a wire rope used for hoisting or lowering a load;
safe working load means, in relation to an article of materials handling equipment, the load that a responsible person considers is the maximum load that may be imposed on that article in order to allow an adequate margin of safety in the normal operation of that article;
self unloading system means, in relation to the handling of bulk cargoes, an arrangement of devices and equipment on board a ship, designed so that unloading is effected without recourse to the use of grabs, tubs or similar items of loose gear in conjunction with cranes or derricks;
shipborne barge means an independent, non-self-propelled vessel, specifically designed and equipped to be lifted in a loaded condition and stowed on board a ship;
ship equipment means materials handling equipment carried or installed on board a ship;
shore crane means a crane that is shore equipment and includes any equipment operated or controlled from the cabin of that crane, being:
(a) permanently attached ancillary equipment; or
(b) detachable equipment designed for use with the crane;
shore equipment means materials handling equipment that is not ship equipment and includes a floating crane;
specialised handling system means a method of loading or unloading cargo that employs specialised materials handling equipment designed to dispense with manual handling of cargo by sling, tray, tub, pallet or similar cargo gear, and includes reclaiming devices, conveyor belts, and the handling of multiple units connected together by twistlocks, banding or strapping, or similar appliances, that have not been individually tested and marked in accordance with this Part;
SWL means safe working load;
testing establishment means an establishment equipped for the testing and examination of cargo gear;
thorough examination means a detailed visual examination in accordance with 15.2.10;
transport equipment means equipment of a permanent character that facilitates the transport of a combination or aggregation of cargo as a single unit and includes containers, intermediate bulk containers, returnable cargo units and shipborne barges, but does not include cargo gear;
tray means an article of materials handling equipment designed for repeated use in conveying cargo, that has attachments by which it may be hoisted or otherwise conveyed but does not include transport equipment or a pallet; and
unloading means to convey cargo located on board a ship to a location outside the ship, and includes associated operations such as unlashing of cargo and removing clamps and pins from securing devices.
1.2 In this Part, a reference to the date on which a ship was built means the date on which not less than 50 tonnes or one per cent of the proposed total mass of the structural material of the ship, whichever is the less, has been assembled.
1.3 In this Part:
(a) headings and sub-headings are part of the Part;
(b) each Appendix is part of the Part;
(c) a note included in the text and printed in italics is not part of the Part.
2 Purpose
This Part:
(a) for the purposes of paragraphs 425(1)(a), 283D(1)(b) and 283E(1)(b) of the Navigation Act, prescribes matters providing for and in relation to the inspection and testing of machinery and appliances for the loading and unloading of ships, off-shore industry vessels and off-shore industry mobile units;
(b) for the purposes of paragraphs 425(1)(b), 283D(1)(b) and 283E(1)(b) of the Navigation Act, prescribes matters providing for and in relation to the prevention of the use of defective machinery or appliances for the loading or unloading of ships, off-shore industry vessels and off-shore industry mobile units;
(c) for the purposes of paragraphs 425(1)(c), 283D(1)(b) and 283E(1)(b) of the Navigation Act, prescribes matters providing for and in relation to the protection of the health and the security from injury of persons engaged in the loading or unloading of ships, off-shore industry vessels and off-shore industry mobile units;
(d) for the purposes of paragraph 283E(1)(c)(xiii) of the Navigation Act, makes provision for or in relation to the transfer of persons and goods to or from off-shore industry mobile units, including the provision, maintenance and use of cranes and other lifting devices and equipment;
(e) gives effect, in whole or in part, to the following instruments of the International Labour Organisation:
(i) Convention No. 27, Marking of Weight (Packages Transported by Vessels), 1929;
(ii) Convention No. 152, Occupational Safety and Health (Dock Work), 1979;
(iii) Recommendation No.160, Occupational Safety and Health (Dock Work), 1979;
(iv) ILO Code of Practice: Safety and Health in Dock Work.
3 Application
This Part applies to and in relation to:
(a) the loading or unloading of any ship at a port in Australia or in an external territory of Australia;
(b) the loading or unloading at any port of a ship to which Part II of the Navigation Act applies; and
(b) the loading or unloading of an off-shore industry mobile unit.
Note 1: This Part regulates the use of materials handling equipment whether ship or shore equipment where that equipment is used for loading or unloading.
Note 2: By virtue of section 283K of the Navigation Act, the provisions of this Part do not have effect to the extent that they are inconsistent with a valid direction given under section 101 of the Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1967.
4 Exemptions and equivalents
4.1 Exemptions
4.1.1 The Chief Marine Surveyor may, upon written application and if satisfied that persons will not thereby be endangered, exempt a ship or class of ships from compliance with a provision of this Part to the extent specified and subject to such conditions as that officer thinks fit.
4.1.2 A prescribed person may, upon written application and if satisfied that persons will not thereby be endangered, allow any provision of this Part to be dispensed with for the purpose of a loading or unloading operation, to the extent specified and subject to such conditions as that officer thinks fit.
4.2 Equivalents
Where a provision of this Part requires a particular fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, or type thereof to be fitted or carried in a ship or a particular provision to be made in a ship, the Chief Marine Surveyor may allow any other fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, or type thereof, to be fitted or carried, or any other provision to be made, if that officer is satisfied that the other fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, or type thereof, or provision, is at least as effective as that required by that provision of this Part.
5 Transitional
5.1 A test or examination conducted for the purposes of and in accordance with Issue 1 of this Part, is to be taken to be a test, thorough examination or inspection, as appropriate, conducted in accordance with this Issue of this Part.
5.2 A certificate issued or recognised for the purposes of and in accordance with Issue 1 of this Part is to be taken to be a certificate issued pursuant to this Issue of this Part.
6 Review of Decisions
6.1 Reviewable decisions
Application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of a decision:
(a) by the Chief Marine Surveyor or a prescribed person, refusing, restricting or imposing a condition on an exemption or dispensation under 4.1;
(b) by the Chief Marine Surveyor, refusing to allow under 4.2 a particular fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, or type thereof, to be fitted or carried in a ship or a particular provision to be made in a ship;
(c) by a surveyor, prohibiting the use of equipment under 13.2.1;
(d) by a surveyor, requiring that a package, article of cargo or a mechanical stowing appliance be weighed under 13.3;
(e) by a surveyor, in relation to the nomination of a weighing instrument under 13.3;
(f) by a surveyor, prohibiting a loading or unloading operation under 13.4.1;
(g) by the Chief Marine Surveyor, refusing to approve a patent handling system under 1.4 of Appendix 14;
(h) by the Chief Marine Surveyor, refusing to accept an alternative method under 3.2 of Appendix 22.
6.2 Statements to accompany notices
If a person making a decision referred to in 6.1 gives to a person whose interests are affected by the decision notice in writing of the decision, the notice must:
(a) include a statement to the effect that, if the person is dissatisfied with the decision, application may, subject to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of the decision; and
(b) except where subsection 28 (4) of that Act applies, also include a statement to the effect that the person may request a statement under section 28 of that Act.
6.3 Validity of decisions
Failure to comply with 6.2 in relation to a decision does not affect the validity of that decision.
7 Control
7.1 A person must not knowingly:
(a) make a false certificate, false entry in a register or other false representation in relation to a matter to which this Part applies;
(b) mark an article of cargo, a package or an article of materials handling equipment with a false gross mass or a false maximum gross mass; or
(c) mark an article of materials handling equipment with a false safe working load.
7.2 A marking or representation is not considered to be false if the actual mass of the item in question is less than the declared mass or, if no mass is declared, the SWL or maximum gross mass marked on the item.
8 Penal provisions
8.1 The following provisions of this Part are penal provisions: 7, 9.1.2, 9.1.3, 9.1.6, 9.2.3, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3.1, 10.3.3, 10.3.4, 10.6.1, 10.6.2, 11.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.3, 12, 13.1.1, 13.1.2, 13.2.2, 13.4.2, 14.1, 16.1.1, 16.1.2, 16.1.3, 16.2.3, 17.1, 17.2, 17.4, 17.5, 17.6.1 and 17.6.2.
8.2 Failure to comply with 12 constitutes an offence by the shipper of the article.
8.3 Failure to comply with 17.1, 17.6.1 or 17.6.2 constitutes an offence by:
(a) in the case of ship equipmentthe owner, agent and master of the ship; and
(b) in the case of shore equipmentthe owner of the equipment.
Note: Regulation 4 of the Navigation (Orders) Regulations provides:
'4. A person who contravenes a provision of an order made under subsection 425(1AA) of the Act that is expressed to be a penal provision is guilty of an offence and is punishable, upon conviction:
(a) if the offender is a natural person—by a fine not exceeding $2,000; or
(b) if the offender is a body corporate—by a fine not exceeding $5,000.'
9 Person In Charge
9.1 Identifying the person in charge
9.1.1 A person, other than the master, undertaking to load or unload a ship at a port in Australia must, before commencement of that undertaking, appoint a person or persons in charge of the undertaking.
Note: Where the 'person' undertaking loading or unloading is a firm or company, that firm or company must make the appointment.
9.1.2 A person making an appointment under 9.1.1 must provide to the master of the ship written notification of the appointment or appointments.
9.1.3 A person in charge must enter in a logbook:
(a) the time at which he or she commences each period of duty as person in charge; and
(b) the time of termination of each such period of duty.
9.1.4 Notwithstanding 9.1.1 and 9.1.3 but subject to 9.1.7, a person who has commenced a period of duty in charge of loading or unloading of a ship is deemed to remain person in charge for the purposes of this Part:
(a) until that person has directed loading or unloading of the ship to cease and has made an entry to that effect in the logbook; or
(b) until another person appointed in accordance with 9.1.1 has commenced a period of duty as person in charge and has made an entry to that effect in the logbook.
9.1.5 Not more than one person at a time is to be person in charge.
9.1.6 A person must not be appointed as the person in charge unless that person is:
(a) well experienced in all aspects of the type of loading or unloading to be undertaken; and
(b) capable of directing all tasks relevant to the loading or unloading.
9.1.7 A person appointed in accordance with 9.1.1, being unable to direct the loading or unloading of a ship at any time during his or her period of duty, may appoint a person qualified in accordance with 9.1.6 to direct the loading or unloading during the period of that inability, and such qualified person is deemed to be the person in charge for that period for the purposes of this Part.
Note: Provisions 9.1.3 and 9.1.4 apply to a delegated person in charge.
9.1.8 Where cargo is being loaded or unloaded by crew of the ship, the master will for the purposes of this Part be deemed to be the appointed person in charge.
Note: Loading includes transfer of cargo within a ship.
9.2 Functions and duties of person in charge
9.2.1 It is the function of the person in charge to direct the tasks relevant to the loading or unloading of the ship and to ensure that they are carried out in a safe and orderly manner.
9.2.2 It is the duty of the person in charge to take all reasonable steps necessary to discharge his or her function, and in particular to ensure as far as practicable that:
(a) all operations are performed in compliance with this Part;
(b) the materials handling equipment of the ship has been tested, thoroughly examined and inspected as required by this Part;
(c) persons are not engaged in loading or unloading unless they have been given adequate instruction and training concerning the risks involved and precautions to be taken;
(d) all persons are reasonably protected against accidental injury arising from the loading or unloading of the ship, and from movement of unsecured cargo or other objects on the ship;
(e) persons not engaged in the loading or unloading of the ship or having any other proper function in connection with the loading or unloading, do not remain:
(i) in the vicinity of cargo-handling operations; or
(ii) on any deck where roll-on/roll-off loading or unloading is taking place,
unless such person has the permission of the master or a person authorised by the master to give such permission; and
(f) if a workplace becomes unsafe or there is a risk of injury to health, effective measures are taken to protect the workers until the place has been made safe again.
9.2.3 If, in connection with the loading or unloading of a ship:
(a) a person receives an injury requiring referral to a hospital; or
(b) a component of materials handling equipment fails in operation, whether or not any person is thereby injured,
the master, on advice from the person in charge, must submit to the Manager, Marine Operations and Personnel, in AMSA through AusSAR:
(a) within four hours of the incident—an initial report in accordance with Form MO-32/5 in Appendix 23; and
(b) within 72 hours of the incident—a full report in accordance with Form MO-32/6 in Appendix 23.
Note: Two forms are available from AMSA: Form AMSA 18, which is an Incident Alert form, and AMSA 19, which is an Incident Report form.
10 Loading and unloading
10.1 Person in charge to direct loading and unloading
A person must not, to any extent, load or unload a ship unless that person does so under the direction of the person in charge.
10.2 Loading and unloading to comply with this Part
A person must not:
(a) to any extent, load or unload a ship;
(b) use or operate any materials handling equipment in connection with the loading or unloading of a ship;
(c) direct or purport to authorise any other person to load or unload a ship to any extent, or operate materials handling equipment in connection with the loading or unloading of a ship; or
(d) use or direct or purport to authorise any other person to use in connection with the loading or unloading of a ship, except in the event of an emergency, any means of passage or access,
otherwise than in compliance with or as provided by this Part.
10.3 Use of equipment
10.3.1 Subject to 10.3.2, a person who:
(a) is under 18 years of age; or
(b) does not possess the necessary aptitudes and experience,
must not:
(c) operate any mechanical stowing appliance, crane or winch; or
(d) give directional signals to a driver of a crane, winch or other mechanical stowing appliance; or
(e) have responsibility for attending to cargo falls on winch ends or winch drums; or
(f) perform tasks involving hoisting, lowering or otherwise adjusting derrick gear or other materials handling equipment.
10.3.2 Provision 10.3.1 does not apply to:
(a) a member of the crew of the ship being loaded or unloaded; or
(b) a person under training while properly supervised.
10.3.3 A person must not operate power operated hatch covers unless that person is:
(a) a member of the crew of the ship being loaded or unloaded; or
(b) a person authorised to do so by the officer in charge of the loading or unloading operation.
10.3.4 A person, other than a member of the crew of the ship, must not operate ship's side, bow or stern doors, 'tween deck bulkhead doors, ramps, retractable car decks or similar ship equipment unless that person has been specifically authorised by the Master of the ship to do so.
10.4 Protective clothing
A person must not load or unload a ship unless that person wears protective clothing and other protective equipment appropriate for the loading or unloading operation, for the duration of the operation.
Note: It is the responsibilities of employers to define the protective clothing to be worn in any particular circumstances.
10.5 Operations to or from a barge or lighter
Cargo must not be loaded into a ship from a manned barge or lighter, or unloaded from a ship into a manned barge or lighter, unless there is provided on the barge or lighter, at least one lifebuoy with at least 30 metres of buoyant line attached.
10.6 Removal of equipment
10.6.1 A person must not, during the loading or unloading of a ship, remove or otherwise interfere with any fencing, safety device, gangway, means of access, ladder, lighting, hatchway cover, materials handling equipment, stage, mark, life-saving appliance or other article or fitting provided in connection with loading or unloading for the purpose of compliance with this Part, except:
(a) in the event of an emergency; or
(b) as directed by the master or an officer of the ship, or by the person in charge.
10.6.2 Any item referred to in 10.6.1 removed as permitted by that provision, must be replaced as soon as there is no longer any reason for its removal, by the person effecting or directing the removal, as appropriate.
Note: It is a fundamental responsibility of every person engaged in loading or unloading a ship to do so with proper regard for their own safety and that of other persons. The fact that a person in charge is directing the operation or that the provisions of this Part are being correctly applied does not relieve a person of that fundamental responsibility.
10.7 Reporting of risks
If persons engaged in the loading or unloading of a ship have reason to believe that a risk exists and those persons are unable reasonably to remove the risk themselves, the situation must be reported to the person in charge as soon as practicable.
11 Access to a ship or compartment
11.1 Means of passage
A person passing to or from a ship during loading or unloading of the ship, if that person is on foot, must not use a means other than a means of access complying with Marine Orders, Part 23 (Equipment—Miscellaneous and Safety Measures).
11.2 Safe atmosphere
11.2.1 Appropriate and reasonable precautions must be taken by the owner or master of a ship to prevent access by persons to a space that has an unsafe atmosphere.
11.2.2 Appropriate and reasonable precautions must be taken by the owner or master of a ship to prevent access by persons to a space that has been fumigated until the atmosphere in that space has been determined to be safe.
Note 1: A licensed fumigator (a person licensed under relevant State or Territory laws to fumigate enclosed spaces using substances hazardous to human life), an appropriately qualified chemist or a person who has successfully completed an appropriate training course could make the required determination.
Note 2: Where the safety of the atmosphere may be reduced as a result of cargo operations, such as in a ro-ro vehicle deck, the master should ensure that ventilation machinery is operating so as to provide at least the minimum required number of changes of air in the space.
11.3 Obstructions
The owner or master of a ship must ensure that any part of the ship's structure that could be an obstruction to vehicular traffic, such as stanchions and pillars, is made conspicuous by markings of sharply contrasting colours and, if necessary, adequately lit.
12 Marking of cargo mass
12.1 An article of cargo, a package, a container, a portable tank, an intermediate bulk container, a returnable cargo unit or other unitised articles of cargo of one tonne gross mass or more, to be loaded on a ship at a port in Australia, must be marked with its gross mass in accordance with Appendix 19 by the shipper of that article, package or unitised cargo.
12.2 If the actual gross mass is not marked on an article of transport equipment, it is deemed that the shipper has declared that the actual gross mass is equal to the maximum gross mass or, in the case of a flexible intermediate bulk container, the SWL marked on the item.
13 Powers and functions of surveyors
13.1 Inspection
13.1.1 The master of a ship or the owner of shore equipment, as appropriate must permit a surveyor to inspect materials handling equipment to which this Part applies, at any reasonable time.
13.1.2 The master of a ship or the owner of shore equipment must, at the request of a surveyor, produce for inspection the register of materials handling equipment and any certificate issued by a responsible person in accordance with this Part in respect of that equipment.
13.2 Defect notice
13.2.1 If a surveyor is satisfied that materials handling equipment is defective, he must give written notice of the defect to the master or the owner of shore equipment as appropriate, and to the person in charge, and may prohibit the use of such equipment for loading or unloading a ship.
Note: Material handling equipment is defective if, inter alia, it has not been tested, thoroughly examined, or inspected as required by this Part.
13.2.2 Materials handling equipment prohibited from use under 13.2.1 must not be used for loading or unloading until:
(a) the defect specified in the notice has been rectified; and
(b) the prohibition has been withdrawn by a surveyor.
13.3 Weighing of cargo or appliance
A surveyor may, for any purpose of this Part, require the weighing of a package, an article of cargo or a mechanical stowing appliance and may for that purpose nominate the weighing instrument.
13.4 Unsafe arrangements
13.4.1 If a surveyor considers that a loading or unloading operation is or will be unsafe, whether or not the other provisions of this Part are complied with, he or she may give written direction to the person in charge and, if appropriate, to the master of the ship, prohibiting the loading or unloading operation.
13.4.2 If a direction in accordance with 13.4.1 is given, loading or unloading must not take place until the surveyor is satisfied that the operation is safe and the direction is withdrawn.
Note: The giving or withdrawal of a prohibition notice does not affect action that may be taken in respect of an Australian ship under the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993.
14 Safe working load
14.1 Drawings
The owner of a ship on which a crane or derrick is installed for use in loading or unloading the ship must keep on board the ship at all times a drawing or drawings in accordance with Appendixes 9 and 10 of all cranes and derricks so installed.
14.2 Determination and marking
An article of materials handling equipment must not be used in loading or unloading a ship unless a responsible person, having regard to the design, strength, material of construction and proposed use of the article, has:
(a) determined the safe working load of the article; and
(b) marked the safe working load and associated information on the article, in accordance with this Part.
14.3 SWL standards
In determining the safe working load of an article of materials handling equipment, the responsible person is to be guided by:
(a) the relevant Australian Standard specified in Appendix 20 of this Part; or
(b) an appropriate national standard established by a signatory member body of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) or, in the case of electrical equipment, an affiliate body of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
14.4 Maximum load
An article of materials handling equipment must not be used to handle a load exceeding the safe working load of that equipment, for the purpose of loading or unloading a ship, except in accordance with Appendix 6.
Note: The mass of any loose gear, spreader, equalising beam and such like attachments is to be taken into account in calculating the load on derricks or cranes.
15 Testing, thorough examination, inspection and certification
15.1 General
15.1.1 Every item of materials handling equipment, and every sling or lifting device forming an integral part of a load, must be of good design and construction, of adequate strength for the purpose to which it is used and, if appropriate, properly installed.
15.1.2 Except as otherwise provided by this Part, materials handling equipment must not be used for loading or unloading unless:
(a) it has been tested, thoroughly examined, certificated and inspected, in accordance with this Part;
(b) the current record of examination and inspection in the appropriate register of material handling equipment indicates that the equipment is fit for use; and
(c) it appears in all respects to be fit for such use.
15.1.3 If materials handling equipment tested and examined in accordance with this Part is considered satisfactory by the responsible person, he or she is to issue the appropriate certificate specified in Appendix 23.
15.1.4 If materials handling equipment inspected in accordance with this Part is considered satisfactory by the competent person, he or she is to record the inspection in the appropriate register of materials handling equipment.
15.2 Items other than wire and fibre ropes, nets and slings
15.2.1 Materials handling equipment for use in loading or unloading a ship must be tested and thoroughly examined by a responsible person in accordance with Appendix 5 of this Part:
(a) before being put into use for the first time; and
(b) following renewal or repair of any stress bearing part, except when the renewal is pursuant to a routine maintenance schedule.
15.2.2 In addition to the requirements of 15.2.1, and subject to 15.2.6, 15.2.7, 15.2.8 and 15.2.9, materials handling equipment for use in loading or unloading a ship must subsequently:
(a) be tested and thoroughly examined in accordance with Appendix 5 of this Part by a responsible person at intervals not exceeding five years; and
(b) be thoroughly examined at intervals not exceeding twelve months by:
(i) in the case of equipment under survey with a classification societya responsible person; and
(ii) in any other casea competent person.
Note: Items of equipment permanently attached to lifting gear, including lower cargo blocks, ponder balls and cargo hooks dedicated to use with a specific crane or derrick, and forming part of the assembly are not considered loose gear and need not be separately tested at the five yearly testing of the crane, derrick or cargo lift to which they are attached.
15.2.3 In addition to the initial and quinquennial test and thorough examination, and annual thorough examination, an inspection of materials handling equipment must be made by a competent person at intervals not exceeding 6 months.
15.2.4 In relation to ship equipment, a test and thorough examination required by 15.2.2(a) may be postponed, for a period of not more than six months, if the postponement will enable the test and examination to be carried out concurrently with a scheduled survey of the ship, provided that a responsible person certifies in writing that, in his or her opinion, the equipment may be safely operated during the period of postponement.
15.2.5 If the design of specialised materials handling equipment or heavy lift equipment is such that, in the opinion of a responsible person, the equipment cannot reasonably be tested or retested in the manner specified in Appendix 5, or the equipment would require unnecessary dismantling, the periodic test and thorough examinations required by 15.2.2 may be dispensed with, provided that:
(a) the manufacturer's equipment specification, schedule of examination and maintenance manual are available to the responsible person;
(b) examination and maintenance procedures have been carried out in compliance with the manual and recorded in the appropriate register of materials handling equipment by a competent person; and
(c) the equipment is fit for use.
15.2.6 Provisions 15.2.1 and 15.2.2 do not apply to an intermediate bulk container or a returnable cargo unit having permanently attached fittings for handling, provided that:
(a) its design and construction conforms to a container or unit that has been type tested in accordance with the appropriate provisions of Appendix 5, or an equivalent national or international standard;
(b) the container or unit is permanently marked with evidence of compliance with that standard or is otherwise certificated and the certificate of type test indicating fitness for use, is available to the person in charge; and
(c) the container or unit has been properly maintained by a competent person and is fit for use.
Note: IBCs and returnable cargo units used for the transport of dangerous goods are required to comply with a more stringent test procedure than those intended for non-dangerous goods and may require secondary protection such as carriage in a freight container. IBCs for dangerous goods must be marked in accordance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
15.2.7 Provisions 15.2.1 and 15.2.2 do not apply to a mechanical stowing appliance:
(a) being shore equipment; or
(b) being ship equipment for use solely in or on the ship, provided the appliance complies with Provision 3 of Appendix 13.
15.2.8 Provisions 15.2.1 and 15.2.2 do not apply to a specialised cargo handling system:
(a) being:
(i) shore equipment; or
(ii) ship equipment for use solely in or on the ship and there is on board details of the manner by which the safe working load has been established, a description of the method by which cargo should be handled and details of any limitations on the use of the equipment or any of its component parts; and
(b) if the system includes items of loose gear, they have been inspected by a competent person as required by Provision 15.2.3.
15.2.9 Provision 15.2.2(a) does not apply to loose gear and other cargo gear except where specific provision is made in 15.2.6, 15.2.7 or 15.2.8.
15.2.10 A person carrying out a thorough examination must make a detailed visual examination of all separable and non-separable components and, in the case of wire ropes, of the internal and external parts of the rope. The extent of the opening up necessary to determine the condition of the separable components such as blocks, shackles, swivels, derrick boom heel or socket, gooseneck, sheaves, bearings and braking arrangements, is to be such as is considered necessary by the person carrying out the examination. In the case of cranes and derricks, the thorough examination must include deck eyes, derrick head bands or fittings, temporary or permanent stays, mast bands or eyes, cleats, spans and ropes, jib, pillar, slewing ring and other gearing mechanisms. The thorough examination is to assess the condition of the assembly or article for any deformation, distortion, damage, wear, corrosion or any other defect impairing its operational reliability, which is to be supplemented, when deemed necessary by the person conducting the thorough examination, by other means to assess the condition and operational reliability of the integrated assembly or article including hammer testing, ultrasonic or magnetic particle testing or other appropriate non-destructive testing method.
15.3 Wire ropes
15.3.1 An inspection of wire ropes must be made by a competent person at intervals not exceeding:
(a) for a wire rope which does not pass over a sheave or a winding drum12 months;
(b) for a wire rope which passes over a sheave or winding drum6 months.
15.3.2 A wire rope may only be used if:
(a) a responsible person has issued a certificate in respect of the rope in accordance with Form MO-32/4 in Appendix 23;
(b) a competent person has inspected the rope, externally and, as far as practical, internally, in the period required by 15.3.1(a) or (b) immediately preceding the proposed use and found that the rope is not worn, corroded or otherwise defective to a degree that renders it unfit for the proposed use;
(c) the rope is free from knots and kinks;
(d) the rope complies with the structural requirements specified in Appendix 15; and
(e) evidence, based on prototype testing, that any terminal or end fitting on the rope complies with Appendix 5 is recorded in the appropriate register of materials handling equipment.
15.3.3 If a constituent wire in a rope is broken, the following requirements apply:
(a) the rope must be inspected by a competent person within one month prior to its intended use, to determine if the rope is fit for use;
(b) the competent person must record the result of the inspection in the appropriate materials handling register; and
(c) the rope must not be used unless the competent person has determined that the rope continues to be fit for use.
15.3.4 A wire rope must not be used if the total number of broken wires visible in a length of the rope equal to ten times its diameter exceeds 5% of the number of wires constituting the rope.
15.4 Fibre ropes
Provisions 15.1.2(a) and (b) do not apply to fibre rope.
15.5 Nets and Slings
15.5.1 Provisions 15.1.2(a) and (b) do not apply to nets and slings manufactured in accordance with Appendix 15.
15.5.2 It is the responsibility of the shipper to ensure that, where slings are fitted to cargo ashore for the purpose of pre-slinging the cargo, the slings are in a fit state for use.
15.5.3 Expendable or disposable slings must not be reused and must be marked as such.
16 Register of materials handling equipment and certificates of test
16.1 Register requirements
16.1.1 The master of a ship must keep on the ship a register of those items of materials handling equipment that form part of the equipment of the ship.
16.1.2 The owner of each item of shore-based materials handling equipment must keep a register of such equipment at the place where it is normally stored.
16.1.3 Particulars of all tests, thorough examinations, inspections, heat treatment and any maintenance, repair or replacement of materials handling equipment to which this Part applies, must be recorded in the register of materials handling equipment by the responsible person or competent person supervising or carrying out the work.
16.1.4 A register of materials handling equipment may be kept in any convenient form, provided each entry is clearly legible and is authenticated by the responsible person.
Note: Suitable registers are available for this purpose from AMSA survey offices.
16.1.5 Unless the equipment is under survey and inspection pursuant to a scheme of classification and certification by a classification society, there must be on board evidence that a terminal connection fitted to a wire rope used for hoisting a load on a crane or derrick is of a design on which prototype tests have shown that the strength of the terminal and its attachment to the rope is not less than 95% of the breaking load of the rope for a rope up to and including 50mm in diameter or 90% of the breaking load of the rope for a rope exceeding 50mm in diameter.
16.2 Certificate requirements
16.2.1 A certificate of test of materials handling equipment manufactured in Australia must be in accordance with the appropriate form for that equipment, as specified in Appendix 23.
16.2.2 A certificate of test in respect of materials handling equipment manufactured in a country other than Australia and tested or thoroughly examined in a country other than Australia by a responsible person, will be acceptable as a certificate of test for the purposes of this Part provided that the certificate contains information substantially equivalent to that required by 16.2.1.
16.2.3 All certificates of test and other relevant certificates, that are:
(a) current in respect of equipment to which this Part applies; and
(b) required by this Part to be kept, made available or furnished to a person,
must be kept with, or near at hand to, the register of materials handling equipment.
16.2.4 A requirement of this Part to keep, make available or furnish a certificate of test in respect of materials handling equipment type-tested in accordance with this Part or being manufactured outside the State or Territory in which the equipment is used may be complied with by keeping, making available or furnishing a certified copy of the prescribed certificate.
16.2.5 A requirement of this Part to keep or furnish a certificate of test in respect of wire rope or chain, where such equipment is a portion only of a greater manufactured length, may be complied with by keeping or furnishing a certified copy of the prescribed certificate issued by or for the manufacturer of that equipment.
17 Maintenance and repairs
17.1 General
Materials handling equipment, mechanical ventilation equipment, lighting and other equipment used in loading and unloading, must at all times be:
(a) properly maintained; and
(b) used only for its intended purpose.
17.2 Ship machinery
Whenever ship machinery is supplying power to materials handling equipment or other equipment being used in or in relation to loading or unloading, the master must ensure that a qualified person experienced in the operation and maintenance of the ship machinery is present on the ship.
17.3 Safety arrangements
17.3.1 If maintenance or repair work is carried out during loading or unloading, the person in charge must ensure that all persons are reasonably protected against accidental injury arising from the maintenance or repair work.
17.3.2 For the purpose of 17.3.1, the person in charge must assess the danger in the maintenance or repair work and must take into account the presence or likely presence of noxious gases, fumes, dust, radiation, excessive noise or other nuisance that could obstruct, interfere with or distract a person engaged in the loading or unloading.
17.4 Repairs to be competent
A person must not carry out repair work on materials handling equipment unless that person is:
(a) competent in the repair of that type of equipment; and
(b) equipped to perform that repair.
17.5 Heat treatment
A chain, ring, hook, shackle, swivel, connecting plate or overhauling weight that is subject to stress must not be used in loading or unloading after repair unless it has, if necessary, been subjected under the supervision of a responsible person to a process of heat treatment appropriate to its design and material to restore the mechanical properties of the material or to relieve any stress.
17.6 Verification
17.6.1 Repaired materials handling equipment must be tested or thoroughly examined in accordance with 15 before being put to use, unless the repair is:
(a) the normal periodic replacement of an individual component by a component having the same technical specification; or
(b) a minor repair to a non load bearing component.
17.6.2 Repaired materials handling equipment must not be put to use, until:
(a) the equipment is certified safe to use, in accordance with 15; or
(b) in the case of a repair referred to in 17.6.1, the repair is recorded in the register of materials handling equipment.
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Appendix 1
Protective fencing
1 Upper decks
1.1 Loading or unloading must not be carried out unless all upper decks to which persons have access for the purpose of loading or unloading are securely fenced on each outer edge with a bulwark or guardrails to a height of at least one metre above the deck and are so designed, constructed and placed as to prevent a person from accidentally falling overboard.
1.2 Bulwarks or guardrails for the purpose of 1.1 must be continuous except that sections may be removed for the purpose of a loading or unloading operation to the minimum extent necessary for that purpose.
1.3 An open hatchway on the uppermost deck must, unless entirely surrounded by coamings to a height of 750 mm, be securely fenced on all sides in accordance with 5, except that:
(a) an intermediate rail is not required where the hatch coaming is between 400 mm and 750 mm in height; and
(b) fencing is not required for the side of a hatchway where suitable fencing is fitted between the hatchway corners and the side of the ship.
1.4 Except as specified elsewhere in this Part, access to a cargo working area on a ship, including hold accesses, crane or winch operating positions, hatchman's position or any other location required to be occupied by persons engaged in loading or unloading, must afford a minimum passageway width of 550 mm.
2 Deck cargo
Where cargo other than transport equipment is stowed on the upper decks of a ship, loading or unloading must not be carried out, unless:
(a) if the cargo is stowed adjacent to a bulwark, guardrail or hatch coaming in a position where any person requires access for the purpose of loading or unloading, and the bulwark, rail or hatch coaming is not of sufficient height to prevent such person from falling overboard or into an open hold, temporary fencing of adequate height and strength is provided; and
(b) safe access is provided to any winch, crane, hatchman's position or any other location required to be occupied by persons engaged in loading or unloading, such access:
(i) having a surface as level and compact as is practicable;
(ii) being provided with appropriate steps or ladders at changes of level; and
(iii) being guarded as necessary by temporary fencing.
3 Cargo spaces
3.1 Except for the loading or unloading of transport equipment, loading or unloading must not be carried out in a cargo space where there is a risk of a person falling a distance of 2 metres or more, unless netting, or fencing in accordance with 5, is installed to prevent a person falling.
3.2 Loading or unloading must not be carried out using a mechanical stowing appliance in any cargo space where an unprotected opening exists into which the appliance could fall.
4 Machinery moving parts
4.1 Moving parts of machinery, steam pipes and live electrical conductors in and adjacent to areas on a ship where loading or unloading is being carried out must be so guarded, fenced or otherwise enclosed as to prevent accidental access, except where such part, pipe or conductor, by virtue of its position or construction, presents no risk of injury to a person or damage to property.
4.2 Removal of guards around machinery, including parts of mechanical stowing appliances, mechanised hatch covers or other power operated equipment, steam pipes, electrical conductors or the like must only be done by a person authorised by the master, and only after that person has advised the person in charge of such intended action.
4.3 Where such guards are removed, adequate precautions must be taken by the person removing the guard to ensure the safety of persons in the vicinity. The person in charge must not require or permit unauthorised persons under his or her control to approach the area where the guard has been removed until advised by a person authorised by the master that it is safe to do so.
4.4 Where a safety device is removed or rendered inoperative, measures must be taken by the person removing the device or rendering it inoperative to ensure that the relevant equipment cannot be used, except as required by this Part, or inadvertently started, until the device has been replaced or its operation restored.
5 Fencing
Temporary fencing, for the purposes of this Appendix, must:
(a) comprise at least 2 parallel rails, ropes or chains, the top rail, rope or chain being at a height of at least one metre above and substantially parallel to the walking surface, and the intermediate rail, rope or chain being about midway between the top rail, rope or chain and the walking surface;
(b) if constructed of rope or chain, be provided with means for keeping the rope or chain as taut as is practicable;
(c) be continuous except that a section may be removable for the purpose of loading or unloading to the minimum extent necessary for that purpose; and
(d) where enclosing a hatchway, be supported by metal stanchions spaced not more that 2 metres apart, which, if fitted into sockets in the deck, must be equipped with a securing device ensuring that each stanchion remains in position.
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Appendix 2
Lighting
Loading or unloading must not be carried out unless:
(a) all places on board or adjacent to the ship in loading or unloading work areas have an illumination of at least 20 lux;
(b) the illumination of ladders that provide access to the ship, accommodation ladders and gangways is at least 20 lux;
(c) the illumination of other areas and spaces, including cargo hold access spaces, that provide access to places at which loading or unloading is carried out is at least 8 lux;
(d) the level of light in adjacent areas is reasonably uniform;
(e) any artificial lighting employed does not endanger the health or safety of persons engaged in loading or unloading, or the safety of the ship or of the cargo; and
(f) any artificial lighting employed is so arranged that glare and dazzle is minimised and the formation of heavy shadow that may conceal a danger in cargo handling or access is prevented.
Note: For practical assessment purposes a level of 8 lux may be approximated as equivalent to the illumination of a surface in bright moonlight and a level of 20 lux may be approximated as equivalent to the illumination necessary for a lightly used corridor or passageway as specified by Australian Standard AS 1680.
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Appendix 3
Safe Atmosphere
Loading or unloading must not be carried out in a cargo space in which the atmosphere is liable to be contaminated by harmful concentrations of dust or toxic gas, or in which there is liable to be an oxygen deficiency, unless adequate precautions have been taken to protect persons engaged in the loading or unloading, including, where necessary, the provision and use of suitable respiratory equipment and protective clothing.
Note 1: If any space in a ship is to be entered for the purposes of loading or unloading that space should have been adequately ventilated prior to entry being permitted. Where any doubt exists as to an acceptable level of hazard, the advice of a competent chemist should be obtained and the space should be tested for oxygen deficiency and levels of toxic and other airborne contaminants, which should be measured against the currently accepted exposure standards for those contaminants specified in the table of exposure standards in "Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment: Guidance Note and National Exposure Standard" (NOHSC:3008(1995)). It should be noted that for certain contaminants, such as benzene and asbestos, any positive level of contamination is unacceptable.
Note 2: To ensure that an acceptable level of risk is maintained, it may be necessary to test the atmosphere at periodic intervals.
Note 3: A dry cargo hold is not a confined space for the purposes of Australian Standard AS 2865 (Clause 6.2D). However, this standard may be applicable to other spaces in which persons are required to work for the purposes of loading and unloading.
Note 4: Additional precautions to be taken where a mechanical stowing appliance is used in an enclosed space are prescribed in Appendix 13.
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Appendix 4
Personnel Cradle
1 Construction
1.1 A personnel cradle must not be used for the carriage of a person in loading or unloading a ship, unless it:
(a) is enclosed on all sides to a height of not less than one metre above the surface of the interior floor by fencing and a gate or gates;
(b) has a least 2 gates separated as widely as practicable from each other, except that a cradle designed to be handled by a crane of a type referred to in 2(b) need have one gate only;
(c) is attached to a fall, or lifting frame at four points, by shackles, safety hooks, or twist locks with a secondary means of attachment, in a manner that will prevent accidental disconnection;
(d) has handholds inside the cradle fencing; and
(e) is permanently marked, on each side, with its designed gross operating mass.
1.2 For the purposes of this Appendix, fencing must be of sheeting material or wire netting attached to stanchions and rails. The floor must be of solid construction of sheeting material or close fitting timber. The fencing and floor must provide sufficient strength to support twice the total mass of persons and equipment the cradle is designed to accommodate.
1.3 For the purpose of this Appendix, a gate must be so designed and fitted as to:
(a) provide safe passage to and from the personnel cradle;
(b) be capable of being securely closed, in a manner that maintains the continuity of strength of the stanchions and rails referred to in 1.2;
(c) open only inwards; and
(d) be capable of being locked shut to prevent accidental opening.
2 Suitable crane
A personnel cradle containing a person may be hoisted or lowered only by means of:
(a) a gantry crane using mechanically-operated locks, pins or similar devices controlled from the operator's cabin, provided the attitude taken up by the personnel cradle, on lifting, is such that the angle between the horizontal plane and the plane of the floor of the personnel cradle does not exceed 5° for any condition of loading; or
(b) any other crane complying with the other requirements of this Part, provided:
(i) that hoisting, lowering, luffing and slewing of the crane is under the control of a competent crane driver at all times and a safe speed is maintained during each of these operations;
(ii) that the crane is fitted with motion-limiting devices, that automatically interrupt operating power and hold the crane and its load stationary in the event of failure of operating controls for hoisting, lowering, luffing or slewing;
(iii) that the crane is fitted with a clearly identified emergency stop control, situated in a readily accessible position which, when activated, interrupts the operating power so that the hoisting, lowering, luffing and slewing machinery is held stationary; and
(iv) that, unless the crane has been in use for loading or unloading immediately prior to hoisting a personnel cradle, it is demonstrated to be safe for the purpose by hoisting a load at least equal to twice the designed gross operating mass of the cradle.
Note 1: 'Immediately prior' may be regarded as allowing short breaks in the work such as may be occasioned by meal breaks.
Note 2: See also 7 of Appendix 6.
3 Procedure
The following requirements apply to the hoisting or lowering of a personnel cradle by a crane referred to in 2(b):
(a) each person in the cradle must be provided with a suitable safety harness and safety lines;
(b) if necessary, means must be provided to restrain the cradle from spinning or swinging whilst suspended;
(c) there must be direct visual communication between the crane driver and personnel in the cradle or other equally effective means of communication;
(d) where the operating machinery has more than one gear setting, the lowest speed gear must be engaged;
(e) the crane must be so operated that:
(i) steady motion is achieved; and
(ii) the cradle floor is maintained in a substantially horizontal plane;
(f) unless the crane is fitted with an effective 'dead man' control system that automatically stops crane operation in the event of the crane driver becoming incapacitated, a second driver must be stationed in or near the driving control cabin ready to take over the controls in an emergency; and
(g) a competent person must remain at the crane controls at all times whilst the cradle is suspended or occupied by a person or persons.
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Appendix 5
Test and thorough examination procedures
(materials handling equipment)
1 Cranes and derricks
1.1 Proof load
1.1.1 Where a crane or derrick is tested, the proof load must not be less than the applicable load specified in Table 1, except that where a hydraulic crane is tested in accordance with 15.2.1(b) or 15.2.2(a) of this Part, and it is not practical for the crane to raise the full test load, a reduced test load may be accepted but in no case is this to be less than the SWL x 1.1.
Table 1
| SWL of derrick gear or crane | Proof load |
| Not more than 20 | SWL x 1.25 |
| More than 20 but not more than 50 | SWL + 5 tonnes |
| More than 50 | SWL x 1.1 |
1.1.2 Where derricks in union purchase are tested, the proof load specified in Table 1 must be based on the SWL of the derricks when rigged in union purchase, as stated on the drawing or drawings specified by Appendix 9.
1.1.3 For the purpose of a test of a crane or derrick, the load imposed on any accessory block, topping lift, shackle, preventer, guy or other accessory part must not exceed the SWL of that part by more than the proportion by which the proof load exceeds the SWL of the crane or derrick
1.2 Application of proof load
1.2.1 The proof load for a test of a crane (including a derrick crane), derricks in union purchase, and the initial test of a derrick, must be applied by hoisting movable weights.
1.2.2 The proof load for a test of a derrick or derrick crane, following renewal of a part or repair, must be applied by hoisting movable weights, or by means of a spring or hydraulic balance or similar appliance.
1.2.3 The proof load must be applied:
(a) with the derrick boom or crane jib at its minimum working angle, measured from the horizontal plane. The minimum working angle (or load radius in the case of a crane or derrick crane) must be stated in the certificate of test; or
(b) in the case of a variable length jib crane, with the jib at its maximum and minimum, and at a length approximately midway between maximum and minimum. The maximum and minimum operating lengths must be stated in the certificate of test.
1.3 Structural test with movable weights
Where a crane or derrick is tested with movable weights, after the movable weights are hoisted:
(a) the crane or derrick must be swung at slow speed to the extremities of its slewing arc;
(b) in the case of a jib crane with a travelling capability, the crane must be moved the entire length of its travelling track at slow speed with the jib extended to the maximum working outreach perpendicular to its direction of travel on one side of its travelling track, and again, with the jib similarly extended to the other side;
(c) in the case of a bridge or gantry crane with a travelling capability the crane must be moved the entire length of its travelling track with the hoist at one extremity of the traversing span, and again, with the hoist at the other extremity;
(d) in the case of a bridge or gantry crane without a travelling capability, the crane must be made to move the weights from one extremity of its traversing span to the other; and
(e) in the case of a derrick crane, in addition to (a), the derrick crane is to be luffed at slow speed to its maximum operating angle measured from the horizontal plane, then returned at slow speed to its minimum operating angle.
1.4 Structural test with spring or hydraulic balance
Where a derrick is tested with a spring or hydraulic balance, or similar appliance, the proof load must be applied, for a period of not less than five minutes, at the minimum working angle at each extremity of its working arc and in its midship position.
1.5 Operational test of crane
A crane must undergo an operational test, including testing of its limit switches, by hoisting a load at least equal to the SWL while carrying out all motions occurring in normal operations, such as hoisting, luffing, slewing and travelling, using its full range of speeds. All brakes must be tested in accordance with 2.3.
1.6 Structural test of derrick gear in union purchase
For the purpose of testing derrick gear in union purchase, the proof load must be manoeuvred throughout the working range of the gear, rigged over one side of the ship and hoisted to a level that:
(a) makes the angle between the runners close to, but not in excess of, 120°; or
(b) such lesser angle as is specified in the drawing or drawings specified in Appendix 9,
and again, with the gear rigged over the opposite side of the ship.
1.7 Thorough examination
Following testing of a crane or derrick, the crane or derrick and all accessory gear must be thoroughly examined for damage or permanent deformity, and overload limit switches reset.
2 Winches
2.1 Span gear winches
If a derrick is fitted with a span gear winch, the winch must be tested while the derrick is supporting the proof load at its lowest working angle by in turn subjecting each sprocket to the resultant load.
2.2 Topping and main winches
Upon completion of the tests with the proof load, each winch must be tested with the SWL suspended from the derrick head, and the derrick placed in various positions such that each winch serving the derrick is subjected to loading whilst having the maximum working length of rope layers upon its drum.
2.3 Brake test of winches
After completion of the proof load tests of a derrick, a load equal to the SWL for that derrick is to be hoisted then, with the derrick slewed outboard to each side of the ship and with the derrick amidships, lowered at the normal lowering speed of the winch for a distance of approximately 3 metres. The winch is then to be braked sharply and the load brought to a halt. It is then to be demonstrated that a load equal to the SWL of the derrick can be held stationary by the winch brake when the winch drive is switched off.
3 Cargo lifts and mechanical ramps
3.1 Proof load
Where a cargo lift or mechanical ramp is tested, the proof load must be not less than the applicable load specified in Table 2.
Table 2
| SWL of lift or ramp | Proof load |
| Not more than 20 | SWL x 1.25 |
| More than 20 but not more than 50 | SWL + 5 tonnes |
| More than 50 | SWL x 1.1 |
3.2 Application of proof load
For the purpose of testing, a cargo lift or mechanical ramp must be hoisted and lowered through its full range of travel with the proof load consisting of movable weights distributed in accordance with the designed operating requirements.
3.3 Thorough examination
Following testing, a cargo lift or mechanical ramp and its accessory gear must be thoroughly examined for damage or permanent defects.
4 Blocks, chains, rings, hooks, shackles, swivels, connecting plates, overhauling weights
4.1 Proof load for single sheave block
The proof load for a single sheave block is four times the block's SWL.
4.2 Method of application of proof load for single sheave block
The block is to be suspended head down by a wire (or chain in the case of a chain block) passing around its sheave. A mass equal to four times the SWL is to be secured to the block's head fitting, and lifted from the ground.
Note: The test may be carried out in any other manner provided that the same stress is applied to the block. Where a single sheave block is provided with a becket, the test must be done with a part of the supporting wire secured to the becket, to avoid overstressing the sheave or pin.
4.3 Proof load for multiple sheave block
4.3.1 Where a multiple sheave block is tested, the proof load must be not less than the applicable load specified in Table 3.
Table 3
| SWL of block | Proof load |
| Not more than 25 | SWL x 2.0 |
| More than 25 but not more than 160 | (SWL x 0.933) + 27 tonnes |
| More than 160 | SWL x 1.1 |
4.3.2 The multiple sheave block is to be rove in its normal operating condition and the proof load is to be applied to the head fitting of the block to be tested.
Note: Testing of a multiple sheave block normally requires the use of a second block or an equivalent arrangement for the rope.
4.4 Proof load for chain, etc
Where a chain, ring, hook, shackle, swivel, connecting plate or overhauling weight is tested, the proof load must be not less than the applicable load specified in Table 4.
Table 4
| SWL of article | Proof load |
| Not more than 25 | SWL x 2 |
| More than 25 | (SWL x 1.22) + 20 tonnes |
4.5 Other articles
Hand operated blocks used with pitched chains, their associated chains, and any permanently attached rings, hooks, swivels and associated shackles must be subjected to a proof load not less than SWL x 1.5, unless tested in conjunction with the articles referred to in 4.1, 4.3 or 4.4.
4.6 Thorough examination
Following testing of an article referred to in 4.1, 4.3, 4.4 or 4.5 of this Appendix, the article must be thoroughly examined for permanent deformation, cracks, flaws or other defects including, in the case of a block, the head fitting, sheave or sheaves, axle, crosshead, becket and other parts.
5 Trays, crates, tubs, grabs, other receptacles for loading or unloading cargo, and personnel cradles
5.1 Proof load
Where a personnel cradle, tray, crate, tub, grab or other receptacle for use in loading or unloading cargo other than a container or returnable cargo unit referred to in 8 or 9 of this Appendix is tested, the proof load must be not less than the applicable load specified in Table 5 and must be wholly supported by the bottom surface of the receptacle.
Table 5
| SWL of article | Proof load |
| Not more than 3 | SWL x 2 |
| More than 3 but not more than 12 | SWL + 3 tonnes |
| More than 12 but not more than 20 | SWL x 1.25 |
| More than 20 | SWL + 5 tonnes |
5.2 Thorough examination
Following testing of an article referred to in 5.1, the article must be thoroughly examined for permanent deformation or other damage or defects.
6 Lifting beams, spreaders, lifting frames, magnetic lifting devices and vacuum lifting devices
6.1 Proof load
Where a lifting beam, spreader, lifting frame, magnetic lifting device or vacuum lifting device is tested, the proof load must be not less than the applicable load specified in Table 6, and must be attached in the manner for which the article is designed.
Table 6
| SWL of article | Proof load |
| Not more than 10 | SWL x 2 |
| More than 10 but not more than 160 | (SWL x 1.04) + 9.6 tonnes |
| More than 160 | SWL x 1.1 |
6.2 Thorough examination
Following testing of an article referred to in 6.1, it must be thoroughly examined for permanent deformation or other damage or defects.
7 Ropes and terminal or end fittings
7.1 Wire ropes
7.1.1 Samples from wire rope as manufactured are to be tested to destruction in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3569 Steel Wire Ropes, or other applicable national standard. Wire ropes supplied to ships for loading and unloading purposes, including topping lifts, preventers and standing rigging, are to be provided with a certificate in accordance with Form MO32/4 in Appendix 23.
7.1.2 The Safe Working Load (SWL) specified in the certificate is to be calculated according to the following:
| SWL = | Minimum breaking tensile load of sample |
7.1.3 The applicable safety factor (SF) is to be not less than the figure obtained from the following formula:
| SF = | 10 000 |
provided that the safety factor need not exceed 5 for SWLs up to 10 tonnes weight, and must be at least 3 for SWLs of 160 tonnes weight and more.
7.2 Fibre Ropes
7.2.1 Samples from fibre rope as manufactured are to be tested to destruction in accordance with Australian Standard AS 4143.1 Methods of Test for Fibre Ropes, or other applicable national standard. Fibre ropes supplied to ships for loading and unloading purposes, including topping lifts, preventers and standing rigging, are to be provided with a certificate in accordance with Form MO32/4 in Appendix 23.
7.2.2 The SWL specified in the certificate is to be calculated according to the following:
| SWL = | Minimum breaking tensile load of sample |
7.2.3 The applicable safety factor (SF) is to be not less than that given in table A1 of Australian Standard AS 4142.1 Fibre Ropes Part 1: Care and Safe Usage.
7.3 Terminal or end fittings
7.3.1 Where a wire rope has a terminal or end fitting, a specimen of that terminal or end fitting must have been tested when fitted to a sample of that type and size of wire rope, and found capable of withstanding a test load as follows:
(a) for ropes of a diameter of 50 mm or less95% of the minimum breaking load of the rope;
(b) for ropes of a diameter above 50 mm90% of the minimum breaking load of the rope.
7.3.2 A certificate specifying the type and size of terminal or end fitting, the type and size of wire rope to which it was fitted, and the result of the above test, is to be supplied with each such terminal or end fitting, or set of identical terminal or end fittings.
8 Intermediate bulk containers
8.1 Type-testing procedures
The following tests, as appropriate, must be applied in type-testing an intermediate bulk container:
(a) for a flexible intermediate bulk container:
(i) top-lift test: The container, packed with a suitable substance to the designed filling level and having the lifting straps positioned and held according to the intended lifting method, is to be subjected to a force, exerted through a flat pressure plate located centrally over the contents in such a way that the plate is not in contact with the fabric of the container, such that the total aggregate load exerted on the lifting straps is equal to the test load specified in 8.2;
(ii) Cyclic top-lift test: Using the apparatus for the top-lift test, the container is to be subjected to a force equal to the test load specified in 8.2, applied and then removed, the process being repeated as specified in 8.2 with a dwell period between each cycle;
(b) for a rigid intermediate bulk container:
a rigid intermediate bulk container must be subjected to top lift or bottom lift tests, as appropriate, if designed to be top lifted or bottom lifted, as specified in Section 26 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code for that type of rigid intermediate bulk container;
(c) for all types of intermediate bulk container:
(i) an intermediate bulk container must be subjected to a stacking test, if designed to be stacked, as specified in Section 26 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code for that type of intermediate bulk container;
(ii) an intermediate bulk container must be subjected to a drop test, as specified in Section 26 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code for that type of intermediate bulk container, but the height through which the container is to be dropped is to be 500 ± 10 mm.
8.2 Test load and application
8.2.1 The test loads and repeat tests specified for the purpose of 8.1 are:
(a) for a top-lift test:
(i) for a single-trip intermediate bulk container—SWL x 5; and
(ii) for a multi-trip intermediate bulk container—SWL x 6; and
(b) for a cyclic top‑lift test:
(i) for a single-trip intermediate bulk container—SWL x 2 with the test being repeated 30 times plus a final test SWL x 5; and
(ii) for a multi‑trip intermediate bulk container—SWL x 4 with the test being repeated 70 times plus a final test SWL x 6,
the dwell time not exceeding 30 seconds.
8.2.2 An intermediate bulk container will pass the type-test if there is:
(a) no leakage or sifting from the container; and
(b) no breakage or serious deformation of its lifting arrangements, to the extent that the container cannot be lifted with safety using those arrangements.
9 Other returnable cargo units
9.1 Where a returnable cargo unit is type-tested, the proof load must be not less than SWL x 5.
9.2 A unit referred to in 9.1 will pass the type-test if there is:
(a) no loss of contents from the unit; and
(b) no breakage or serious deformation of the unit.
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Appendix 6
Safe use of materials handling equipment
1 Maximum permissible load
1.1 Except when under test, and subject to 1.2 and 1.3, an article of materials handling equipment must not be subjected to a load greater than its SWL.
1.2 When a single sheave block is rigged as a double whip or gun tackle, so that the load is suspended from its head fitting, the load which may be lifted is twice the SWL marked on the block .
1.3 A crane or derrick may be used to hoist a load exceeding the SWL of the crane or derrick as an occasional lift, not in the course of normal operations, provided:
(a) the crane or derrick has a SWL not more than 50 tonnes;
(b) the crane or derrick has been inspected by a responsible person who is satisfied that the crane or derrick and its associated equipment is fit to carry the excess load;
4 Spiral stairways
An inclined ladder may be arranged in the form of a spiral stairway and must comply with 3, except that:
(a) the depth of tread at mid-width of each step must be an arc of at least 150 mm concentric with the perimeter of the spiral stairway; and
(b) one rail only, on the outer perimeter of the spiral, need be fitted.
5 Clearances
A ladder must have clearances that enable a person to use it with safety.
Note 1: Access space in front of the rungs of a vertical ladder should normally be a clear space of 760 mm x 760 mm, with no obstructions intruding into the space. It is recognised, however, that the ship’s structure may not always permit these clearances in a trunked accessway. In no case, however, should the clearance be reduced below 550 mm x 550 mm. If there are obstructions (such as stiffeners or deck plates protruding into the clear space) reducing clearance to less than 650 mm from the ladder to the opposite wall, the protrusion should be plated over or otherwise protected. Similarly, lamp fittings in a trunked accessway should be sited in corners only, with minimum possible projection. Clearances behind the ladder should be at least 150 mm from the centre of the tread or the rung. At least 75 mm should be provided for hand clearance on each side of the ladder and around vertical hand grips.
Note 2: Access space in front of the rungs of an inclined ladder should be not less than 1850 mm measured vertically above the centre of each step. At least 75mm should be provided around the hand rails for hand clearance. There should be a gap of 35 mm behind the tread to minimise build up of material that may impair the foothold.
6 Landing platforms
A landing platform must:
(a) provide a minimum area of 750 mm in length and 750 mm in breadth measured in the horizontal plane, clear of ladders and obstructions, such as the opening arrangement of any door or hatch;
Note: This space must be increased if necessary where a door opening on to a platform would unduly restrict the available space.
(b) be fitted with a handrail at a height of one metre above the platform surface and an intermediate rail about midway between the top rail and the platform on each side, except in way of a ladder;
(c) have a surface of a non-slip construction;
(d) except in way of a ladder, be fitted with a vertical plate at least 50 mm in height above the walking surface around the periphery of the platform; and
(e) have a head clearance of not less than 2 metres measured vertically above the surface of the platform.
7 Portable ladders
A portable ladder must not be used by persons engaged in loading or unloading a ship, unless it is:
(a) of substantial construction, made in one continuous length without means of extension and in good condition;
(b) not more than 6.5 metres in length;
(c) placed on a firm and level surface and so positioned that it has a slope of between 70° and 80° to the horizontal; and
(d) secured at its upper resting position, which position should be at least one metre below the top of the ladder: alternatively the ladder must be held steady while it is being used.
Note: For the purposes of 7, a timber portable ladder designed and constructed in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1892.2, or a metal ladder complying with Australian Standard AS 1892.1 is suitable.
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Appendix 18
Signalling
1 Provision of hatchman
Loading or unloading by means of a crane or derrick must not be carried out unless:
(a) the driver has an unrestricted view of the load at all times during loading or unloading; or
(b) a hatchman is employed for each crane or set of derricks who is clearly visible to the driver(s).
2 Signals to be used
In order to convey an instruction to the driver of a crane or derrick, a hatchman must use only the following signals:
Union purchase
| UP First finger pointing. Rest of hand closed. The whole hand to be moved to indicate upward movement. |
| DOWN Hand fully extended. Palm down Move downward. |
| STOP Hands held high. Palms towards driver. |
| DIRECTION First finger pointing in direction required. Rest of hand closed. Move hand in direction required. |
Crane signals
| UP First finger pointing. Rest of hand closed. The whole hand, thumb up, to be moved to indicate upward movement of the jib. |
| DOWN Hand fully extended, palm down, move downward. The whole hand, thumb down, to be moved to indicate downward movement of the jib. |
| STOP Hands held high. Palms towards driver. |
| DIRECTION First finger pointing in direction required. Rest of hand closed. Move hand in direction required. |
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Appendix 19
MARKING OF MASS
1 Gross mass of cargo
A package or article of cargo or a unit referred to in 2, the gross mass of which is one tonne or more must not be loaded or unloaded unless:
(a) there is marked on it, or on a securely attached label, the gross mass of the package, article or unit, in legible characters not less than 25 mm in height; or
(b) where it is to be unloaded, the person in charge has been advised by the ship's master of the gross mass of the package, article or unit.
Note: Where a package, article or unit on board a ship is not marked as prescribed, the master should endeavour to obtain a statement of the gross mass from the shipper or, in the absence of such a statement, he should use the best information obtainable.
2 Mass of unitised and pre-slung cargo
For the purpose of 1, where packages or articles of cargo are grouped or preslung so as to be handled as a single unit and the aggregate gross mass of the unit does not exceed the designated maximum gross mass of the unit marked on the unit or a label, the gross mass of the unit is deemed to be the designated maximum gross mass.
3 Mass of transport equipment
3.1 Subject to 3.2, where an article of transport equipment is to be loaded or unloaded, the gross mass of that article is deemed to be the maximum operating gross mass or rating of the article, or SWL in the case of a flexible intermediate bulk container, unless the actual gross mass has been marked upon it or the person in charge has been advised of the actual gross mass.
3.2 The gross mass of an article of transport equipment referred to in 3.1 that does not contain cargo and is declared to be empty:
(a) where the article is to be loadedby the shipper; or
(b) where the article is to be unloadedby the master or agent,
is deemed to be the tare mass of the article.
4 Gross mass of mechanical stowing appliance
4.1 A mechanical stowing appliance, or part of such an appliance, must not be hoisted or lowered where the gross mass of the appliance or the part is one tonne or more, unless there is prominently marked on the appliance or part, or on a securely attached label, the gross mass in legible characters not less than 25 mm in height.
4.2 For the purpose of 4.1, the gross mass of a mechanical stowing appliance or part of such an appliance, includes the mass of the appliance or part, fully equipped and, where appropriate, fuelled.
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Appendix 20
AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS:
GUIDE IN DETERMINING SAFE WORKING LOAD
Note: The Standards are listed by subject matter and full titles are not included. In some cases the Standard cited may have subsidiary parts or amendments which should be consulted.
1 For guidance in determining safe working load
| Blocks, cargo | AS 2089-1993 |
| Blocks, chain | AS 1418.2-1997 |
| Chain | AS 2321-1979 |
| Cranes - General | AS 1418.1-1994 |
| - Serial hoists and winches | AS 1418.2-1997 |
| - Bridge, gantry, portal | AS 1418.3-1997 |
| - Mobile | AS 1418.5-1995 |
| Cranes - Safe use of, General requirements | AS 2550.1-1993 |
| Eyebolts | AS 2317-1984 |
| Fibre rope - Care & safe usage | AS 4142.1-1993 |
| - 3 strand hawser laid and 8 strand plaited ropes | AS 4142.2-1993 |
| Hooks | AS 3777-1990 |
| Industrial trucks - General requirements | AS 2359.1-1995 |
| - Operation | AS 2359.2-1985 |
| Lifting components for chain slings | AS 3776-1990 |
| Lifts, escalators and moving walks - General requirements | AS 1735.1-1986 |
| Pallets | AS 4068-1993 |
| Rigging screws and turnbuckles | AS 2319-1984 |
| Shackles | AS 2741-1992 |
| Slings - fibre rope | AS 1380-1998 |
| - synthetic-webbing | AS 1353-1997 |
| - wire rope | AS 1666-1995 |
| - wire coil, flat | AS 1438-1998 |
| - chain - grade T | AS 3775-1990 |
| - roundslingssynthetic fibre | AS 4497-1997 |
| Swivels | AS 2318-1990 |
| Wire rope | AS 3569-1989 |
| Wire-rope grips for non-lifting applications | AS 2076-1996 |
2 Other standards called up in this part
| Acousticshearing protectors | AS 1270-1988 |
| Automotive LP Gas Code | AS 1425-1989 |
| Battery operated vehicles | AS 1915-1992 |
| Carbon monoxide analyser equipment | AS 2094-1977 |
| Classification of hazardous areas | AS 2430.1-1987 AS 2430.2-1986 |
| Electrical equipment enclosures | AS 1939-1990 |
| Lighting | AS 1680-1990 |
| Portable Fire Extinguishers | AS 1841.1-1997 AS 1841.4-1997 AS 1841.5-1997 AS 1841.6-1997 AS 1841.7-1997 |
| Portable Ladders - Metal | AS 1892.1-1996 |
| Safe working in a confined space | AS 2865-1995 |
| Vehicles - pollutant test methods | AS 2095.1-1977 |
| Wire rope - Application guide | AS 2759-1985 |
3 Other standards that may provide guidance
| Freight containers handling and securing | AS 3711.10-1993 |
| Doors clear openings for external single leaf doors | ISO 3796 |
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Appendix 21
Actuating force: control equipment
The maximum actuating force required to operate controls of materials handling equipment is to be no greater than the following:
| Finger-operated lever | 10 N (either direction) |
| Push button | 25 N |
| Hand-operated lever— |
|
| Pedal | 600 N |
| Steering wheel— |
|
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Appendix 22
Approved splices in wire rope
1 General
1.1 For the purpose of 2.1(c) of Appendix 15, a splice is required to be well made and tightly drawn, and must comply with 2.1, 2.2, or 3 of this Appendix, as appropriate.
1.2 The 'first set' of tucks mentioned in 2 may be made in any sequence that will enable the splice to be properly made and tightly drawn.
1.3 The number of tucks specified in 2 is the minimum to be used, more tucks being permissible if desired.
2 Types of splice
2.1 Hand spliced eyes should comply with the relevant requirements of Australian Standard AS 2759. Care should be taken to ensure that all splices are well made and tightly drawn.
2.2 Splices must be commenced with a first tuck of each strand end, so that the strand ends leave the rope at the same position along the rope and equally distributed around the rope. Each whole strand end must then include, at least, a second, a third and a fourth tuck (the three being the same type). The splice must then include a fifth set of tucks for tapering the splice in accordance with (a) to (e) hereto or for turning in the ends in accordance with (f). The tucks after the first are to be:
(a) three sets of tucks, with each tuck using a whole strand end of the rope and made over one and under one against the lay. After the fourth tuck, alternate strand ends are cut out and the remaining strand ends tucked similarly to the previous three tucks;
(b) three sets of tucks, with each tuck using a whole strand end of the rope and made over one and under two against the lay. After the fourth tuck, either alternate strand ends are cut out or half the wires are cut out of each strand ends and the remaining strand ends or remaining wires tucked similarly to the previous three tucks;
(c) three sets of tucks, with each tuck using a whole strand end of the rope and made over one against the lay and under two with the lay. After the fourth tuck, half of the wires are cut out of each of the strand ends and the remaining wires in each strand end tucked similarly to the previous three tucks;
(d) three sets of tucks, with each tuck using a whole strand end of the rope and made over one against the lay and under two with the lay. After the fourth tuck, half of the wires are cut out of each of the strand ends and the remaining wires in each strand end tucked over one and under two against the lay;
(e) three sets of tucks, with each tuck using a whole strand end of the rope and made over two against the lay and under two with the lay. After the fourth tuck, half of the wires are cut out of each of the strand ends and the remaining wires in each strand end tucked similarly to the previous three tucks;
(f) second, third and fourth tucks shall be made as detailed in (a) to (e). After the fourth tuck, alternative ends are tucked backwards into the rope so as to conceal the ends and the remaining alternative ends are tucked in the same direction and then tucked backwards into the rope to conceal the ends.
3 Swaged splices
3.1 A looped eye or thimble secured by means of a compressed metal ferrule is acceptable as a splice, provided that:
(a) the material used for the manufacture of the ferrule withstands plastic deformation without cracking;
(b) the size of the ferrule is suitable for the diameter of the rope forming the splice and of adequate length in relation to the intended load;
(c) the end of the rope forming the loop passes completely through the ferrule;
(d) the die used to compress the ferrule is of appropriate size; and
(e) the compression pressure to clamp the ferrule is suitable for the die used and adequate to ensure the necessary clamping.
3.2 An alternative method for securing the end of the rope forming the loop may be accepted by the Chief Marine Surveyor, on the report of a surveyor, if a test in accordance with 4.4 of Appendix 5 demonstrates the adequacy of the arrangement.
3.3 For the purpose of 3.1, the following patented methods of swaged splices are acceptable:
(a) Australoc;
(b) Marsplice;
(c) Superloop;
(d) Talurit;
(e) U.S. Wire Rope.
Appendix 23
Forms
Form MO 32/1
CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND EXAMINATION OF DERRICKS, CRANES AND CARGO LIFTS
| Ship | Certificate No |
| Articles | Angle to the | ||||||
| Situation | Distinguishing numbers or marks | Description | horizontal of derrick or crane for purpose of test* | Proof load applied | Date of test | Safe working load | Method used in applying the proof load |
| Name and address of testing establishment .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. |
CERTIFICATION
| I, ....................................................................,a responsible person for the purposes of Marine Orders, Part 32 (Cargo Handling Equipment), hereby certify that on the date shown in the column headed 'Date of test' in the table above: I tested the articles of materials handling equipment identified in that table, in the manner specified in Appendix 5 to Marine Orders, Part 32 for the above mentioned testing establishment and am in all respects satisfied that each article identified is of sufficient strength to carry the safe working load specified in the column headed 'Safe working load' in the table, relating to that article; and I made a thorough examination of each article identified and am in all respects satisfied from the examination that each such article withstood the proof test without injury or deformation. | |
| Position | Technical qualifications |
| Address ....................................................................... | Signature ....../....../...... Date |
* In the case of a crane or derrick crane, the load radius at which the crane or derrick crane was tested may be inserted in this column.
Form MO 32/2
CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND EXAMINATION OF CARGO GEAR, BEING
BLOCKS, CHAINS, RINGS, HOOKS, SHACKLES, SWIVELS, ETC
| Ship or store | Certificate No |
| Distinguishing numbers or marks of articles | Description of articles | Material of articles | Number of articles tested | Proof load applied | Date of test | Safe working load | Name and address of makers or suppliers of articles |
| Name and address of testing establishment .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. |
CERTIFICATION
| I, ....................................................................,a responsible person for the purposes of Marine Orders, Part 32 (Cargo Handling Equipment), hereby certify that on the date shown in the column headed 'Date of test' in the table above: I tested the articles identified in that table, in the manner specified in Appendix 5 to Marine Orders, Part 32, for the above mentioned testing establishment; I am in all respects satisfied that each article identified is of sufficient strength to carry the safe working load specified in the column headed 'Safe working load' in the table, relating to that article; and I made a thorough examination of each article identified; following application of the proof load, each such article was found to have withstood the load without injury or deformation and to be free from cracks, flaws and other defects. | |
| Position | Technical qualifications |
| Address ....................................................................... | Signature ....../....../...... Date |
Form MO 32/3
CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND EXAMINATION OF PERSONNEL CRADLES, CARGO TRAYS, CRATES, TUBS AND OTHER LOADING AND UNLOADING RECEPTACLES
| Certificate No |
| Distinguishing numbers or marks of articles | Description of articles | Material of articles | Number of articles tested | Proof load applied | Date of test | Safe working load | Name and address of makers or suppliers of articles |
| Name and address of testing establishment .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. |
CERTIFICATION
| I, ....................................................................,a responsible person for the purposes of Marine Orders, Part 32 (Cargo Handling Equipment), hereby certify that on the date shown in the column headed 'Date of test' in the table above: I tested the articles identified in that table, in the manner specified in Appendix 5 to Marine Orders, Part 32, for the above mentioned testing establishment; I made a thorough examination of each article identified; following application of the proof load, each such article was found to have withstood the load without injury or deformation and to be free from cracks, flaws and other defects. | |
| Position | Technical qualifications |
| Address ...................................................................... | Signature ....../....../...... Date |
Form MO‑32/4
CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND EXAMINATION OF WIRE ROPE
| Certificate No |
Name and address of manufacturer
| Name |
| Address |
Details of rope
| Diameter of rope (mm) | Number of strands | Number of wires per strand | ||
| Lay | Core | |||
| Specification to which wires conform | ||||
| Breaking tensile load of sample of the rope | Date of tensile test | |||
| Safe working loadsubject to any stated qualifying conditions | ||||
Name and address of person, firm or company making test and examination
| Name |
| Address |
| I, ....................................................................,a responsible person for the purposes of Marine Orders, Part 32 (Cargo Handling Equipment), hereby certify that the above particulars are correct. | ||
| Signature ......................................................................................... | Date / / | |
| Wire rope supplied to |
| To be used for |
Form MO 32/5
INCIDENT ALERT
| SHIP DETAILS | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ship's name | |||||||||||||||||||
| IMO number | Flag | ||||||||||||||||||
| Call sign | Satcom number | ||||||||||||||||||
| Master | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross tonnage | No. of persons on board | ||||||||||||||||||
| Class society | |||||||||||||||||||
| Propulsion | IOPP certificate date of issue | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ship type | |||||||||||||||||||
| Container | Tanker | Bulk Carrier | Tug | OSV | Other | ||||||||||||||
| Operator's name and address | |||||||||||||||||||
| Responsible Officer (ISM designated person) | Contact number | ||||||||||||||||||
| Agents and P&I Club | |||||||||||||||||||
| INCIDENT DETAILS | |||||||||||||||||||
| Voyage From | To | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ship's location | |||||||||||||||||||
| Location on ship where | |||||||||||||||||||
| Date & time | No.of persons | ||||||||||||||||||
Nature of incident | |||||||||||||||||||
| Collision | MARPOL Ship Defects | ||||||||||||||||||
| Grounding | Serious Personal Injury | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fire | Fatality | ||||||||||||||||||
| Structural Failure | Disappearance | ||||||||||||||||||
| Flooding | Loss | ||||||||||||||||||
| Machinery Breakdown | Presumed Lost | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cargo Gear | Close Quarters Situation | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pilotage | Births | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dangerous Goods | Other (specify) | ||||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT/DAMAGE | |||||||||||||||||||
| OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION | |||||||||||||||||||
Form MO 32/6
INCIDENT REPORT
| SHIP DETAILS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ship's name | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IMO number | Flag | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Call sign | Satcom number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Master | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross tonnage | Propulsion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class society | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operator's name and address | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Agents and P&I Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date & time of incident | Ship's location (eg port, at sea, lat, long) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Part 1 - To be completed if reporting under Marine Orders Part 32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Person-in-charge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employer of person-in-charge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incident | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Injury | → | If injury, complete parts 4 - 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gear failure | → | If gear failure, complete parts 5 - 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dangerous Goods | → | If dangerous goods, complete parts 5 - 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Part 2 - To be completed if reporting under sections 268, 269 or 417 of the Navigation Act 1912 (other than births) or regulation 4 of the Navigation (Marine Casualty) Regulations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Voyage From | To | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incident description | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grounding | Foundering | Stranding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Collision | Capsize | Flooding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fire | Explosion | Machinery failure | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Structural failure | Close Quarters | Disappearance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss | Presumed lost | Injury | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Death | Dangerous occurrence | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (specify) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of incident | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Machinery spaces | Accommodation block | Galley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deck/cargo spaces | Gangway/pilot ladder | Wharf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (specify) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crew numbers | Passenger numbers | Cargo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Part 3 - To be completed if reporting under section 417 of the Navigation Act 1912 (Births) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Child's name | Gender | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | Place | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mother's full name | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Town & country of birth | Australian resident | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Father's full name | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Town & country of birth | Australian resident | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Part 4 - To be completed if reporting under section 107 of the Occupational Health & Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name of affected person | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | Gender | PIN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home address | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian resident | Town & country of birth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capacity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crew | Contractor | Waterside worker | Supplier | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Watchkeeper | Other (specify) …………………………………………………………………………….. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ¯ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| show watch period: from ……………..to ……………….. Time since last rest period ……………………….… | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Logbook entry date | Rank | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hours of duty Time on: | Time off: | Hours before duty | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Affected area | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Head (1) | Eyes (1) | Trunk (3) | Arms (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hands (4) | Legs (5) | Internal (7) | Back (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Neck (2) | Fingers (4) | Feet (5) | Toes (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (specify) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type of injury | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drowning (150) | Crushing (100) | Laceration (060/080) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Burns & scalds (120) | Hernia (450) | Fracture (020/010) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electric shock (150) | Amputation (070) | Foreign Body (110/090) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abrasion (090) | Bruising (100) | Asphyxia (110/150/140) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strain & sprain (040) | Other (specify) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Result of incident | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Death | Serious injury | Minor injury | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Near miss | Temporary disability | Partial disability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Permanent disability | Disappearance | Time off work | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (specify) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of incident | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Machinery spaces | Accommodation block | Galley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deck/cargo spaces | Gangway/pilot ladder | Wharf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (specify) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incident factors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Machinery and (mainly) fixed plant (1) | Materials and substances (6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobile plant and transport (2) | Environmental agencies (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Powered equipment, tools and appliances (3) | Animal, human and biological agencies (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-powered hand tools, appliances and other equipment (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chemicals and chemical products (5) | Other and unspecified agencies (9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cause of injury/illness | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date left ship | Expected period of incapacity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Treatment given on board ship | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Part 5 - Explanation and Description | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part 6 - Incident narrative | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Part 7 - Action taken to prevent similar occurrences | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Part 8 - Details of person completing report | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Name | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Position | Contact number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Signature | Date / / | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notes to Marine Orders Part 32:Cargo handling equipment, Issue 2
Note 1
Marine Orders Part 32: Cargo handling equipment, Issue 2 (in force under the Navigation Act 1912) as shown in this compilation comprise Order No.14 of 1997 amended as indicated in the Tables below.
Table of Instruments
| Number and year | Date of notification in Gazette | Date of commencement | Application, saving or transitional provisions |
| Order No.14 of 1997 | 28 January 1998 | 1 February 1998 | Provision 3 |
| Amendment | 17 February 1999 | 1 February 1999 | — |
| Amendment | 10 March 1999 | 15 March 1999 | — |
| Amendment | 14 April 1999 | 1 May 1999 | — |
| Miscellaneous Amendments | 23 June 1999 | 1 July 1999 | — |
Table Of Amendments
ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted
| Provision affected | How affected |
| 1.1: definition of Chief Marine Surveyor ................................ | am. Order No. 9 of 1999; |
| 9.2 …………………………………………………………….. | am. Order No.2 of 1999; |
| 15.2 ……………………………………………………………. | am. Order No. 9 of 1999 |
| 2.1 of Appendix 10 ..…………………………………………... | am. Order No. 9 of 1999 |
| 2.3 of Appendix 10 (See Note 2) .……………………………. | rep. Order No. 9 of 1999 |
| Appendix 20 ………………………..………………………… | am. Order No.2 of 1999 |
| Appendix 23: Form MO-32/5 ………………………………… | am. Order No.2 of 1999 |
| Appendix 23: Form MO-32/6 ……….……………………....... | ad. Order No.2 of 1999 |
Note 2
As a result of the repeal of Provision 2.3 of Appendix 10 by Order No. 9 of 1999, Provision 2.4 of Appendix 10 was renumbered Provision 2.3.
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