L
iftin
g
and
H
oistin
g Op
erations
BOS-PRD-07.900604
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4
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5 Lub
ri
c
ation
x
Wires
shall
be greased with lubricant-product, as per maker’s instructions if cargo gear-wire
lubrication/coating has been detected on inspection;
x
In respect of possible corrosion and wear, special attention
shall
be given to wire parts like (but not
limited to):
Connecting ends;
Sockets;
Dead-ends;
Wire cable clamps.
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4
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6 S
h
a
c
kles
x
Shackles
shall
be painted according to the colour code indicating their Safe Working Load (SWL);
x
Each shackle
shall
be properly identified and have a load test certificate. Shackles
should
be
greased regularly;
x
Shackles
should
not be stamped for identification because of the risk of cracking;
x
After intensive operational use, shackles
shall
be visually inspected for signs of damage;
x
Threading is to be examined and the distances between the inner pin and between the two sides will
be measured to detect possible distortion;
x
Defective shackles
shall
be removed from service.
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4
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7 L
ink t
yp
e s
h
a
c
kles (
B
aldt link)
x
Link type shackles (Baldt links) in use on board
shall
be individually identified and have a load test
certificate;
x
After each intensive use, link type shackles (Baldt Link)
shall
be disassembled and cleaned with
careful visual inspection for cracks or any other defects;
x
Any shackle that presents excessive play or cannot be reassembled easily
shall
be removed from
service;
x
Stamping for identification is prohibited.
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5 Su
rve
y
re
c
ords
,
c
ertifi
c
ates and attestations
The
Master
in consultation with the
Sup
erintendent
shall
arrange class surveys of lifting and cargo gear as
per planned maintenance.
All maintenance to the cargo gear
shall
be recorded and specified in Cargo Gear Maintenance Record
(CGMR).
All gear replacements/inspections/lubrications/maintenance/repairs or any other related wire and gear
activity
shall
be recorded in the CGMR.
Certificates from third parties involved in mentioned activities
shall
be included in the same file of the CGMR.
Brief entry
shall
be made in deck log, making reference to activities as specified and recorded in CGMR.
Annual, 5-yearly and occasional surveys of cargo gear (including stabiliser)
shall
be conducted by the
classification Society.
After completion of survey, the Cargo Gear Maintenance Record
shall
be endorsed for cranes/derricks and a
Lifting Appliance Certificate
should
be issued.
After completion of survey:
x
The Cargo Gear Record Book
shall
be endorsed by Class;
x
Original certificates of the cargo gear
shall
to be kept on board in the certificate file;
x
Attestations of the lifting beams
shall
to be attached to the original certificate;
Version 04. Original date: 28/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Operations Department Project Manager. Approved by: BOS Head of Operations. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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