Marine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) - Australian Maritime ...

Schedule 5Requirements for material handling equipment(b) where practicable, a device is fitted that prevents the frame, when attachedto a container from being hoisted if any twist lock is not in the lockedposition.5.2 A vacuum lifting device must not be used in loading or unloading unless:(a) it is fitted with a gauge or other instrument, clearly marked to indicate theleast vacuum at which the device may be used with safety, that gives thedriver of the hoisting crane or derrick or a hatchman, as appropriate, avisual indication of the state of the vacuum; and(b) it is designed to automatically give an audible warning to the driver of thehoisting crane or derrick, the hatchman if any, and any other person in thevicinity, when the vacuum is 80% or less of its designed operating value orif the vacuum-inducing pump ceases to operate; and(c) it is fitted with equipment that, in the event of failure of the vacuuminducingpump, will maintain sufficient vacuum to support a suspendedload equal to the safe working load of the device for a sufficient time forthat load to be lowered from the maximum height of lift to a safe location.5.3 A magnetic lifting device must not be used in loading or unloading, unless:(a) it is provided with an alternative power supply that comes into operationimmediately in the event of failure of the main power; or(b) only scrap metal or pig iron is being handled; or(c) it is used for other cargo-handling operations of such a nature that there isno person in the vicinity other than the driver of the crane or derrick.6 Intermediate bulk containers6.1 An intermediate bulk container must not be used in loading or unloading unless:(a) all separable component parts of the lifting arrangements, if any, such asshackles or hooks, have been individually tested, examined and certificated;and(b) if designed to be used once only, it has not previously carried cargo.6.2 A container that is designed to be used once only may be filled and transportedfrom the point of filling by 1 or more modes of transport to the point where it isemptied of its contents.6.3 An intermediate bulk container must not be hoisted otherwise than inaccordance with its designed lifting arrangement or by means of a cargo net ortray or other means giving adequate support.54 Marine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) 2011MO32 modcomp-130604Z.docx