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

Schedule 6Safe use of material handling equipmentSchedule 6Safe use of material handling equipment(subsection 28.1)1 Maximum permissible load1.1 Except when under test, and subject to subclauses 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4, an article ofmaterial handling equipment must not be subjected to a load greater than itsSWL.1.2 When a single sheave block is rigged as a double whip or gun tackle, so that theload is suspended from its head fitting, the load which may be lifted is twice theSWL marked on the block.1.3 A crane or derrick may be used to hoist a load exceeding the SWL of the craneor derrick as an occasional lift, not in the course of normal operations, provided:(a) the crane or derrick has a SWL of not more than 50 tonnes; and(b) the crane or derrick has been inspected by a competent person who issatisfied that the crane or derrick and its associated equipment is fit to carrythe excess load; and(c) written permission of the master or owner in the case of ship equipment orthe owner in the case of shore equipment has been obtained; and(d) a duty inspector has approved the handling of that occasional lift; and(e) the load does not exceed the proof load for the crane or derrick gear.1.4 In the case of equipment with a SWL of 50 tonnes or more, paragraphs 1.3(b)to (e) must be complied with and, in addition:(a) the crane or derrick must be classed; and(b) the recognised organisation must concur with the overloading; and(c) the method of loading must be such that the safety of the vessel and personson it would not be imperilled by breakage of any part of the equipment,including purchase or topping lift wires.2 Use of two lifting appliances to lift a load2.1 If a vessel’s tandem crane arrangement is designed, tested and provided withmanufacturers operating procedures for multiple crane lifting, the load to belifted may not be more than the SWL designated for that arrangement.2.2 If a vessel does not have in place the arrangement and manufacturers operatingprocedures required by subclause 2.1, only identical lifting appliances with safeoperating procedures in place may be used, with the load to be lifted notexceeding the SWL of either appliance by 25%.Note: The ILO Code, section 5.2.6, gives guidance.3 Unsafe factorsAn article of material handling equipment must not be rigged, reeved or used:(a) in such a manner or under such conditions as to involve risk of injury topersons or damage to property; or(b) if the article is in such deteriorated condition or is so damaged that it maybe unsafe to use; or56 Marine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) 2011MO32 modcomp-130604Z.docx