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

Safe use of material handling equipment Schedule 68 Shipborne bargesA shipborne barge must not be loaded on or unloaded from a vessel, unless it:(a) is constructed in accordance with the requirements of a recognisedorganisation; and(b) is marked with its allowable stacking weight, tare weight and maximumpermissible gross weight; and(c) has been examined in accordance with the inspection procedures specifiedby the recognised organisation.9 Securing of shacklesA crane or derrick gear that is ship equipment, must not be used in loading orunloading unless shackles and other similar devices to be used with the crane orderrick gear that are situated aloft and are not readily accessible, are effectivelysecured against accidental dislodgment or release.10 Dragging of a loadA load must not be dragged by means of a runner leading from a derrick or acrane if there is a risk that the SWL of any component of the derrick, crane orassociated cargo gear would be exceeded.Note The ILO Code, section 7.5.2, provides guidance.11 Hoisting or lowering a personExcept in the case of access to a offshore industry mobile unit or for the removalof an injured person from a cargo space, a person must not be hoisted or loweredin the course of cargo operations by means of a crane or derrick other than in apersonnel cradle.Note For the definition of personnel cradle — see section 6. For the requirements for apersonnel cradle — see Schedule 3.12 Use of wrought ironAn article of material handling equipment must not be used in loading orunloading if any part of that article that would support the load, either directly orindirectly, is made of wrought iron.13 Use of grabsA grab intended for use in loading or unloading bulk cargoes and which is to beattached to a vessel’s crane or derrick must be:(a) permanently marked with its tare mass, cubic capacity and SWL; and(b) suitable for the material to be loaded or unloaded; and(c) fit for use.14 Pre-slung cargo14.1 It is the responsibility of the shipper, stevedore or person carrying out the preslingingto ensure that, where slings are fitted to cargo ashore for the purpose ofpre-slinging the cargo, the slings are in a fit state for use.14.2 It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure that slings on pre-slungcargo comply with the requirements of this Order and that they are suitable andsafe to use prior to loading and unloading.Marine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) 2011 59MO32 modcomp-130604Z.docx