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

Schedule 7Requirements for lifting appliances(b) where the safe working load varies with the outreach of the crane, the safeworking load for each specified outreach.2.3.2 The marking of the safe working load or loads and outreach of a crane or derrickcrane must be:(a) numerals indicating the safe working load and letters identifying the unitsof mass in which the safe working load is expressed; and(b) where paragraph 2.3.1(b) applies:(i) numerals indicating the number of metres of outreach, followed by theletter ‘m’, and(ii) an oblique stroke separating the information relating to each specifiedoutreach.2.3.3 Markings must, as appropriate, be placed conspicuously:(a) on:(i) an external part of the structure of the crane; or(ii) on the derrick crane or on a plate near the heel of the derrick crane; and(b) in the driver’s cabin within easy view of the driver.2.3.4 External markings must be not less than 77 mm in height and of proportionalbreadth, and must be of a light colour if on a dark background, and of a darkcolour if on a light background.2.3.5 Where the safe working load varies with the outreach of the crane, means mustbe provided to enable the driver to ascertain the outreach of the crane at anytime, and the corresponding safe working load.2.4 Track-mounted cranes2.4.1 A bridge or gantry crane must not be used in loading or unloading unless, inaddition to the other applicable requirements of this Schedule:(a) it is so designed and constructed that it will not collapse or overturn in theevent of breakage of a wheel, failure of an axle, or derailment; and(b) it is fitted with locking devices or other means by which the crane canmaintain its position when exposed to wind pressure; and(c) it is fitted with tracks of adequate strength, properly laid, maintained ingood condition and provided with stops at the ends of the trackways; and(d) it is electrically bonded and earthed to the vessel’s structure; and(e) locking devices on overside extensions are engaged; and(f) where more than 1 crane is located on the same trackway, each crane isfitted with a device to prevent collision; and(g) track wheels that are at deck level are fitted with foot guards;and the arrangements specified in subclauses 2.4.2 to 2.4.5 are complied with.2.4.2 A minimum clear passageway of 550 mm must be provided on deck between thestructure of a track-mounted crane and the vessel’s bulwark or side rails, orbetween the structure and hatch coamings, except that in the case of a vesselbuilt before 17 November 1986, if such passageway is not provided, access bypersons to the deck area over which the crane may travel must be prevented.64 Marine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) 2011MO32 modcomp-130604Z.docx