Deck lifting equipment such as gantry cranes, general cargo crane, provision crane, derrick etc. help in carrying heavy loads/cargo on board ships. As these deck machinery systems are subjected to continuous loading, their parts wear down at a faster rate, thus requiring maintenance at regular intervals of time. Inability to do so can lead to system failure, unfortunate accidents, and loss of lives and property.
The new SOLAS regulation, provides associated draft Guidelines for Lifting Appliances - MSC.1/Circ.1663.
The Member Authorities of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Riyadh MOU Region (RMOU) will initiate a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) focusing on Ships' Lifting Appliances.
This CIC will be conducted over a three-month period, commencing on 1 September 2024 and concluding on 30 November 2024.#PSC #CIC #Lifting #Appliances

Deck lifting equipment such as gantry cranes, general cargo crane, provision crane, derrick etc. help in carrying heavy loads/cargo on board ships. As these deck machinery systems are subjected to continuous loading, their parts wear down at a faster rate, thus requiring maintenance at regular intervals of time. Inability to do so can lead to system failure, unfortunate accidents, and loss of lives and property.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a new mandatory regulation for onboard lifting appliances: SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13. The aim is to provide a uniform level of safety for their design, construction and installation, as well as to stipulate consistent requirements for periodical examinations, load tests, maintenance, inspections and operation.
This new regulation will enter into force on 1 January 2026. #Solas #Lifting #Appliance