An examination mentioned in this Schedule must be carried out in accordance with section 4.2.4 of the ILO Code.
2 Items other than wire and fibre ropes, nets and slings
(1) Material handling equipment for use in loading or unloading a vessel must be tested and examined:
(a) before being used for the first time; and
(b) after repair of any stress bearing component.
(2) Material handling equipment for use in loading or unloading a vessel must be tested and examined at intervals of at least every:
(a) 5 years by a competent person; and
(b) 12 months by:
(i) for equipment under survey with a recognised organisation — a competent person; and
(ii) in any other case — a responsible person.
(3) Subclauses (1) and (2) do not apply to:
(a) an intermediate bulk container that:
(i) has permanently attached fittings for handling; and
(ii) is designed and constructed as a container; and
(iii) has been type tested in accordance with the IMDG Code; or
(b) a mechanical stowing appliance solely for use on the vessel.
(4) Paragraph (2)(a) does not apply to:
(a) loose gear; or
(b) an item of equipment that is permanently attached to a lifting appliance.
Note: Examples
Note: a lower cargo block, a ponder ball or a cargo hook dedicated to use with a specific lifting appliance and forming part of the assembly.
(5) An examination for subparagraph (2)(b)(i) may be postponed for 3 months if:
(a) it will enable the examination to be carried out with a scheduled annual class survey of the vessel; and
(b) a responsible person:
(i) carries out an examination before the due date of the annual inspection and considers that the equipment is satisfactory; and
(ii) enters details of the examination on the register of material handling equipment.
(6) If a competent person considers that specialised material handling equipment cannot reasonably be tested in accordance with this Schedule or the equipment would require unnecessary dismantling, the requirements in subclause (2) do not apply if:
(a) the manufacturer’s equipment specification, schedule of examination and maintenance manual are available to the competent person; and
(b) the equipment has been examined and maintained in accordance with the maintenance manual and recorded in the register of material handling equipment.
3 Cranes and derricks — proof load
(1) The proof load of a crane or derrick may be less than the load mentioned in Table 1 for the crane or derrick only if:
(a) for a hydraulic crane — it is tested in accordance with paragraph 2(1)(b) or 2(2)(a); and
(b) it is not practical for the crane to raise the full test load; and
(c) the reduced test load is at least SWL x 1.1.
Table 1
SWL of derrick gear or crane (tonnes)
Proof load
≤ 20
SWL × 1.25
> 20 and ≤ 50
SWL + 5 tonnes
> 50
SWL × 1.1
(2) A derrick rigged in union purchase must be rigged in accordance with the rigging plan mentioned in clause 1 of Division 1 of Schedule 6, with a proof load based on the SWL mentioned in the plan.
(3) For a crane or derrick, the load imposed on any accessory block, topping lift, shackle, preventer, guy or other accessory part must not exceed the SWL of the part by more than the proportion by which the proof load exceeds the SWL of the crane or derrick.
(4) The proof load for a test of a crane, including a derrick crane, a derrick in union purchase or the initial test of a derrick, must be applied by hoisting movable weights.
(5) The proof load for a test of a derrick or derrick crane, following renewal of a part or repair, must be applied by hoisting movable weights, a spring, hydraulic balance or similar appliance.
(6) The proof load must be applied:
(a) with the derrick boom or crane jib at its minimum working angle or, for a crane or derrick crane, its load radius, measured from the horizontal plane and stated in the certificate of test; or
(b) for a variable length jib crane — with the jib at its maximum and minimum operating lengths, stated in the certificate of test, and at a length approximately midway between maximum and minimum.
4 Cranes and derricks — testing
(1) If a crane or derrick is tested with movable weights, after the movable weights are hoisted:
(a) the crane or derrick must be swung at slow speed to each end of its slewing arc; and
(b) for a jib crane with a travelling capability — the crane must be moved the entire length of its travelling track at slow speed with the jib extended to the maximum working outreach perpendicular to its direction of travel on one side of its travelling track, and again, with the jib similarly extended to the other side; and
(c) for a bridge or gantry crane with a travelling capability — the crane must be moved the entire length of its travelling track with the hoist at one end of the traversing span, and again, with the hoist at the other end; and
(d) for a bridge or gantry crane without a travelling capability — the crane must be made to move the weights from one end of its traversing span to the other; and
(e) for a derrick crane — the derrick crane must be luffed at slow speed to its maximum operating angle measured from the horizontal plane, then returned at slow speed to its minimum operating angle.
(2) If a derrick or crane is tested with a spring, hydraulic balance or similar appliance, the proof load must be applied in its midship position for at least 5 minutes at the minimum working angle at each end of its working arc.
(3) A crane must undergo an operational test, including testing of its limit switches, using its full range of speeds and by hoisting a load at least equal to the SWL while carrying out all motions occurring in normal operations including hoisting, luffing, slewing and travelling.
(4) For testing derrick gear in union purchase, the proof load must be manoeuvred, with the gear rigged over the opposite side of the ship, throughout the working range of the gear, rigged over one side of the ship and hoisted to a level that:
(a) makes the angle between the runners close to but less than 120°; or
(b) a lesser angle mentioned in a drawing mentioned in Schedule 6,
(5) After testing the crane or derrick:
(a) it must be examined by a competent person for damage or permanent deformity; and
(b) the overload limit switches must be reset.
5 Winches
(1) If a derrick is fitted with a span gear winch, the winch must be tested while the derrick is supporting the proof load at its lowest working angle by making each sprocket subject to the resultant load.
(2) After the proof load test, each winch must be tested with a load equal to the SWL suspended from the derrick head, and the derrick placed in various positions so that each winch is subjected to loading while having the maximum working length of rope layers on its drum.
(3) After the proof load test, the following must be completed in sequence:
(a) a load equal to the SWL for the derrick must be hoisted;
(b) with the derrick slewed outboard to each side of the vessel and with the derrick amidships lowered at the normal lowering speed of the winch for 3 m, the winch must be braked sharply and the load brought to a halt;
(c) the load must be held stationary by the winch brake when the winch drive is switched off.
6 Cargo lifts and mechanical ramps
(1) If a cargo lift or mechanical ramp is tested, the proof load must be at least the load mentioned in Table 2 for the lift or ramp.
Table 2
SWL of lift or ramp (tonnes)
Proof load
≤ 20
SWL × 1.25
> 20 and ≤ 50
SWL + 5 tonnes
> 50
SWL × 1.1
(2) For testing, a cargo lift or mechanical ramp must be hoisted and lowered through its full range of travel with the proof load holding movable weights distributed in accordance with designed operating requirements.
(3) After testing, a cargo lift or mechanical ramp and its accessory gear must be examined by a competent person for damage or permanent deformities.
(1) The proof load for a single sheave block is 4 times the block’s SWL.
(2) For testing:
(a) the block must be suspended head down by a wire, or chain if a chain block, passing around its sheave; and
(b) a mass of 4 times the SWL must be secured to the head fitting of the fitting and lifted from the ground; and
(c) for a single sheave block with a becket — the test must be done with a part of the supporting wire secured to the becket to avoid overstressing the sheave or pin.
(3) However, the test may be carried out in another way if the same stress is applied to the block.
(4) For testing a multiple sheave block:
(a) the proof load must be at least the load mentioned in Table 3 for the block; and
(b) it must be reeved in its normal operating condition; and
(c) the proof load must be applied to the head fitting of the block to be tested.
Note Testing a multiple sheave block usually requires the use of a second block or an equivalent arrangement for the rope.
Table 3
SWL of block (tonnes)
Proof load
≤ 25
SWL × 2.0
> 25 and ≤ 160
(SWL × 0.933) + 27 tonnes
> 160
SWL × 1.1
(5) If a chain, ring, hook, shackle, swivel, connecting plate or overhauling weight is tested, the proof load must be at least the load mentioned in Table 4 for it.
Table 4
SWL of article (tonnes)
Proof load
≤ 25
SWL × 2
> 25
(SWL × 1.22) + 20 tonnes
(6) For a hand operated block used with pitched chains, its associated chains and any permanently attached rings, hooks, swivels or associated shackles must be tested:
(a) with a proof load of at least 1.5 times SWL; or
(b) with the articles mentioned in subclause (1), (2) or (5).
(7) After testing an article mentioned in subclause (1), (4), (5) or (6), the article must be examined by a competent person for damage or permanent deformities.
Note: Examples of other damage or permanent deformities
Note: a crack or flaw to a block, the head fitting, sheave or sheaves, axle, crosshead, becket or other part.
8 Trays, crates, tubs, grabs, scrap bins, other receptacles for loading or unloading cargo
(1) If a tray, crate, tub, grab or other receptacle for use in loading or unloading cargo, other than a container or returnable cargo unit mentioned in clause 14 or 15, is tested, the proof load must be:
(a) at least the load mentioned in Table 5; and
(b) wholly supported by the bottom surface of the receptacle.
Table 5
SWL of article (tonnes)
Proof load
≤ 3
SWL × 2
> 3 and ≤ 12
SWL + 3 tonnes
> 12 and ≤ 20
SWL × 1.25
> 20
SWL + 5 tonnes
(2) After testing the article, it must be examined by a competent person for permanent deformation or other damage or defects.
9 Lifting beams, spreaders, lifting frames, magnetic lifting devices and vacuum lifting devices
(1) If a lifting beam, spreader, lifting frame, magnetic lifting device or vacuum lifting device is tested, the proof load must be:
(a) at least the load mentioned in Table 6 for it; and
(b) attached in the way for which the article is designed.
Table 6
SWL of article (tonnes)
Proof load
≤ 10
SWL × 2
> 10 and ≤ 160
(SWL × 1.04) + 9.6 tonnes
> 160
SWL × 1.1
(2) After testing the article, it must be examined by a competent person for damage or permanent deformation.
10 Wire ropes — testing
(1) A sample of manufactured wire rope to be used in loading or unloading must be tested to destruction in accordance with AS 3569-2010 Steel Wire Ropes — Product specification, as at the date of amendment by AS 3569-2010/Amdt 1-2012, or equivalent international standard.
(2) The safe working load for a wire rope is:
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safety factor is:
(a) at least:
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(b) for a SWL up to 10 tonnes — no greater than 5; and
(c) for a SWL of at least 160 tonnes — at least 3.
11 Wire ropes — inspection
(1) An inspection of wire rope must be made by a responsible person at intervals of not more than:
(a) if the wire rope does not pass over a sheave or a winding drum —12 months; or
(b) if the wire rope passes over a sheave or winding drum — 6 months.
(2) The responsible person must inspect the rope externally and, as far as practical, internally to determine whether the rope is worn, corroded or defective to an extent that makes it unfit for the proposed use.
(3) A wire rope may be used only if:
(a) a competent person has issued a certificate for the rope; and
(b) a responsible person has, immediately before its initial use, inspected the rope in accordance with subclause (2); and
(c) the rope is free from knots and kinks; and
(d) the rope complies with the structural requirements mentioned in Schedule 4; and
(e) evidence, based on prototype testing, that any terminal or end fitting on the rope complies with clause 12 is recorded in the register of material handling equipment.
(4) A rope in which a constituent wire is broken may be used only if:
(a) it has been inspected in that condition by a competent person before its initial use; and
(b) the competent person is satisfied that:
(i) no more than 5% of visible wires in a length of the rope that is 10 times its diameter are broken; and
(ii) there is no more than 1 broken wire beside any compressed metal ferrule; and
(c) the competent person has entered the details of the inspection in the register of material handling equipment; and
(d) it is inspected monthly by a responsible person and the details of the inspections entered in the register of material handling equipment; and
(e) the responsible person has determined that it remains fit for use.
Note for paragraph (b) See section 5.3.3.3 of the ILO Code.
12 Terminal or end fittings
(1) There must be on board evidence that a terminal connection fitted to a wire rope used for hoisting a load on a crane or derrick is of a design for which prototype tests have shown that the strength of the terminal and its attachment to the rope is at least:
(a) for a rope up to 50 mm in diameter — 95% of the minimum breaking load of the rope; or
(b) for a rope more than 50 mm in diameter — 90% of the minimum breaking load of the rope.
(2) Subclause (1) does not apply if the equipment is under survey and inspection under a scheme of classification and certification by a recognised organisation.
(3) For each terminal, end fitting or set of identical terminal or end fittings, there must be a certificate specifying its type and size, the type and size of wire rope to which it was fitted, and the result of the test mentioned in subclause (1).
13 Fibre ropes and flat-synthetic webbing slings
(1) A samples of manufactured fibre rope must be tested to destruction in accordance with AS 4143.1-1993 Methods of Test for Fibre Ropes as in force on 1 January 2017.
(2) Fibre rope supplied to a vessel for loading and unloading purposes must have a certificate.
(3) The SWL mentioned in the certificate is:
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where:
safety factor is at least the amount mentioned in table A1 of Australian Standard AS 4142.1-1993 Fibre ropes — Care and safe usage as in force on 1 January 2017 or in Appendix E of the ILO Code.
(4) Material, design, manufacture, marking, testing and certification of flat synthetic-webbing slings must comply with:
(a) AS 1353.2-1997 Flat Synthetic Webbing Slings Part 2: Care and use, as in force on 1 January 2017; or
(b) Appendix E of the ILO Code.
Note Standards mentioned in this clause will be made available for viewing free of charge at AMSA offices on request — see note 1 under section 4.
14 Intermediate bulk containers
An IBC must be certified in accordance with the IMDG Code.
15 Other returnable cargo units
For a type test of a returnable cargo unit:
(a) the proof load must be at least SWL x 5; and
(b) there must be no loss of contents from, or breakage or serious deformation of, the unit.