The document provides guidance on safely transporting cargo for offshore operations. It outlines 14 categories of potential faults in lifting appliances, lifting gear, and cargo preparation. Guidelines are presented for inspecting cargo to ensure compliance with certification, marking, structural integrity, and secure loading. The document aims to promote safety by preventing reoccurrence of faults.

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BY
Derrick East
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3. *SAFETY*
THE SUM AND QUALITY OF OUR INDIVIDUAL
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MANAGEMENT OF
SAFETY AND TRAINING DETERMINES WHETHER
THE COLLEAGUES WE WORK WITH LIVE OR DIE
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4. FAULTS IN LIFTING APPLIANCES AND LIFTING GEAR
PURPOSE
The faults observed in CCU`S and other cargo received from suppliers
have
Been categorised and codified with the following objectives.
(1) To enable clear and detailed discussions to take place between senders
of CCU`S rejected prior to shipment offshore, and any member of the
Materials Handling Section, not just the person by whom the CCU was
rejected as being unsuitable for shipping because of a fault with the gear
or the methods of slinging or containerisation employed.
(2) To enable faster and more meaningful analysis of appliance faults to take
place so as to render them, through discussion, unlikely to recur.
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5. FAULTS IN LIFTING APPLIANCES AND LIFTING GEAR
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
If, on inspection, any piece of cargo is deemed unfit for shipment for any
reason, the Cargo Handling Controller shall complete a Cargo rejection note.
the top copy of the note will be returned with the cargo to the sender with the
driver of the delivery vehicle.
A copy of the note is given to the cargo co-ordinator, who uses it to advice the
client of the rejection of the cargo and when it should be resubmitted for
shipment. The final copy is used to collate relevant information onto a daily
rejection summary sheet. The information is codified before entering onto
the sheet and passing to the Materials Handling Supervisor.
The Client's cargo handling supervisor will enter the details onto a summary
sheet. On a monthly basis, this data will be examined for patterns or persisting
offenders. The supervisor will then contact the senders involved to resolve any
problems.
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6. FAULTS
Lifting appliance certification faults
Lifting gear/sling certification faults
Lifting gear/sling faults
Structural faults
Lifting gear/sling marking faults
Lifting appliance marking faults
Tank faults
Loading security and general faults
Documentation, dangerous goods manifesting labelling faults
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7. LIFTING APPLIANCE CERTIFICATION FAULTS
New materials supplied without test certificates
New materials supplied without Magnetic Particle Inspection
(MPI) certificates for lift points
Reports etc. sent for wrong materials
Materials supplied with out of date certification etc.
A – Overdue T.
B – Overdue V.
C – Overdue VN.
Materials supplied with non-unique certification etc
Certification supplied has less than one months life span left
Load/stress bearing components untested
Certification etc, illegible or poorly copied
Certification etc, provided is hand written
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8. LIFTING GEAR/SLING CERTIFICATION FAULTS
NEW MATERIALS SUPPLIED WITHOUT TEST CERTIFICATES
REPORTS ETC SENT FOR THE WRONG MATERIALS
MATERIALS SUPPLIED WITH OUT OF DATE CERTIFICATION ETC
MATERIALS SUPPLIED WITH NON-UNIQUE CERTIFICATION ETC
CERTIFICATION SUPPLIED HAS LESS THAN ONE MONTH LIFE
SPAN LEFT
LOAD/STRESS BEARING COMPONENTS UNTESTED
CERTIFICATION ETC ILLEGIBLE OR POORLY COPIED
CERTIFICATION ETC PROVIDED IS HAND WRITTEN
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9. LIFTING GEAR/SLING FAULTS
Excessive numbers of broken wires (i.e. more than
two)
Badly twisted or kinked ropes
Excessive wire corrosion
Crushed or flattened ropes
Exposed or distended fibre core
Brittle wire rope (min 13mm dia rope size)
Deformed thimbles
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10. LIFTING GEAR/SLING FAULTS cont`d
Loose thimbles
Torn or damaged ferrules
Wires not showing outside standard ferrules
Bights on reeved slings exceed 120º
Unprotected slings passing over rough or sharp edges
Reeved slings not de-rated by a minimum of 50%
Soft eye used for main lifting point
No thimbles fitted to wire terminations when slings pass
through sharp edged or narrow faced lifting eye's
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11. LIFTING GEAR/SLING FAULTS cont`d
Obtuse angle between opposing or adjacent lifting legs
No bulldogs fitted to reeved slings on `live` leg above
and tight down to the reeved eye
Reeved eye's not secured in position below the bulldog
by a cable tie or similar means
Excessive wear on wire rope
Fibre rope or web slings used as primary lifting
medium
Shackles of different sizes fitted
No split _______________________________________ shackles
pins (or similar means) fitted to safety
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12. LIFTING GEAR/SLING FAULTS cont`d
Intended mousings broken or removed
Damaged or deformed shackles
Heat outside the permitted parameters applied to certified equipment
after certification etc has taken place
Mismatched screw pins fitted to shackles
Shackles liable to be overloaded
Excessive corrosion on shackles, master ring, quad assembly
No secure single main lifting eye or ring
Slings incorrectly fitted
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13. LIFTING GEAR/SLING FAULTS cont`d
Excessive strain on opposite legs
Bulldog terminations on primary lifting points
No main lifting single lifting leg fitted when necessary
S W L of slings is less than 1.3 x gross weight
Shackles are too small, causing binding on lifting eye`s
Chain slings will not be accepted for shipping unless they are constructed from
alloy grade 80 chain (and similar components) to DNV specification, which
have the suitable properties for working in cold weather (-20ºC)
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14. LIFTING GEAR/SLING FAULTS cont`d
Shackle pins not secured
Master link assembly not acceptable
Lifting gear too short to enable safe hook-on hook-off
Bulldog biting on choked wires
Slings on tubular (s) double choked
`R` clips on safety shackles not acceptable
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15. STRUCTURAL FAULTS
Damaged or bent lifting eye`s
Cracked lifting eye welds
Doors incapable of being closed
Unserviceable door to gate locking or fastening mechanisms
Less than one locking mast per door fitted
Broken or loose door or gate hinges
Appliance design is as previously notified as unsuitable
Floor unsound
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16. STRUCTURAL FAULTS CONT`D
Substantial deformation of structural members
Cracks evident in exostructures (i.e. lifting frames, tank frames, bottle racks etc)
Excessive corrosion evident in structural members
Tears or holes in body work of dry watertight units
Damage to lifting gear liable through contact with the load
Damage to shackles liable through contact with the load
Excessive damage to fork lifting pockets
Deformation of floor under load
Lifting lugs not aligned to centre of unit
No forklift pockets. packers on underside
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17. LIFTING GEAR/SLING MARKING FAULTS
No safe working load No O-90º
No date for last test or examination Safe working load illegible
0-90º illegible Date of last test illegible
No unique mark on slings Unique marks illegible
Markings not permanent Markings not prominent
Batch only markings given
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18. LIFTING APPLIANCE MARKING FAULTS
No tare weight No safe working load (where applicable)
No gross weight Tare weight illegible
Safe working load illegible Gross weight illegible
No unique mark Unique mark illegible
No date of last test or examination
Date of last test or examination illegible
Markings not prominent Markings not permanent
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19. LIFTING APPLIANCE MARKING FAULTS
Cont`d
Hazard `diamonds` not displayed when necessary, one on each face
No test plate fitted No hatching or contrasting colour
No solid border or contrasting colour on roof
No ID number on all four sides No ID number on the roof
Appropriate hazard labels not fitted Incorrect hazard labels fitted
No date of last proof load test on test plate Hazard labels are incorrect size
Old hazard labels on appliance
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20. TANK FAULTS
Appropriate hazard labels not fitted Incorrect hazard labels fitted
No user notes affixed firmly to the tank Incorrect user notes fitted to the tank
Discharge valves not locked OFF Incorrect valve arrangement fitted
Upper tank closure leakage Lower tank closure leakage
Tank vessel damage Exostructural damage
Closure flange loose Valve loose
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21. TANK FAULTS
Excessive corrosion evident on tank vessel
Insufficient ullage space allowed
Hatch gratings damaged or loose
Valve integrity not re-certified at required levels
Tank vessel integrity not re-certified at required intervals
Tank contents monitoring equipment faulty
Level monitoring device inoperative or faulty
No dangerous goods declaration certificate supplied with hazardous materials
Excessive venting from relief valve
Hazard labels are incorrect size
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22. LOADING, SECURITY AND GENERAL FAULTS
Plate and tubulars in same bundle
Plate and angle in same bundle
Angle and tubulars in same bundle
Goods supplied in unbraced wooden crates
Goods not containerised
Goods supplied unslung, not ready for shipment
Load improperly secured
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23. LOADING, SECURITY AND GENERAL FAULTS
Cont`d
Gas bottles presented for shipment in appliance other than a recognised
and approved gas bottle rack
Gas bottle secured by fibre rope
Load liable to receive excessive damage in bad weather transit or transfer
Loose loads fastened together by fibrous methods
Bundles of steel, pipe etc, not double wrapped and bulldogged with tie-wrap
(or similar) through reeved eye
Cargo protruding from appliance (susceptible to damage)
Detached door seals on watertight units
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24. LOADING, SECURITY AND GENERAL FAULTS
Cont`d
Double wrapping ineffective – loose
Incompatible gases supplied in same appliance
Open top container supplied without cover and having no drainholes
Dangerous goods supplied without a dangerous goods declaration certificate
Doors not secure
Door net not fitted or missing
No net fitted to general cargo basket containing waste
No tag lines on loads over 45ft long or loads with a large surface area
which may act as a sail
Any loose items/debris on roof or frames liable to fall off and cause injury
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25. DOCUMENTATION, DANGEROUS GOODS
MANIFESTING LABELLING FAULTS
No chemical data sheet Incorrect chemical data sheet
No hazard labels No user labels
No dangerous goods certificate
Incorrectly completed dangerous goods certificate
Incorrect hazard labels Incorrect user labels
Unsuitable packaging/containerisation
24hrs notification for explosive/radioactive materials not given as per
Harbour Board requirements
24hrs notification for lifts of 7000kg and over not given
Non compliance with IMDG code
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26. GUIDELINES FOR BACKLOADING CARGO
The following simple guidelines can be used for backloading cargo from an offshore
location to shore. Responsibilities for backloading car go should be clearly defined
(1) Is the lift necessary?
(2) Could the container be better utilised?
(3) Have you checked the test plate?
(4) Are the strops secure and damage free?
(5) Are the shackle pins secure?
(6) Are the contents secure with the cargo net in place?
(7) Are the doors secure and tagged?
(8) Have you checked the top/sides and forklift pockets for loose objects?
(9) Is the container properly labelled?
(10) Have old “Dangerous Goods” labels been removed?
(11) Are there any “Dangerous Goods” labels required?
(12) Is the manifest complete?
(13) Is a tag line required?
(14) Do you know the actual weight?
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27. CARGO GUIDANCE SHEETS
Cargo Guidance Sheets outline the principal points to be considered when
preparing cargo of any description for presentation to a supply base for
shipment to and from offshore installation
Many suppliers will use their own CCU’s. Where these appliances require
to be modified, or new ones built, the Clients Cargo Handling Section may
give advice on Standards to be worked to, and handling methods preferred
by the Company
Sheets 01 to 08 illustrate some types of CCU’s which are common use for
transporting material to and from offshore installations. These are
accompanied by notes of the particular features and characteristics of each
Further sheets highlight categories of cargo which may create special problems
during handling, transport or offshore transfer, and give guidance on the
certification and standards of construction of handling equipment
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28. SKIPS
This type of appliance currently represents the poorest method of transporting any
material. It is intended that with the availability of appliances currently under
construction, which prove less expensive to service and be safer to use, these units
will be dedicated for shore use only.
However, whilst they remain in service, any cargo in them should be properly
secured and the whole unit covered with a rubbish skip cargo net, a supply of
which, for owned units, is available from materials handling section.
Although they may be stacked, this should never be done onboard a supply vessel,
and only performed onshore with the lifting gear removed.
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29. LIFTING
FRAMES
These units can accommodate any type of cargo and provide a stable and secure
lifting medium which has the facility of being able to be altered to suit, or it can
form the fixed frame around a pump, compressor or other type of unit.
Whatever is inside the frame should be securely fastened, with no parts
protruding to get damaged, or to damage other cargo.
All fastenings should be metal, and mountings should be bolted or welded.
The main load and stress bearing structures should be subjected to test loads and
Magnetic particle inspection as required by BS. EN 12079.The depth of
examination is necessary because this type of unit, with no side stiffness is liable
to receive impact damage sufficient to cause structural deformation.
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30. GENERAL
PURPOSE
TANKS
These tanks are significantly different from the IMO class 1 tanks. The
materials
they are to carry should be of an innocuous nature. The type of contents should
be clearly marked on the outside.
Valve works shall be proven to be sound and the tank frame and vessel shall be
inspected to BS. EN 12079.Valve opening handles are to be secured to prevent
accidental opening.
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31. PIPE
CARRIERS
CCU`S used to lift bundles or pieces of small bore or expensive pipe sections are
often made from ex-drilling materials.The materials used in fabrication may have
become available because they are no longer suitable for their original purpose,
therefore, it is important that the integrity of the material to be used in the
fabrication is checked carefully, or the units rebuilt, if the integrity of the
material is in doubt.
When loading the cargo, particular attention should be paid to it's weight and safe
working load of the appliance.
When the appliance exceeds 20 ft in length forklift pockets must be fitted in
accordance with ISO 1496-1
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32. GAS
BOTTLE
RACKS
Gas bottles should only be transported
in approved racks/carriers, never in closed CCU`S
All gate or door fastenings must be secured and locked to prevent accidental
release of cargo. Part full racks/carriers must have the cargo prevented from
moving by bottle restraints or by a bar welded across the structure to hold the
bottles in place, or some other method (not rope) as agreed with the cargo
Handling section. If a welded bar is used, a Hot Work Permit will be required to
remove the bar.
Gas bottle racks should provide adequate protection to the cylinder valves to
prevent the potential for damage to the cylinder valves from dropped objects
or lifting slings from becoming entangled.
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33. IMO
CLASS 1
TANKS
IMO CLASS 1 TANKS often contain hazardous substances which must be clearly
Identified. Such tanks should carry all labels required by the International
Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, Code SI 1747.
As well as `hazards diamonds` the tank should have firmly fixed to it, a waterproof
pocket containing user notes, sufficient to advice the offshore operators of the
hazards involved in using the material, and the course of action to be taken in
the event of accidental release of the contents.
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34. IMO
CLASS 1
TANKS
Cont`d
All valves must be secured, and tested in accordance with the regulations.
Users should also ensure tank integrity in accordance with the following :-
(1) BS-EN-12079
(2) LOLER
(3) THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS CODE
(4) THE MERCHANT SHIPPING (DANGEROUS GOODS) REGULATIONS
1981
(5) DOT. CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN SHIPS.
When the unit exceeds 20ft in length, forklift pockets must be fitted in
Accordance with ISO 1496.
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35. MODULES
UNITS
Although these units are not strictly a
type of CCU, the slings and the lifting points still have to be proven capable of
safely supporting the weight of the unit, which in many cases is considerable,
therefore, the whole structure should be treated as a CCU
The unit must be marked with all information required under BS.EN-12079.
However, instead of the SWL, the unit should be marked with its tare/gross
weight, unless it is likely to be used to transport tools etc; when SWL data
should also be given
When the unit exceeds 20ft in length, forklift pockets must be fitted in
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36. MINI
CONTAINERS
These units are the most common type
for shipping cargo. The criteria used to
decide shipping suitability are given in
the Code Series Sheets and in earlier
cargo Guidance Sheets. However, the
illustration above of the latest type of container shows most of the features of a
container. These are: one locking post per door; facility for labelling; clear
identification of unit; good condition; sound structure; and a door safety net.
The lifting gear (fifth leg) should be placed over the back of the container to
prevent damage to the lifting gear during transportation and allow the doors
to be opened
Closed containers should not be used for fuel gas cylinders, e.g. Propane,
acetylene. These should be transported in cylinder racks or open skips (in
case of Propane). The owner’s name should be shown as well as all the weights
and examination data
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37. MINI CONTAINERS should be considered
r examination and marking purposes, the unit and the slings
cont`d
parate entities. It is recommended that mini-containers have forklift pockets on all 4 sides.
elved containers should only be used for the transportation of palletised materials and
ly where there is a safe method of removing the pallets at the point of receipt
The following guidelines apply when using shelved containers:
Ensure the shelf is fitted correctly and locked in place
Ensure that the pallet weight is not in excess of the safe working load of the shelf
Ensure that the palletised goods are securely stowed and held on the pallet
Always load the bottom shelf first and discharge the top shelf first
Ensure that the container has a separate cargo retaining net for each shelf and
that they are secured in place when the container is laden
Goggles must be worn when opening the doors on containers being used to
transport palletised chemicals as wind turbulence can possibly result in air
blown particles entering the eyes
Care must be taken to prevent sack damage when removing palletised chemicals
from the containers using a forklift
All shelves must be subject to BS-EN-12079
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38. TUBULAR
MATERIALS
This category of cargo creates problems which, though not unique to it, are more
serious should an accident occur. Only pipes of the same nominal diameter should
be bundled together, and numbers in that bundle should not be such that the
middle pipes are liable to slip through lack of bundle tightness.
The bundle must not have in it, length’s of steelwork etc, which may slip during
transit. The whole load must be slung with two slings, each of which must have a
SWL of at least equal to the gross weight of the load. The slings must be placed
approximately 25% of the length of the load in from each end and be double
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39. cont`d
TUBULAR
MATERIALS
The live wire of the each sling which is held by the crane hook should be reeved
through the eye at the other end of the sling and have a bulldog fastened onto
the live wire above the reeved eye to prevent it from loosening during transit.
the reeved eye should have a tie-wrap or similar, through it and round the live
wire to prevent the reeved eye slipping over the bulldog when the load shifts
and loosens on the deck of the supply vessel.
NOTE: These same rules apply to sections of steel or any other long small
section metallic loads. All lifts in excess of 45ft long shall be required to be
delivered with ONE TAG LINE OF 25FT MINIMUM LENGTH.
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40. FLAT LOADS
(LOOSE)
These items of cargo are often presented for shipment bound with wire ropes for
oose stowage on the decks of supply vessels. This method of handling is
undesirable as the cargo may shift during transit and damage other cargo, and
possibly injure personnel during shored offloading operations.
1) Obtain a cargo basket or half height CCU suitable to accommodate the cargo
flat. Secure the cargo to prevent movement, or releasing itself under tension,
as this can lead to steel plate etc becoming dangerous flying objects
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41. FLAT LOADS
(LOOSE) cont’d
(2) If a receptacle of a suitable size is not available, the cargo should be stored
securely into a larger one, with dunnage or other cargo, up to the SWL or pay
load of the appliance. Drums, cans or fuel cylinders should not be regarded
as suitable “other cargo” due to risk of rupture and the consequent release of
perhaps harmful or dangerous vapours or liquids.
(3) Slings should be left around the cargo, to enable easier unloading offshore.
(4) Due to large quantities of scaffold boards going offshore, the accepted methods
should be as bundles of tubulars strapped together by adequate banding. In the
event that bundles are not strapped together, nets should be fitted over each end
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42. REELS
Reels containing drilling lines, hoses, wire,
etc shall be shipped using a frame as
shown above left) These frames are to be
treated as lifting a appliance and should
be in accordance with BS-EN-12079
Previously reels (above right) were shipped with a sling passed through the
central core or wrapped around the core. Because of incidents this method is
no longer used.
The choice of frame will depend on the size and weight of the reel.
When reels are shipped loose and (in a frame) they are best loaded into an open
topped appliance to facilitate vertical unloading offshore. The open top should
be of a size that restricts movement during transit. If movement seems inevitable
then effective wooden shoring should be used.
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43. CONTAINERISING
LIFTING APPLIANCES
All equipment, especially heavy items, must be securely fastened inside CCU’S
The practice of putting a CCU that does not meet shipping standards into a
larger receptacle which does, is not allowed
Any such cargo intercepted as unsuitable for offshore shipment will be rejected
by the client’s cargo handling section prior to shipping
Also, any slings or strops used on gear inside a receptacle shall meet the criteria
laid out in this chapter
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44. COLOUR CODES
ON CARGO
HANDLING SLINGS
Only transit slings for pipes may be colour coded. The coding is on the principal
sling ferrules as shown above. Contractors and suppliers may also use this
technique instead of date stamping (stamping may weaken a ferrule and
eventually reduce it’s lifting power).
Where suppliers elect to use the colour coding method, they must contact the
CLIENTS Cargo Handling Section), and there cargo must be accompanied to
the Cargo Handling Section by the appropriate copy certification.
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45. STANDARDS FOR
CARGO
HANDLING SLINGS
SLING ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH BS-1290 / BS-EN- 13414-1 FOR 1.3 X MAX GROSS
WEIGHT OF THE UNIT TO WHICH IT IS TO BE FITTED, EFFECTIVELY
INCREASING THE DESIGN FACTOR OF SAFETY OF 5/1 TO 6/1. THE
S W L OF SLING ASSEMBLIES AND ASSOCIATED GEAR SHALL BE
CALCULATED USING THE UNIFORM LOAD METHOD.
RATING STAMPED ON LIFTING SET. 1.3 X MAX GROSS WEIGHT
STAMPED ON THE CONTAINER PLATE
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46. STANDARDS FOR
CARGO
HANDLING SLINGS
Some components of handling slings have deformed under normal offshore
conditions of use because of being constructed using commercial grade materials
and not the appropriate standardised materials. Commercial grade materials
must not be used for cargo handling purposes.
The illustration shows the standards appropriate to different sling components
and these should be adopted progressively as the opportunity arises, e.g., at
repair intervals. Four, three and two legged sling assemblies main ring in the
master assembly shall have minimum dimensions 270mm x 140mm.
‘R’ clips should not be used because of the risk of them getting knocked out
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47. 20FT CCU’S
OPEN TOPPED
Unlike other open topped lifting appliances these units have relatively well sealed
door openings and often no floor drain holes. This means that if filled with water
during shipment offshore, it cannot drain, and up to 36 tons of water may be
contained in a 20 ft unit.
To reduce of this occurring and a crane being overstressed or damaged when a
lift is attempted, all open topped containers must be covered with a secure
closure, e.g. a tarpaulin properly lashed down and supported across the
container. The support will prevent a build-up of water on the cover
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not used, the unit must have drainage
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48. MESH SIDED
CARGO BASKETS
Mesh sided units are not acceptable as general purpose baskets.
These baskets are not suitable for general shipment of materials which should
always be shipped in units having solid sides and ends
Certain lightweight materials may be transported in mesh sided baskets, provided
sufficient bracings are used in construction of the unit to constrain the material
being shipped, the mesh providing only an additional safety feature
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49. MESH SIDED
CARGO BASKETS
cont’d
Any mesh fitted must be maintained flush and unbroken to prevent injury to
personnel
Suppliers who may wish to have mesh sided baskets approved for dedicated
material should contact the Cargo Handling Section who will advise on the
acceptability of these baskets. (for specified lightweight material only)
Forklift pockets should be fitted. The cargo should be balanced inside the basket
to avoid a turning movement onto the forklift
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50. SHIPPING
COMPACT
HEAVY ITEMS
Occasionally, small loads (that are heavy) can cause extensive damage to their
carrying appliances and consequently be difficult to remove on arrival at their
destination
Any such loads, e.g. power slips/ elevators etc, should be well secured by lashing
or bracing (no fibrous means) into an open top or half-height container or basket
so as to prevent excessive movement during transit and also in a manner to
facilitate it’s removal by crane at it’s destination
The unit should have drainage holes and be fitted with forklift pockets
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51. CONTAINERISATION OF RADIOACTIVE
SOURCES/CONTAINERS
To reduce the possibility of cargo handling incidents, the shipping
requirements in respect of radioactive sources of all types presented for
shipment by supply vessel are as follows:
(1) Packaging and labelling of radioactive sources/containers shall be in
accordance with The Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and
Marine Pollutants) Regulations SI 1990 No. 2605
(2) Radioactive source containers shall be transported in dedicated cargo
carrying units only
(3) The cargo carrying unit in (2) will be characterised by having the
following features:
(a) They shall be of distinctive design, being no larger than necessary to
carry the requisite number of sources and any other systems required
(b) They shall be of distinctive livery and bear the required labels, user
notes etc.
(c) They shall be closed (but by venting arrangements, on immersion in
water will sink quickly to the sea bed)
(d) They shall have door(s) with at least two mutually independent
securing methods, one of which shall be under lock and key, and
available for inspection
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52. CONTAINERISATION OF RADIOACTIVE
SOURCES/CONTAINERS cont`d
(e) The CCU shall be fitted with a buoy and line recovery/marking system
capable of self deployment in case of loss overboard in depths encountered
in its operational area (on average this line length shall be 600ft). An
alternative would be a salt water activated pinger tuned to the bell rescue
frequency
(f) Individual source CCU’s inside the shipping CCU shall be secured by
chain, safety hook and shackle arrangement to an integral part of the
interior of the CCU. The source CCU referred to is the primary one, not
the aluminium CCU
(g) The chain for (f) shall only be of the length necessary to facilitate loading and
unloading operations.
(4) A Dangerous Goods Declaration similar to that held by the Cargo Handling
Section shall accompany each CCU presented for shipping
(5) 24 hours notice prior to shipping is required as per Harbour Regulations
Consignors of cargo are reminded that cargo presented unfit for shipping will
be rejected by the Cargo Handling Section and returned to the originator
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53. CARGO
INTEGRITY
Containerised cargo consisting of items
of different weights are prone to damage
during transit if loaded incorrectly. To reduce the possibility of damage, the
following shall apply:
(1)When loading a CCU with varied items, consideration should be given to the
size, shape and weight of the goods, so that when packed and in transit, they
remain stationary within the CCU and arrive at there destination in a usable
condition
(2)If necessary, as well as loading lighter/more fragile goods on top of heavier
items, the heavier items should be separately secured to the container so that
more appropriate lighter lashings can be used ton secure the lighter loads
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54. COMPACTORS
Offshore locations are requested not to continue filling the
compactor after the machine has been turned off, thus
leaving the charge box full of rubbish. This would prevent
an operator having to climb onto the compactor to remove
The rubbish by hand and would reduce the risk of injury
due to falling waste or cuts from sharp objects
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55. COMPACTOR
BAGS
Recently, there has been a gradual introduction, on smaller rigs/platforms of
using permanent offshore compactors. Generally these units use ‘single trip’
bags which are for the movement of the ‘galley waste’ only
Instances have occurred where these bags have been back loaded onto the decks
of supply vessels direct from the deck of the rig/platform. This practice is
forbidden. The bags shall only be back loaded in a suitable appliance
Although the above refers to ‘single trip’ bags there now exists’ multi trip’ bags
which are in common use. These bags are received, emptied, checked and then
re-used. The back loading rule above applies equally to this type of bag
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