Machine translation from English source
RESPONSIBILITY
The Chief Mate is responsible for the maintenance of all lifting devices and associated equipment, which includes winches, derricks, storage rigs, engine room lifts, etc. This equipment is subject to inspection in accordance with regulations established by the relevant flag State and the International Labor Organization.
REGISTER CHAINS (chief assistant at start)
“Register of chains, ropes, load equipment, etc. Book” and associated certificates must be kept together in the custody of the foreman and kept up to date. All expired certificates and completed books must be retained for a minimum of five years from the expiration date or date of last entry.
SWL AND MAINTENANCE BOOK
All derricks, cranes, blocks, shackles, hooks, etc. must be marked with their safe working load and operating parameters. All maintenance and upgrading of equipment/wiring related to cargo equipment must be recorded in a dedicated maintenance book provided for this purpose.
International regulations require that all operational lifting equipment have valid test certificates and be used only within safe operating parameters with full consideration of all alarms and limit switches. Care must be taken to ensure that redundant and uncertified lifting equipment is not inadvertently operated.
LIFTING MECHANISM (senior assistant at start)
In short, the rules require:
All lifting devices must be inspected at least once within the previous twelve months.
All associated loose gears must be thoroughly inspected at least once within the previous six months (see register instructions for details on annealing).
No bridle sling, chain sling or other loose equipment shall be used in any cargo handling operation unless it has been inspected by the chief officer or master before use.
During the visual inspection, relevant ship fittings such as chock lugs, stays, cleats and mast straps should be checked. The gear must be inspected for deformation, distortion, malfunction, wear, corrosion or any other visible defect that could affect the safety of the appliance.
