Checklists for the inspection of
accommodation ladders and gangw
ays
A risk alert which highlights that a new regulation refers to the construction, installation, maintenance and testing requirements as detailed in MSC.1/ Circ.1331 ‘Guidelines for Construction, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection/Survey of Means of Embarkation and Disembarkation’ has been issued.
In May 2008 the IMO adopted SOLAS regulation II1/3-9 concerning the ‘Means of embarkation on and disembarkation from ships’, which entered into force on the 1 January 2010.
Regulatory Requirements
Whilst the legislation is principally concerned with the provision of a means of embarkation and disembarkation, such as accommodation ladders and gangways, on ships constructed on or after 1 January 2010, the final paragraph of regulation 3-9 applies to existing as well as new ships. The final paragraph states that the means of embarkation and disembarkation shall be inspected and maintained (with reference to MSC.1/Circ.1331) at appropriate intervals (Circ.1331 refers to SOLAS regulation III/20.7.2 which states monthly inspection and maintenance), to ensure they are in a suitable condition for their intended purpose, considering any restriction related to safe loading. It is therefore recommended that suitable periodic inspection and maintenance routines along with suitable checklists be included in the vessel’s planned maintenance system.
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Inspection and Maintenance
The monthly inspection requirement as detailed in SOLAS regulation III/20.7.2 refers to the instructions for onboard maintenance in regulation III/36. Regulation 36 states that the instructions for onboard maintenance be easily understood, illustrated wherever possible, and as appropriate shall include the following: checklists, maintenance schedules, lubrication instructions, spare parts information, inspection and maintenance records.
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