Section 1 General
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Code for Lifting Appliances in a Marine Environment, July 2022 - Chapter 13 Documentation - Section 1 General

Section 1 General

Parent topic: Chapter 13 Documentation

1.1 Procedure

1.1.1 The procedure and requirements for the issue of certification by Lloyd’s Register (hereinafter referred to as LR) are specified in Ch 1, 1.2 Certification.

1.1.2 Certification of all lifting appliances, with the exception of mechanical lift docks and lifting gear for diving systems, is to be on the basis of the appropriate certificates detailed in this Chapter.

1.1.3 Mechanical lift docks whether classed or certified are to be covered by reports and certificates as laid down in Ch 5 Shiplift and Transfer Systems.

1.1.4 Launch and recovery systems for diving operations are to be classed or certified as required by LR’s Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Submersibles and Diving Systems (hereinafter referred to as the Rules for Submersibles).

1.1.5 Where the lifting appliance is also to be classed, the requirements of Ch 1, 1.3 Classification are to be complied with. The appropriate classification certificates are detailed in this Chapter.

1.2 Certificates for certification

1.2.1 Certificates are to be prepared, and are to be kept available, showing that:

  1. Satisfactory tests have been carried out on the individual items of loose gear and on each lifting appliance as rigged for its intended mode of operation.

  2. The required Periodical Surveys of each lifting appliance have been carried out.

1.2.2 The certificates issued by LR are based upon the ILO Convention C152 model forms and are listed in Table 13.1.1 Certificates for certification together with relevant comments.

1.2.3 LR’s certification is internationally accepted but in certain cases a National Authority may require its own certification to be used. Where authorised, LR can also arrange the issue of these certificates, which may be in addition to LR’s certification, if so desired by the Owner.

Table 13.1.1 Certificates for certification

Certificate LR Form Number Title Comments
LA.1 1365 Register of Ship’s Lifting Appliances and Cargo Handling Gear This is the document in which all the lifting appliances which have been certified are listed and subsequently, periodical, damage and other surveys are recorded. Certificates of examination and test of the lifting appliances and certificates for ropes and individual items of loose gear are to be attached to this document.
LA.2 1380 Certificate of Test and Thorough Examination of Lifting Appliances This certificate is to be used for all lifting appliances.
This certificate is to be reissued following subsequent re-tests.
LA.2U 1381 Certificate of Test and Thorough Examination of Derricks used in Union Purchase This certificate must be accompanied by LA.2.
LA.3 1382 Certificate of Test and Thorough Examination of Loose Gear before being taken into use, and of such gear after it has been altered or repaired Contents may be transferred from manufacturer’s test certificate, the number of which is to be stated on the LA.3.
Reference to ’altered or repaired’ loose gear means alterations or repairs which affect the strength of the item.
A pulley block may be considered to include any special shackles or other fittings designed to fit and work exclusively with the block. These fittings may be tested with the block and should have the same certificate identification mark
This certificate is also to be used for spreaders, lifting beams and similar items of equipment.
This certificate may be reissued following subsequent periodical re-testing independent of the lifting appliance (i.e. workshop re-testing), if such re-testing is specifically required by a National Authority.
LA.4 1383 Certificate of Test and Thorough Examination of Wire Rope, before being taken into use Each length of wire rope is to be supplied with a certificate. The certificate may be made up from the master certificate supplied by the rope manufacturer with each coil of rope and/or a factual statement (Form 1123) issued by the local Surveyor. In the absence of a master certificate issued by the rope manufacturer and/or factual statement issued by LR, or if this cannot be related to the particular lengths of rope, then each length is to be tested and an LA.4 issued on the basis of these tests.
LA.5 1384 Certificate of Test and Thorough Examination of Fibre Rope, before being taken into use There is no equivalent to an ILO Convention C152 model form but an LA.5 is to be issued in all cases where fibre or man-made ropes are used.
The comments applicable to LA.4 also apply.
— — Certificate of Classification of Lifting Appliances and Associated Gear To be issued for all lifting appliances on board LR classed ships to which a class notation has been assigned.

1.3 Classification certificates

1.3.1 Where the lifting appliance is to be classed, certificates of classification and subsequent certificates of class maintenance will be issued on compliance with the appropriate requirements. The certificates are listed in Table 13.1.1 Certificates for certification.

1.3.2 The LA.1 is to have the appropriate class notation written on the front cover.

Table 13.1.2 Additional certificates for certification

Certificate LR Form Number Title Comments
CG.11 1400 Certificate of Fitness of Cargo Gear Issued only to Greek flag ships in accordance with Greek Presidential Decree No. 316/2001.
To be issued after satisfactory completion of LAQC, see Ch 13, 2.5 Other surveys
CG.12 1707 Certificate for Personnel Lifts Issued only to NIS flag ships in accordance with NMD – Class Instructions – NIS.
To be issued upon completion of satisfactory plan approval, survey and test, see Ch 13, 2.5 Other surveys
Report 11 (NIS) 2586 Survey and Control of Personnel Lifts Issued only to NIS flag ships in accordance with NMD – Class Instructions – NIS.
To be issued upon completion of each survey of the lift, see Ch 13, 2.5 Other surveys
— 1124 Factual Report Issued for ships over 15 years of age at the last port of lading before visiting the ports of Gulf Cooperation Council States including Saudi Arabia, see Ch 13, 2.5 Other surveys

Table 13.1.3 Additional certificates for launching and recovery arrangements for life-saving appliances, i.e., davits

Certificate LR Form Number Title Comments
— 1124 Factual Report To be issued upon satisfactory completion of all necessary surveys and testing including prototype testing
— — LR Type Approval Certificate To be issued by Type Approval Department upon satisfactory completion of all necessary plan approval, surveys and testing including prototype testing
— — MED Type Approval Certificate To be issued by Type Approval Department for arrangements intended for EU Flag vessels, upon satisfactory completion of all necessary plan approval, surveys and testing including prototype testing

Table 13.1.4 Additional certificates for offshore lifting appliances

Certificate LR Form Number Title Comments
— 1123/1124 Factual Report To be issued upon satisfactory completion of all necessary plan approval, surveys and testing, together with any appropriate national forms (e.g. Report of Thorough Examination as required by LOLER)
— 4120 Report of Examination of crane or other lifting appliances – Energy Services To be issued upon satisfactory completion of all necessary surveys and testing
— — Certificates as required by National Administration To be issued as required by relevant National Administration upon satisfactory completion of all necessary surveys and testing
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