Section 3 Classification procedure
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Code for Lifting Appliances in a Marine Environment, July 2022 - Chapter 13 Documentation - Section 3 Classification procedure

Section 3 Classification procedure

Parent topic: Chapter 13 Documentation

3.1 General

3.1.1 When the required reports on completion of the Special Survey during construction of the lifting appliances which have been submitted for classification have been received from the Surveyors and approved by the Classification Committee, certificates of classification will be issued to the Builders or Owners.

3.1.2 Certificates of class maintenance in respect of completed Periodical Surveys will also be issued to Owners on application.

3.1.3 LR’s Surveyors are permitted to issue provisional (interim) certificates provided the lifting appliance is, in their opinion, in accordance with the applicable requirements. Such certificates will embody the Surveyor’s recommendations for continuation of class but in all cases are subject to confirmation by the Classification Committee.

3.1.4 In all cases, the necessary certificates for Certification will also be issued.

3.1.5 An overview of the classification process and the required and issued documentation is provided in Table 13.3.1 Minimum requirements for the classification of lifting appliances.

Table 13.3.1 Minimum requirements for the classification of lifting appliances

Classification process step Component Required or issued documentation References
General note Complete lifting appliance N/A Ch 1, 1.3 Classification 1.3.5
1 Plan Approval Structural arrangements Design Appraisal Document (issued by LR) Ch 1 General, Ch 2 Derrick Systems, Ch 3 Launch and Recovery Appliances for Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, Ch 4 Cranes and Submersible Lifting Appliances, Ch 5 Shiplift and Transfer Systems, Ch 6 Ro-Ro Access Equipment, Ch 7 Lifts, Ch 8 Fittings, Loose Gear and Ropes and Ch 9 Machinery
(all as applicable)
  Electrical and control engineering arrangements Ch 10 Electrotechnical Systems
(all as applicable)
  Hydraulic cylinders (see Ch 9, 5 Hydraulic cylinders in particular) Ch 1 General, Ch 3 Launch and Recovery Appliances for Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, Ch 4 Cranes and Submersible Lifting Appliances, Ch 5 Shiplift and Transfer Systems, Ch 6 Ro-Ro Access Equipment, Ch 7 Lifts and Ch 9 Machinery
(all as applicable)
  Winches Ch 9 Machinery
(all as applicable)
  Loose gear items if not supplied in accordance with a recognised National or International Standard Ch 8 Fittings, Loose Gear and Ropes
(all as applicable)
  Hydraulic arrangements Ch 9 Machinery
(all as applicable)
  Other similar main components not listed in the above Applicable Chapters to be defined depending on the nature of the component
2 Verification of materials Structural materials ‘LR certificate’ or ‘Manufacturer’s certificate validated by LR’ as defined in Ch 1, 3 Certification of materials of the Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials, July 2022 Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials, July 2022

Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022

Relevant Chapters of this Code

Remark:
Materials are required to be delivered from a Lloyd’s Register approved works 		Winches (main load-bearing and safety critical components)
Hydraulic cylinders (main load-bearing and safety-critical components) (see Ch 9, 5 Hydraulic cylinders in particular)
Wire ropes
Loose gear  
Piping systems See Pt 5, Ch 12 Piping Design Requirements of the Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022
Gearing ‘Manufacturer’s certificate’ as defined in Ch 1, 3 Certification of materials of the Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials, July 2022

(equivalent to inspection certificate 3.1 as per the requirements of EN 10204 or ISO 10474)

Other similar main components not listed in the above ‘LR certificate’ or ‘Manufacturer’s certificate validated by LR', as defined in Ch 1, 3 Certification of materials of the Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials, July 2022
3 Verification of manufacturer’s certificates and testing of loose gear, ropes and fittings Loose gear LA.3 (issued by LR) Table 13.1.1 Certificates for certification in Ch 13 Documentation
Wire ropes LA.4 (issued by LR) Table 13.1.1 Certificates for certification in Ch 13 Documentation
Other associated items and fittings as appropriate General inspection certificate (LR Form Number 1123 or 1124 issued by LR) N/A
4 Survey during manufacturing (a) Structural arrangements (e.g. jib, crane house, hydraulic cylinders, winches, loose gear, etc.)

(b) Electrical/control arrangements

(c) Machinery arrangements (e.g. winches, hydraulics, etc.) 		General inspection certificate (LR Form Number 1123 or 1124 issued by LR) Ch 12, 3 Survey requirements (as applicable)
5 Survey of the lifting appliance Complete lifting appliance General inspection certificate (LR Form Number 1123 or 1124 issued by LR) Ch 12, 3 Survey requirements (as applicable)
6 Testing and survey of the lifting appliance on installation (on board) Complete lifting appliance LA.2 (or LA.2U) (issued by LR) Table 13.1.1 Certificates for certification in Ch 13 Documentation (as applicable)
7 Register of the Ship’s Lifting Appliances and Cargo Handling Gear Complete lifting appliance LA.1 (issued by LR) Table 13.1.1 Certificates for certification in Ch 13 Documentation (as applicable)
8 Certificate of Classification Complete lifting appliance Certificate of Classification of Lifting Appliances and Associated Gear (issued by LR) Table 13.1.1 Certificates for certification in Ch 13 Documentation (as applicable)
9 Subsequent Periodical Surveys of the lifting appliance as required by Ch 12 Testing, Marking and Surveys Complete lifting appliance Endorsement of Parts I and II of the LA.1 (endorsed by LR) Ch 12 Testing, Marking and Surveys and Ch 13 Documentation (as applicable)
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