LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND

CRANE VESSEL OPERATIONS

“Garagum Hazynasy” Individual Enterprise

Address: Building №29, 2127 K. Kuliyev street,

Berkararlyk district, 744000, Ashgabat city, Turkmenistan
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Code of document: - HSEMS-PRO-GH-SMQ-21-102
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PROCEDURE

LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND

CRANE VESSEL OPERATIONS

HSEMS-PRO-GH-SMQ-21-102

Rev. No. 2 Issue RASULOV ALLABERDI

App. Date 10.11.2021 Review YAKUPBAYEV MUZAFAR

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HSE INNOVATION
Issued Dept. Approved BERDIYEV TIMUR
TEAM MANAGER

“Garagum Hazynasy’’ Individual Enterprise

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The Revision List

Rev. No. Rev. Date Revised Page Remarks

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND CRANE VESSEL OPERATIONS.............................................................

1. Purpose.......................................................................................................................................
2. DEFINITIONS..............................................................................................................................
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS........................................................................
4. COMPETENCY............................................................................................................................
5. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES...................................................................................................
6. COMMUNICATIONS.................................................................................................................
7. LIFTING AND SLINGING..........................................................................................................
8. SPECIFIC LIFTING OPERATIONS...........................................................................................
9. LIFTING EQUIPMENT RULES.................................................................................................
10. CLIENT/CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT..................................................................
11. EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION OF RIGGING & LIFTING EQUIPMENT..........................
12. WIRE ROPE MANAGEMENT...................................................................................................
13. ATTACHMENTS........................................................................................................................

LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND CRANE VESSEL OPERATIONS

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1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this document is to describe the procedure for lifting operations ensuring supply
and safe use of lifting equipment / accessories and specifically:

 To increase safety in lifting operations.

 To ensure compliance with relevant legislation / regulations.

 To ensure the supply of suitable equipment.

 To ensure all lifting equipment is fully identified, traceable and marked accordingly.

 To ensure that lifting equipment is held in a secure location and that its movements are
controlled.

 To ensure continuing integrity of lifting equipment by appropriate maintenance and

inspection programmes.

 To inform personnel of their obligations to perform lifting operations safely.

 To ensure that all lifts are risk assessed and risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
 To ensure that all lifting operations are planned and implemented with the required levels
of competence, organisation and supervision.
 To ensure that accurate and meaningful records are maintained.

The document primarily focuses on lifting equipment and lifting operations on barges, ships and
yards operated by the Company.

2. DEFINITIONS

The following terms are defined for the purpose of this procedure:
Lifting Equipment – work equipment for lifting, lowering or suspending loads (e.g. cranes, lifts,
hoists and chain blocks).

Rigging Equipment – attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting the load to the
machine in addition to the equipment which carries out the actual lifting function (e.g. chains,
slings, hooks, shackles, eye bolts, containers and equipment baskets and any other equipment
used in the lifting or suspension of the loads).

Load – is any material or people (or any combination of these) that are lifted by the lifting
equipment.

Safe Working Load (SWL) - maximum load (as certified by the manufacturer) which an item of
lifting equipment may raise, lower or suspend under particular service conditions (environmental
conditions, sling angle, etc.). SWL can be lower than working load limit (WLL) but can never
exceed.

Working Load Limit (WLL) - means the same as Safe Working Load unless the lifting
equipment has been de-rated.
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Color Code – A method of marking equipment to give a visual indication of its certification status.
This color should be changed at each periodic examination.

Banks Man / Lift Leader

The competent person responsible for control of lifting and positioning of loads, in liaison with the
Bridge, so as to ensure vessel stability is maintained during lifting operations. He is fully
responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel involved in the lifting operation. The Banks
Man is easily identifiable by wearing a hi-visibility vest and is not permitted to touch the load
during lifting operation.

Load Handler - person with responsibility for attaching/detaching and securing the loads to the
lifting equipment. At no times shall load handlers position themselves under suspended load.

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS

Lifting operations over ‘live’ equipment may only be undertaken if all other options have been
considered and ruled out. Lifts utilizing cranes, hoists, or other mechanical lifting devices will not
commence unless:

PREPARE
 Competent lifting team selected.
 Operators of powered lifting devices are trained and certified for that equipment.

CATEGORIZE
 Lift categorized
ASSESS
 An assessment of the lift has been completed and the lift method and equipment has
been determined by a competent person(s), hazards identified and actions taken to mitigate the
risks
PLAN AND AUTHORIZE
 Lifting plan in place and authorized by the Master.

EXECUTE
 Rigging of the load and supervision of the lift is carried out by a competent person(s)
 Lifting devices and equipment have been verified fit for use within the last 6 months (as a
minimum)
 Load does not exceed SWL capacities of the lifting equipment
 All rigging equipment has been visually examined before each lift by a competent person
 Non-essential personnel are out of lifting zone (any area where they might be injured by a
falling or shifting load)

CONTROL
 Monitor performance and take corrective action

STOPPING UNSAFE WORK

 All personnel are obliged and have the authority to STOP the work that they consider to
be unsafe followed with appropriate reporting.


4. COMPETENCY

The Company shall ensure that all persons involved in mechanical handling and lifting
equipment, its use, operation, management, maintenance and training, have received formal
recordable training and experience that provides levels of competency according to their tasks
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and responsibilities at least to the level in the following table.

Operators of powered lifting devices are trained and certified for that equipment. Documentary
evidence of training and competence assurance will be required before any person is authorized
to perform lifting operations.

Records of who has been trained and assessed must be kept, the validity of the training, and
when the person should be re-assessed, shall be maintained in the training matrix. They must
also be able to demonstrate competence by a recordable & auditable process.

Vessel Master shall ensure a register of competent personnel (training matrix) authorized
to undertake lifting operations is maintained on-board.
Re-assessment or
Description Minimum Level of
Type of lift Refresher training
of Role Competency
required

Load Handler
Banksman Local Legislation Every year
Routine
Lift Leader

Non-
Load Handle
Routine / Local Legislation Every year
Lift Leader
Complicated

Crane operator All categories Local Legislation Every year

Wire rope
N/A Local Legislation Every year
Inspector

Non
Crane type Routine lifts routine/Complicated
lifts
Knuckle boom crane operator
Knuckle boom crane кран N/A
training
Knuckle boom crane operator
Travelling knuckle crane N/A
training
Knuckle boom crane operator
Knuckle/folding jib crane N/A
training
Комбинированный
Knuckle boom crane operator
шарнирный/ телескопический N/A
training
кран
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Mast type electric-hydraulic

slewing crane Электро- Local Legislation Every year
гидравлический поворотный Местное законодательство Каждый год
кран мачтового типа

* Craft Crane operators should hold a local licence for the category of crane they will be
operating.
* Операторы кранового судна должны иметь местную лицензию на категорию крана,
которым они будут управлять.

5. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Master:
The Master is ultimately responsible for all lifting operations on barges / ships. The Master shall
be responsible and accountable for the application of this procedure in his area of responsibility.
He shall ensure:

 This procedure is strictly adhered to for all occasions when it is identified that lifting
operations will take place

 Information is available and communicated to the relevant parties for the development
and implementation of lift plans
 Require assurance that anyone involved in lifting operations is trained and competent to
complete the work safely and formally authorize them to carry out lifting.

 Formal records of all risk assessments are maintained, risks to plant equipment and
personnel are effectively identified and appropriately assessed and risks mitigated

 A competent person is appointed to inspect and certify that lifting equipment is safe to use

 No lifting equipment is allowed or used on site unless it is accompanied by all relevant

certification and in date test certificates

 Adequate records are maintained for all lifting equipment, including certification,
examination and test reports

 All lifting operations are planned and that, where necessary, plans are recorded.

 Lifting operation audit (Lifting Operation Audit form CMS-GEN-FRM-0128) shall be

periodically carried out to measure the effectiveness of lifting operation process and to provide
the feedback required for continuous improvement, coaching and training updates.

Chief Officer:
Chief Officer is responsible:

 For the maintaining and re-certification of the all lifting and rigging equipment on-board.
 To ensure that planned maintenance routines for lifting equipment are carried out in a
timely manner.
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 To maintain up-to-date rigging equipment register.

 To track expiry dates and initiate service requests well in advance.

 To ensure all certified rigging are colour coded

 To ensure all expired/out of order rigging quarantined / removed from vessel

Planned Maintenance System (PMS) Superintendent:

PMS Superintendent is responsible:

 To act as System Administrator for the planned maintenance system and to report any
non-compliances.

 To ensure Work orders for rigging & lifting equipment are raised in the maintenance
management system.

 To reflect periodic rigging & lifting equipment colour codding frequency in PMS.

Banksman:
A Banksman shall be properly trained, proven to be competent, and is authorized to perform his
duties:
 Banksman shall ensure that load is checked for any loose items / dropped objects as well
as to cross check if doors are properly secured for containers / baskets.

 The Banksman’s duties are to communicate clear and precise commands to the crane
operator.
 Depending on the complexity and importance of the load and lifting operation, the person
in charge will supervise and act as Banksman for all movements and precision positioning lifts.
 The Banksman shall accompany and guide the crane assigned to them during all its
movements on work site.
 Lifts are to be carried out only in the Banksman’s presence and he is the ONLY
authorized person to give instructions to the crane operator and the crew during lifting operations.

 Banksman is restricted to participate in load balance and hold taglines.

 Suspend lifting operation if any unsafe situation or condition is suspected.

The Banksman must meet the following requirements:

 Direct the movements of the crane and load in such a manner as to ensure the safety of
personnel / vessel / equipment.

 Not touch the load and keep back from the load in a prominent position with a good view
of the lifting activities and any obstructions
 Remain in communication with the load handler and crane operator at all times
 Keep the load handler in sight during the lifting operation
 Should verbally acknowledge the All Clear signal from the load handler before signalling
the crane operator to lift. He should ensure that NO ONE TOUCHES THE LOAD, WHEN THE
LOAD IS LIFTED OFF THE DECK/GROUND!
 Be capable of understanding slinging / lifting arrangements suitable for the load.

 Understand fully the hand signal codes and be able to give clear and precise signals and /
or instructions.
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 Be known and clearly identifiable to all concerned by wearing high visibility identification
jacket.

Lift Leader (Chief Officer / Bosun):

The Lift Leader shall prepare the load for lifting according to the lifting plan, risk assessments
and:

 Prepare load to be lifted using suitable slings and bridles for crane operations

 Ensure risk mitigations are implemented

 Conduct Tool Box Talk (TBT) and emphasize dropped object survey prior to each lift.
 Stand clear while lifting or landing a load and shall confirm to the banksman that he is
clear

 Not touch a load until it is landed, or until it is below waist height, and never attempt to
manually stop a swinging load

 Prevent rotation of the load by means of taglines where required.

 Suspend lifting operation if any unsafe situation or condition is suspected.

Load handler:
The load handler must have adequate technical and practical knowledge and experience to
visually inspect lifting equipment to confirm continued fitness for use, answer queries about the
suitability of lifting equipment and execute lifts.

The load handler shall:

 Where applicable assist developing lifting plans and task specific risk assessments.

 Continuously review the generic lifting assessments for routine lifts

 Safely execute lifting activities

 Ensure that doors of containers / basket are properly secured, cargo checked for potential
dropped objects and immediately report if any anomalies observed.

 Conduct pre and post use inspection and immediately report any defects

 Suspend lifting operation if any unsafe situation or condition is suspected.

 Ensure that the rigging equipment is returned to the rigging loft

Crane Operator:
A crane operator shall be properly trained, competent, authorized and fully conversant with all
aspects of safe crane operation. In particular, they must be familiar with the controls and
capabilities of the crane that they are to drive and operate.

 The crane operator is responsible for ensuring that all servicing routines and pre-checks
have been carried out prior to crane operation, to ensure that the crane can function correctly
and is available to carry out the necessary lifting operations as required.
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 The crane operator must read and understand lifting plans and confirm crane capability
with regard to load and boom angles.
 Crane operator must be aware of cargo manifest and always implement trial lift (15cm
above deck/ground floor) to ensure accuracy for the stability / weight management purpose.

 Crane operator must operate the crane under the direction of the banksman.
 Suspend lifting operation if any unsafe situation or condition is suspected.

 All crane operators (including fully qualified) should be re-assessed every two years by
qualified skills assessors.

6. COMMUNICATIONS
A uniform communication system clearly understood by all site personnel taking part in lifting
operations including radio sets and hand signals, shall be established and used in the process of
all lifting operations.
Charts with standard hand signals for controlling lifting operations explaining the system of
signals used should be made available and posted on-board.

7. LIFTING AND SLINGING

7.1 Lifting Operations & Legislation

The Company requires that every lifting operation must be properly assessed and planned by a
competent person, must be supervised at a level commensurate with the class of the lifting
operation and must be carried out in a safe manner.

All lifting equipment and lifting operations must also satisfy the requirements of local Lifting
Regulations / Legislation. The additional Regional compliance issues will normally be notified
through Project documentation to the barges and ships used by the project, while the yards will
only generally need to follow local legislation,

Regional Regulations will apply both in Region’s offshore waters and onshore when mobilising
equipment to the ship or barge. The Regional Regulations will generally place the duty upon 'the
employer' or ‘a person who has control of the lifting equipment'; that is, control of the way it is
used, or control of the people managing or supervising the use of the lifting equipment.

7.2 Classification of Lifting Operations

Lifting operations are classified as routine or non-routine/complicated within the Company. All
lifting operations must be carried out under a Permit to Work (PTW) and must meet the Lifting
Operation Checklist. A Lift Leader must classify all lifting operations. The classification of the
lifting operation is an essential part of the initial planning activities.

Routine Lifts
Routine lifting operations are types of lift that are undertaken on a regular basis and will generally
include all normal cargo handling operations (e.g. lifting containers, waste skips).

This category of lifting operation is implemented using generic lifting plans and risk assessments,
each with clearly established criteria and limitations. Competent lifting personnel then review the
generic plan at a toolbox talk prior to implementation.

Lift Leader continually reviews all routine lifting operations, as there may be factors that could
change a lifting operation from being a routine one into a non-routine / complicated one. In this
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case, the Management of Change Process must be followed.

Non Routine / Complicated Lifts

All lifts, which cannot be defined as routine, are classed as non-routine/complicated. Such
classes of lifts include but may not necessarily be limited to:
 “Heavy” loads
 Loads with awkward shapes.
 Loads with the centre of gravity above the lifting points.
 Loads with an offset centre of gravity.
 Loads with a narrow or small base.
 Extremely long loads that tend to rotate.
 Restricted access to the load.
 Fragile equipment.
 Hazardous chemicals.

This category of lifting operation requires specific lifting plan and specific risk assessment.

7.3 Planning the Lifting Operation

Planning and scheduling of lifts requires adequate time for lifting plans to be developed, risk
assessed, endorsed if required and authorized, then sufficient time for resource and equipment
to be arranged.

The degree of planning depends upon whether the lifting operation has been classified as
routine or non-routine/complicated. When lifting operations are to be performed within the
Customers areas of responsibilities (e.g. within 500m zones, pipe lines corridors, or others
established by Customer Lifting Authority), it is necessary to have a Lifting Plan, whether Routine
Lifting, or Non-Routine/Complicated lifting Plan, approved by the relevant Authority.

Routine Lift Planning

Generic lifting plans shall be developed by each vessel to cover routine lifts and will be backed
by a Generic Risk Assessment. The Lift Leader will be aware that the Generic Plan / Risk
Assessment exists. People involved in the lifting operation will understand their Roles and
Responsibilities and will discuss the relevant issues at the Toolbox Talk prior to performing the
task. All controls described in the Generic Plan must be observed.

Non Routine / Complicated Lift Planning

Non routine/complicated lifts are specifically planned by the Lift Leader for that particular lift. The
method will be detailed in a specific written lifting plan, which will be subjected to a specific risk
assessment. The people involved in the lifting operation must be fully briefed on the task during a
Toolbox Talk prior to the lifting operation.

7.4 Heavy Load Definition

Loads equal to or greater than 20 tonnes and or equal to or in excess of 80% of crane rated
capacity are considered as "heavy". They fall into the non-routine/complicated class and
therefore must be accompanied by a specific lifting plan.

7.5 Supervision of the Lifting Operation

Routine and Non-routine/Complicated lift operations will be supervised by Lift Leader.

The supervisor must hold a Toolbox Talk and ensure that the people involved are aware of the
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task, the procedures to be followed and their individual and collective responsibilities.

7.6 Crane Drivers

Competent crane drivers who are new to a barge, ship or who may not have driven the particular
type of crane for some time shall be trained by the crane drivers who are familiar (i.e. back to
back crane operators) with the equipment and controls. Such crane drivers shall not lift loads as
part of the operational activity until they are fully familiar with all controls and safety features.

7.7 Undertaking the Lifting Operation

There are a number of general rules that shall be observed prior to carrying out any lifting
operation:

 Permit to Work shall be issued for lifting operation.

 All lifting operations shall be preceded by a Toolbox Talk that discusses details of the task
and safety measures.

 Generic procedures / lifting plans shall be made available to those involved for routine lifts.
 Specific risk assessments and lifting plans shall be available for non-routine/complicated lifts.
 For all lifting operations, as a minimum three persons should be present: banks man, load
handler and crane operator.

 Lifting more than one dedicated load at a single time is strictly prohibited and should not be
carried out under any circumstances.

The Toolbox Talk will include the identification of the competent person who will co-ordinate and
control all aspects of the lifting operation and who will:

 Ensure that the rigging & lifting equipment is certified for current use and color coded.

 Confirm that the appropriate rigging for the lift is correctly installed and the lifting sets are not
twisted or snagged.

 Ensure arrangement of barriers / safety signs (as appropriate)

 Ensure that shackle bolts are tight and adequately secured.

 Ensure slings of equal length are used when handling tubulars.
 Ensure pick-up and lay down areas are within the crane radius for the load being lifted (check
against load - radius charts) and these areas are adequately lit.

 Confirm the weight has been stated or calculated for any particular load or bundle.

 Ensure the hook is positioned above the centre of gravity of the load.
 Ensure that there is unobstructed access ways and escape routes exist.

 Take into account restricted areas.

 Ensure that only one load is lifted at any one time.

 Ensure people handling tag lines are in a safe position and the tag lines cannot be snagged.

 Ensure that if any doubt exists concerning the stability or security of any load, the competent
person for planning lifting operations is consulted prior to lifting. Contingency methods to control
loads, which start to swing violently, must be considered.

 Ensure that any restraints are removed, e.g. hold-down bolts sea fastenings, etc.
 Ensure where practicable that the load does not pass over other people.
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 Ensure that a clear and effective communication system is employed and understood by all
people involved with the lifting operation.
 Ensure that when the load has been lifted and is being transferred to its lay down point that
the crane operator remains in continuous communication with the person in control of the lifting
operation until the load has been finally landed.
 Ensure that the person directing the crane driver (the banks man) is solely dedicated to
watching all aspects of the lift and providing the instructions to the crane driver for the duration of
the lift. He should not take additional duties during the lift, e.g. controlling a tag line.

 Ensure that if a load has to be guided in to position as it lands and there is no risk of the load
swinging violently, that the people are kept clear until the load is no more than waist height from
its resting position. Always ensure people cannot be trapped.

 Ensure that cargo to be transferred is visually inspected and is free from potential dropped
objects.

 Ensure traffic control is in place (as applicable).

 Ensure personnel endorsed on authority to stop and report unsafe work.

7.8 Wind Speed Limitations

For any specific vessel lifting operations consultation with specific crane operations manual must
be carried out.

As a result, whenever the wind speed is in excess of 25knots (or crane limiting criteria if such is
set*), the relevant Risk Assessment is to be revisited, so that the correct decision can be made
with respect to the safety of the lift in subject.

*Crane’s limiting criteria shall be clearly displayed in the crane operator’s cabin and copy
available on bridge.

8. SPECIFIC LIFTING OPERATIONS

8.1 Cargo Carrying Units

Offshore Containers
These are defined as portable units for use in the transportation of goods or equivalent, handled
in open seas, to and from fixed and/or floating installations.

Category A: Only units designed to the BS/EN 12079 standard are suitable for shipment to
offshore installations and vessels.

Category B: Units that do not comply with the EN 12079 should be examined by competent 3rd
party in accordance with the check list and, if fit for purpose, a technical deviation shall be
applied for before shipment.

Examples of offshore Cargo Carrying Units (CCU’s) are containers, lifting baskets, waste skips,
skids and power packs, etc.

Onshore Containers
These are defined as portable units for repeated use in the transportation of goods or equivalent,
handled via crane or forklift on shore based yards or in harbour areas (not lifted to offshore
installations).
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Category C: Units used onshore or loaded onto boats in harbour areas do not need to conform to
the BS/EN 12079 standard but must be suitably fit for purpose and subject to a 2 yearly load test
and 6 monthly visual examinations as per industry standards.

Category A Units fully in compliance with BS EN 12079

Units which cannot be classified as compliant with BS EN 12079. However are
Category B
still acceptable for offshore transit through a formal deviation procedure

Units are non-compliant with both BS EN 12079 and the formal deviation
Category C procedure. These units will not be lifted to offshore installation under any
circumstances.
8.2 Lifting Containers
The general additional points for lifting containers are listed below.
 The container must be certified and be in a fit state to hold equipment. If there is doubt as to
its suitability to hold equipment or be handled offshore, it must not be used or lifted.

 The lift rigging must be suitable for the container and shall at all times remain fitted such that
there is no need to fit rigging to a container while it is offshore on a barge or ship. The rigging
must be certified and the certificates must accompany the container.

 Onshore Containers (Category C) – Units generally supplied with materials via coastal
ports and fitted with ISO corner casting lifting points.

Units fitted with ISO corner casting lifting points are not suitable for lifts to and from offshore
installations with a four or five leg sling arrangement.

All Onshore Containers must be lifted by either a lifting frame locking into the CSC (Columbus
Steel Castings) / Corner castings or by lifting beam with CSC / corner cast fittings and lifted from
the bottom corner fittings.

 Onshore containers weighing less than five metric tonnes (gross) may be lifted with a four or
five leg sling arrangement, if fit for purpose and the original manufacturer’s data plate is intact.

 Onshore Containers over five metric tonnes (gross) should be lifted by either a lifting frame
locking into the ISO corner casting lifting points, or a lower twist lock spreader beam arrangement
may be used to ensure only vertical loadings are applied on the main structure if fit for purpose
and the original manufacturer’s data plate is intact.

 All offshore containers must be fitted with a top lifting set leg or fifth leg and Master Link,
designed to hang over the side of the unit to assist in its hook-up and is supplied with rigging in
compliance with BS12079. In effect, it eliminates the need for people having to climb on top of
containers to attach or detach the crane hook (It should not be too long that it can become
snagged).

 This fifth leg is a preferred option and should "fall short" of the height of the container.
 The container shall never be overloaded and the all up weight of the container and its
contents shall be measured accurately. This shall be stated clearly on the manifest. Containers
which do not have a clearly identified known weight or if the weight as measured by crane proves
to be inaccurate, will be rejected and cannot be lifted onboard.
 A record of all items loaded into containers on board the barge or ship, must be compiled so
that an all up weight can be stated on the manifest.
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 Container loads should be sufficiently secured such that the materials are not damaged in
transit or can shift to make the lift unstable.

 Containers and equipment from sub-contractors and suppliers shall also conform to these
rules. It is the project’s responsibility to ensure that the points are complied with.

8.3 Lever Hoist and Chain Hoist Operations

There are numerous failures with lever hoists and chain blocks recorded in the offshore industry
and the following guidance is provided to all operations using such devices:

 The units look robust but it appears that failure is likely to occur if the units are treated
roughly or dropped. It would appear that the pressure spring for the brake/clutch assembly within
the unit is easily damaged by rough treatment.

 Try to minimise the use of lever hoists or chain blocks where possible, but where there is no
practical lifting or lowering alternative, make sure that work procedures, task plans and risk
assessments prevent anybody from working below loads that are suspended by such devices.

 Beware that such units have been known to allow the load to slip unexpectedly especially
under light load conditions. It is recommended that a “belt and braces” approach is taken
whereby the load can be restrained from dropping too far by a suitably rated secondary strop.

 Never soak the hoist unit in diesel or oil as this contaminates the brake discs, which may
cause slippage.

 Beware if you are using lever hoists or chain blocks during grit blasting / cleaning operations.
Grit or other particles may contaminate the faces of the clutch / brake unit causing the load to
slip. The units should be removed or otherwise protected at all times when the actual cleaning /
grit-blasting operations are ongoing.

8.4 Basket / Frog Transfer of People

*Crane designated for personnel transfers shall have man-riding capability.

8.5 Suspended Loads

Under no circumstances should crane operator leave suspended load un-attended. No personnel
and no work shall be carried out under any suspended load.

9. LIFTING EQUIPMENT RULES

9.1 Cranes
Crane drivers shall, at all times, conform to the following rules in addition to the rules specified
within this chapter for the specific types of lifts:

 The crane systems, fluid levels etc. should be checked prior to start up and use in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended instructions and good practice.

 The maximum load being lifted must not exceed the load-rating chart at any time during the
course of a lift (a copy of the load-rating chart must be available for reference in the crane cab).
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 Crane operator should maintain a visual contact with cargo and where not practicable (e.g.
blind zones) follow dedicated banksman’s guide/instruction.

* Load rating chart shall be followed if vessel crane not fitted with electronic load/ radius systems.

9.2 Wire slings

A recognised standard (such as EN13414) which specifies the dimensions, construction, safe
working loads, testing and marking of wire slings for general lifting purposes must be used.

 No hand spliced slings shall be used unless they conform to an internationally recognised
standard (such as EN13411 – 2 2001).

 All sling legs, which are connected directly to Master Links or to shackles, should have
thimbles fitted to control the bend radius on the wire and increase their serviceable life.

 There is a recommended minimum wire rope diameter of 13mm allowed for wire rope slings.
Any wire rope of a smaller diameter is susceptible to impact damage and should not be used.

 To avoid out-of-plane forces, the maximum number of lifting legs allowed on a single Master
Link or ring is two. It is permissible to have a third leg on this ring but only if it is to be used as a
top lifting leg. Three and four leg lifting slings should be fitted to quadruple assemblies, i.e. a
main lifting ring with two sub-links.

 The crane hook link (Master Link) should have a minimum dimension of 170mm x 240mm to
minimise the risk of trapped fingers when attaching the hook to the lifting arrangement.
 Steel ferrules are preferable for wire slings.
 Tugger, capstan, messenger wire slings including other wire slings applications for work on
vessel’s decks installed on the deck winches and used for pulling operations are to be procured
with tapered steel ferrules or closed spelter socket termination. Aluminium ferrules are not
allowed on these applications due to its sharp edges and the possibility of catching in tight/sharp
places

 If a socket termination is to be used for an anchor handling work wire, only Pee Wee socket
shall be considered as it does not break when spooled on the winch drum. Close spelter socket
(long nose) must not be used on anchor handling work wires.

9.3 Slings and Shackles

Checks by a Lift Leader prior to the attachment and use of slings and shackles include:
 Confirmation that colour coding (where applicable) is current and the sling has a visible
Unique Number and Safe Working Load (SWL) mark.

 Examination for wear, corrosion, abrasion and mechanical damage, which may render the
sling(s) unsafe.

 Confirmation that the sling set is correctly fitted, e.g. no twists in the legs.

 Confirmation that the SWL capacity for the sling set at each side of the load is adequate for
the entire weight to be lifted.
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 Confirmation that the pin size and type is correct for the type of shackle.

 Confirmation that the appropriate securing arrangements are installed (split pins)

 Confirmation that split pins for securing shackles used for subsea operations should be
stainless steel.

The preferred style of shackle is the bow or anchor type fitted with a safety pin that is, bolt, nut
and split pin. Ensure that the correct original type of shackle bolt or pin is fitted. Under no
circumstances replace a lost high-grade shackle pin with a standard bolt; they are not capable of
taking the load. If in doubt: quarantine the shackle.

9.4 Chain Slings

The use of lifting arrangements made up of chain slings may be used subject to the following
precautions:

 All arrangements are correctly certified.

 Chains and components employed in the make-up of the lifting arrangements are constructed
from alloy grade 80 (or better), and having metallurgical properties suitable for working in
extremely cold conditions (-20ºC).

 All connections are compatible and fit for the purpose intended. Any distortions of links, rings
or hooks are not acceptable and the sling must be quarantined.

 Similarly, worn or corroded chains or those that are excessively pitted shall not be used
under any circumstances.

Note:
Additional risks associated with chain slings include an increased risk of snagging and a potential
to cause sparking.

9.5 Fibre / Web Slings

Certified fibre slings, with adequate site control, may be suitable for certain lifting operations at
the dockside or onboard the ship or barge. However, all users must be aware that fibre or flat belt
strops are particularly susceptible to damage and present a potentially higher risk. It is very
important that they are thoroughly inspected prior to and after usage. Users of such slings must
take the following precautions as a minimum:

 Only use new certified strops for non-routine/heavy lifting operations. The loads, including
dynamic factors, should be well within the strops’ certified working load limits (Maximum
calculated fibre webbing sling loadings shall be half of the rated SWL).
 Inspect the strop thoroughly prior to the lift for signs of damage such as cuts, tears, chaffing,
burst stitching or foreign body particles in the fibres. Strops which are damaged are unsafe and
must be destroyed to prevent further usage.
 In the case of slings protected by an outer sleeve, any cuts on the sleeve may signify internal
damage, so they must not be used and must be destroyed.
 Keep them free from surfaces where they can become contaminated with oil or grease or
other chemicals, which can degrade the fibres significantly.
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 Ensure that they have not been exposed to heat, which can seriously degrade the fibres.
 Ensure that they are kept clear of sharp edges, which can cut into the fibres.

 Recognise that the lifting mode or configuration of the strop attachment affects the lift
capacity of the synthetic strop (refer to a recognised lifting handbook for acceptable
configurations and the factors to be applied).

Use of manmade endless fibre round slings and flat webbing slings will automatically default to
the Non-routine / complicated lifting unless an approved site specific procedure is in place.

9.6 Use of Tag Lines

The use and length of tag lines should be considered only if they allow people to be placed in
safe positions which minimise the risk of harm. The risk assessment process must take account
of all the involved people's positions, the potential dynamic forces and the possibility of the tag
line snagging on protruding objects

When the tag lines are secured to a fixed point, ensure that it is strong enough to resist the
potential dynamic forces. Never take wraps of the tag line around a hand or any other part of the
body, to gain extra purchase. Recognise that the tag line could pull tight suddenly due to lift
dynamics of a moving ship or barge, making it difficult to release.

Ensure the tagline is secured to the load. The minimum diameter of tag line shall be 16mm with
no knots and of adequate length.

10. CLIENT/CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT

Contractor lifting equipment includes all items whether rented, or supplied free of charge, as part
of the contractor tools of trade, including container sling assemblies.

It is the Vessel Master’s responsibility to verify that equipment satisfies the requirements of this
procedure. The contactor is responsible for its own equipment certification and personnel
competency which shall be made available upon request and or as a part of assurance process.
General supplies for the vessels must be manifested with clear identification of gross weights.

For those operations where personnel, and lifting equipment and accessories are provided by 3 rd
party (e.g. client, ship, etc.) – it is the responsibility of Vessel Master to assure that the personnel
are competent, and equipment and accessories are certified. Vessel Master has obligation to
stop / suspend lifting operation if above requirements are not met.

11. EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION OF RIGGING & LIFTING EQUIPMENT

11.1 General
All lifting equipment must be visually checked for defects / damage before and after use. A Visual
Thorough Examination of all rigging equipment shall be conducted and documented every six
months. Colour coding must be used to identify that equipment has been thoroughly examined.
Rigging equipment must be kept in good efficient working order and preventive maintenance
carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

11.2 Marking of Lifting Equipment

All rigging/lifting equipment must be marked with its Safe Working Load (SWL), serial number
and colour code in a clear, visible and permanent manner.
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Equipment, which is designed for lifting people, must additionally display the maximum number of
persons permitted to be carried. Lifting equipment not specifically designed for lifting people, but
which could inadvertently be used for that purpose, should be clearly marked that it must not be
used for lifting people.

11.3 Inspection and Test

Every item of lifting equipment shall be maintained in accordance with the routines and
schedules specified by the equipment manufacturers and consequently in NS-5 (PMS).
Additionally they must be thoroughly examined and, where necessary, tested:

 Before it is used for the first time.

 Before it is used after substantial alteration or repair.

 Before it is used following a significant period (3 months) of inactivity

 Every twelve months for cranes, and every 6 months for rigging equipment.

 Cranes shall be load tested every 5 years.

A competent person (can be selected by the employer from a member of its own staff) or 3rd
party specialist contractor will normally undertake 6-monthly visual examinations. A 12-monthly
thorough examination will be conducted by 3rd party specialist contractor. Checklists for all types
of lifting equipment are available on the ships and barges.

All rigging wire ropes, rigging and lifting equipment, which are in continuous use, should be
visually inspected on a regular basis and a record of inspection made.

All lifting equipment associated with man-riding assemblies should be inspected on a regular
basis when being used for this purpose, and a record of inspection made.

Note: man-riding equipment should be re-certified every 6 months.

11.4 Defects
All defects identified as a result of examination must be reported to the Master. Defective
equipment must be removed from service, labelled accordingly, quarantined and reported to
Operations Department.

11.5 Records
Records of all reports of maintenance, examinations and inspections, and any other relevant
documentation associated with lifting equipment, shall be maintained onboard and on the
Company’s Data Base system (e.g. PMS). These records should be readily available on request.
Records must be retained for a period of 2 years.

11.6 Identification of Certified Equipment

Only rigging / lifting equipment, which has a current “certificate of test and examination”, or
“Letter of Conformity”, may be used on any of the Company’s operations.

A colour coding system should be used in conjunction with the test and examination
requirements to assist in identifying certified lifting equipment. Colour coding for lifting equipment
at any one time shall be one of 3 colours: Green, Yellow and Blue, andshall be rotated (in that
order) for all general rigging.

The colours shall be changed after each periodic examination. Only equipment showing the
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current colour coding may be used. A thorough visual examination of all rigging equipment shall
be conducted and documented every six months.

Note that fibre / web slings may be fitted with a plastic tag, which allows the colour to be
identified but shall never be painted with a colour as the paint contaminates the fibres, potentially
resulting in loss of strength.

Red colour shall only be used for defective / quarantined equipment:

RED

Following colour code chart to be utilized within «GARAGUM HAZYNASY» Individual

Enterprise operating fleet / worksites:

July – December 2021 GREEN

January – June YELLOW
2022
July – December BLUE
January – June GREEN
2023
July – December YELLOW
January – June 2024 Black

A period of one (1) month is allowed during transition of color code. At this stage both colours i.e.
current and upcoming are valid. Transition shall start one (1) month prior to the commencement
of the next colour code time.

Incorrectly coloured portable lifting equipment shall not be used under any
circumstances.

Other Projects and Sub Contractors may use other colours (ideally not red, green, yellow, or
blue) or labels to identify specific project rigging. The equipment shall be clearly identified that it
is not part of the ship, barge or yard system by NOT having the colour code (test certification
verifying such lift equipment shall accompany it and shall be readily available).

12. WIRE ROPE MANAGEMENT

12.1 Quality assurance

All lifting is, by its very nature, safety critical. Therefore, it is essential that suppliers of lifting
equipment and components used in Company operations are confirmed as competent to provide
fit for purpose items. QHSE and Procurement departments will ensure that suppliers of such
equipment have been subject to audit and that only those on the approved suppliers list are used
in procuring lifting components.

12.2 Identification
Wire ropes fabricated for or by the Company will require unique ID/Tag number, which will track
the rope through its service life. The tag number must be stamped on the rope ferrule. This
number will also be identified on the rope certification.
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The following types of rope on barges and ships must meet class and flag state requirements
and are given ID / Tag Numbers:

 Crane running and standing ropes (pedestal and overhead).

 Lifeboat & FRC falls and hangs off pennants.
 Life raft davit wires.
 Winch wires (man-riding and material handling).
 Anchor winches
 Tow wire

12.3 Continual Visual Inspections

During operations, all exposed wires and associated equipment shall be checked visually each
day paying particular attention to the termination and the part of the wire entering the socket.
All sheaves and guide rollers that are in contact with the moving wire shall be visually checked
for surface wear prior to use, and lubricated to ensure that they run freely. This should be
conducted in line with preventive maintenance scheme set specific to the vessel.

A record of these inspections shall be kept onboard and, where available, on the vessel’s
planned maintenance system database.

12.4 Inspection & Testing

Wire rope inspections are carried out on a 12-monthly basis by a competent 3rd party to report
on the internal (where possible) and external condition of the ropes. Recommendations for any
additional maintenance and lubrication (or change outs if required) may be made.

All ropes shall be subjected to a proof load test at an appropriate factor times SWL and to a
functional test at SWL in accordance with Flag State, Classification Society or Local Legislation,
at a period not exceeding 5 years. If any major modification or structural damage occurs during
the 5-year interval, then the crane and rope shall be immediately subject to a proof load test to
the required factor in accordance with Flag State, Classification Society or Local Legislation.

If it becomes necessary to re-terminate the wire ropes due to unforeseen circumstances in the
interval between proof tests, then provided the re-termination has been carried out by a
competent person, it is allowable to test the re-termination to 10 % of the SWL, which ensures
that the resin cone is seated properly in the termination.

12.5 Storage
Whenever possible the rope should be stored in a covered, well-ventilated area, away from
excessive heat.
The reel will be elevated to prevent standing water from having a detrimental effect on the rope
and to prevent contact with dirt, debris, plant life, etc.
Where covered storage is not available, the rope and reel will be covered with waterproof
material. This will be fitted to protect the rope from rain, etc., but will allow it to breathe so that
moisture is not entrapped.

The inspection frequency for wire rope in storage will be:

 Will be inspected quarterly
 If stored indoors will be inspected once every 6 months, otherwise will be inspected
quarterly
 The quarterly inspection during storage will include an evaluation of the condition of the
lubricant to confirm that it is adequate to provide protection.
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 Wire ropes will be rotated one quarter turn at each quarterly inspection while in storage.
Quadrants of the rope reels will be marked so that it can be demonstrated that the reel has the
correct orientation. Arrows may be applied to the reel to show the direction of rotation.

13. ATTACHMENTS

13.1 Banks Man Hand Signals

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14. TABLE 9 OF BS EN 12079:1999

Table 9 - Schedule of examination and tests

Time or interval Test / Examination
Non-destructive
Through Suffix to be
examination
Lifting test visual marked on
(NDE) of pad
examination plate (10.4)
eyes
Initial certification Yes Yes Yes T
At intervals not At discretion of At discretion of
exceeding 12 months the inspection the inspection Yes T or VN or V
body body
At intervals not At discretion of
exceeding 24 months the inspection Yes Yes T or VN
(2 years) body
After substantial
Yes Yes Yes T
repair or alteration*
* A substantial repair or alteration means any repair and/or alteration carried out, which may,
in the opinion of an inspection body, affect the load-bearing elements of the offshore
container, or elements that contribute directly to its structural integrity.

Note:
Suffix T – for proof load test, non-destructive examination
Suffix VN - for non-destructive examination and visual examination
Suffix V - for visual examination only

In order to avoid confusion, the plate should Note:

Suffix T – for proof load test, non-destructive examination
Suffix VN - for non-destructive examination and visual examination
Suffix V - for visual examination only

In order to avoid confusion, the plate should not carry the date of the next test or examination.

References: HSEMS-PRO-GH-SMQ-21-004 HSE MANUAL

HSEMS-PRO-GH-SMQ-21-008 TRAINING PROCEDURE

HSEMS-PRO-GH-SMQ-21-020 LIFTING OPERATIONS

HSEMS-PRO-GH-SMQ-21-027 SITE EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

HSEMS-PRO-GH-SMQ-21-076 TRANSPORT SAFETY