3D
Deck, lifting and hullStart here
Lifting appliances, deck machinery and access equipment
Cranes, wire rope, mooring gear, gangways and pilot ladders: the tests and records that keep them safe.
10 lessons2 h 25 minPractical
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Deck machinery, lifting gear and hull courses
Cranes, loose gear, wire rope, mooring, gangways, pilot ladders and anchors, then the hull itself: thickness gauging, NDT and hatch cover tests.
- 2 courses, 15 lessons
- About 3 h 39 min in all
- Free certificate
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3D
Interactive
Deck, lifting and hull
Hull integrity: thickness, NDT and hatch covers
How hull thickness is measured, which tests find hidden cracks, and how hatch covers are checked for leaks.
5 lessons1 h 14 minAdvanced
What you will be able to do
- Keep a register of lifting appliances and know when each item needs a load test
- Inspect wire rope and decide when it must be discarded
- Rig a pilot ladder and accommodation ladder that passes the current rules
- Explain how ultrasonic thickness gauging and NDT find wear and cracks in the hull
- Prepare hatch covers for a weathertightness test
Questions people ask
Is the ILO register still needed now that SOLAS covers lifting appliances?
In practice, yes, wherever a port applies C152. The SOLAS sample register follows the same layout, so most ships keep one register that satisfies both. Your flag decides the format: some issue their own official book.
Does the provision crane need to be in the register?
Under SOLAS II-1/3-13, yes: stores cranes and engine-room cranes are lifting appliances. For appliances with an SWL below 1,000 kg, the Administration decides how far the testing and certification paragraphs apply, so check your flag’s notice.
Can the register be electronic?
The ILO code of practice accepts electronic records if they can be made available and verified. Many flags still issue a printed book. Ask your flag before replacing it.
Who may sign the 12-monthly entry?
Only a competent person acceptable to the Administration. The chief officer or bosun can be the responsible person who inspects and maintains, but not the person who signs the thorough examination.
Do I need a load test every year?
No. The annual requirement is the thorough examination. The load test is every five years, before first use, and after major repairs or alterations.