Adopted during IMO Sub-Committee on SSE, March 23-27 2015
IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment, 2nd Session unanimously agreed that more robust guidelines for the safety of onboard lifting appliances and winches should be developed and, referring to the decision of MSC 89 that the Committee’s approval should be sought before undertaking any technical work, invited MSC 95 to endorse the Sub-Committee’s decision and decide on whether mandatory SOLAS requirements should be prepared in addition to the development of guidelines.
The Sub-Committee also requested MSC 95 to consider the re-establishment of the Correspondence Group for Onboard Lifting Appliances and Winches, to progress the work intersessionally, with a view to reporting to SSE 3.
Moreover, the Sub-Committee discussed a proposed package of mandatory measures intended to address servicing and maintenance of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear, in order to minimize the number of accidents involving lifeboats and rescue boats.
The Sub-Committee agreed the title of a draft MSC resolution should be Requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear. Discussions centred on the role of the authorized service provider and certified personnel.
The Sub-Committee was unable to reach agreement on the proposal to allow “certified personnel” to carry out annual examinations and five-year operational tests. In this connection, the Sub-Committee agreed to request MSC 95 to give clear instructions on the issue.
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