MMSL SERVICE PROCEDURES

MMSL-012

Examination and Test Procedures

THOROUGH EXAMINATION AND TEST OF LIFTING APPLIANCES
AND ACCESSORIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH SI2306 (PUWER)
SI2307 1998 (LOLER)
Revision

Amendment Detail

Prepared
By
E Joefield

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Approved
By
J MAIN

Date
May
2006

Category

Life Boats and Life Rafts

Equipment Description

Life Boats and Davits

Specification/Legislation

MSN No M1546, SOLAS 2000, LRS Code for

Lifting Appliances in a Marine Environment,
1989 MODU Code, BS ISO 4309,
BS EN 12385 Part 1 - 5, BS MA 55,
NDT Inspection Procedures

Application Test

After First Installation, Modification / Repair /

Uprating

NOTE: Life Boat Fall, shall be end for ended every 30 Months and changed out every
5 Years. Life Boat Davits will only be proof load tested to 2.2 after major
modification or repair.
Proof Loads

Davit Test
Winch Brake Test Static
Winch Brake Test Dynamic

SWL x 2.2
SWL x 1.5
SWL x 1.1

Examination Requirement

At Least Once Every 6 Months SI2307

Internal Examination

Client Planned Maintenance System

Identification

Serial No, Owners Unique ID No, SWL, And

All Ancillary Equipment Nos, etc.

Certification

EC Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Incorporation
Davit Certification, Life Boat Certification
Wire Rope Certification and all Ancillary
Certificates
Wire Termination Certificates
NDT Examination Report

MMSL SERVICE PROCEDURES

MMSL-012

Examination and Test Procedures

THOROUGH EXAMINATION AND TEST OF LIFTING APPLIANCES
AND ACCESSORIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH SI2306 (PUWER)
SI2307 1998 (LOLER)

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Category

Life Boats and Life Rafts

Equipment Description

Life Boats and Davits

Examination

Thorough Examination (Visual)

The thorough examination will comprise of but not be limited to the following:
Examination Procedure
1.0

Safety

1.1

During any work being carried out on life boats and davits, safety harness will be
worn and attached to a secure anchorage.

2.0

Davits

2.1

Check the main davit structure for mechanical damage, weld cracking, and bolt
security.
Check the condition of all sheaves, for sheave groove wear, cracking, loose/worn
sheaves, bearings.
Check all lifting accessories, maintenance pennants, shackles, D ring/master
links, etc.
Check the wire rope falls for broken wires lubrication etc, also check terminations
i.e. resin socket / open wedge sockets, inspect using Bridon Examination and Test
Procedure for wire rope and terminations.
Check davit specification plate for details and check against actual specification i.e
does the plate information match the actual boat and davit details.

2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
3.0

Winches

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

Check winch details.

Check wire rope spooling on winch drum, and wire rope anchorage is correct.
Check hand operation of winch.
Check overall condition of winch.
Check winch securing bolts.

MMSL SERVICE PROCEDURES

MMSL-012

Examination and Test Procedures

THOROUGH EXAMINATION AND TEST OF LIFTING APPLIANCES
AND ACCESSORIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH SI2306 (PUWER)
SI2307 1998 (LOLER)

Page 3 of 5

Category

Life Boats and Life Rafts

Equipment Description

Life Boats and Davits

Examination

Thorough Examination (Visual)

Examination Procedure (Continued)

4.0

Life Boat Release Gear

4.1

NOTE:
Attention is drawn to HSE Guidelines and recommendation for
inspection of release equipment and safe procedures for lowering boat onto
falls. Ensure that the boat is correctly fitted to certified hang off pad eyes and
pennants.

5.0

Pad Eyes (Hang Off Pennants)

5.1
5.2

Check condition of pad eyes for distortion mechanical damage and weld cracking
(NDT Inspection if required).
Check SWL and colour code

6.0

Safety Limit Switches

6.1

Manually check safety limit switches and record condition.

7.0

General

7.1

List all defects and ensure the colour code is correct on all lifting equipment
associated with the life boat and davits.
If any faults are found at the time of examination which would affect the safe use of
the item, then it must be withdrawn from service and details recorded on the
Inspection Report.

7.2

MMSL SERVICE PROCEDURES

MMSL-012

Examination and Test Procedures

THOROUGH EXAMINATION AND TEST OF LIFTING APPLIANCES
AND ACCESSORIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH SI2306 (PUWER)
SI2307 1998 (LOLER)
Category

Life Boats and Life Rafts

Equipment Description

Life Boats and Davits

Test

New, Repaired, Modified

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Test Procedure
1.0

Certificates

1.1

Prior to commencing testing ensure all certificates are available and have been
reviewed for all individual accessories, pad eyes, davits, life boat, wire rope falls,
and terminations.

2.0

Testing

2.1

Prior to test carry out a thorough examination of the life boat and launching
appliances. Have all defects rectified prior to testing.
NOTE:
Check manufacturers instruction regarding retrieval of life boat under
load Conditions. Also check the clients safety policy regarding loading
and working onboard life boats in davits.
Life Boat Testing to MSN No. M1446, 5 yearly Test. Life boat and launching
appliances test to SOLAS. Chapter III Part C Regulation 48 Section VI.
NOTE:
75kilos Represents Weight of One Person

2.2

3.0

Safety

3.1

All personnel working on life boat test will wear a safety harness at all times, which
should attached to a suitable anchorage. The area should be suitably cordoned off
and safety notices displayed, obey clients safety policies.

MMSL SERVICE PROCEDURES

MMSL-012

Examination and Test Procedures

THOROUGH EXAMINATION AND TEST OF LIFTING APPLIANCES
AND ACCESSORIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH SI2306 (PUWER)
SI2307 1998 (LOLER)
Category

Life Boats and Life Rafts

Equipment Description

Life Boats and Davits

Test

New, Repaired, Modified

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Test Procedure (Continued)

4.0

Test Equipment

4.1

Test Weights

4.2
4.3
4.4

Load Cell
Wire Rope/Web/Round Slings
NDT Equipment
NOTE:

Steel Weights Certified and Calibrated

Water Bag/Pillow Certified and Calibrated
Gravel/Sand Bags Known Weights
Certified and Calibrated
Certified, Colour Coded
Certified and COSHH Documents

Permission from the control room to fill water bags using the
Installation fire main system.

5.0

Brake Test

5.1

Dynamic Test using a proof load of 1.1 x SWL apply brakes at maximum lowering
speed hold for 2 minutes.
Static Test with a proof load of 1.5 x SWL these brake tests should hold with no
movement for 2 minutes.

5.2
6.0

LAUNCHING APPLIANCES (DAVIT)

6.1
6.2

Static Proof load test of 2.2 x SWL hold for 2 minutes.

On completion of test carry out a full thorough examination of lifeboat and davit,
carry out NDT Inspection as per client requirements.
On completion clear up work area, remove all test equipment to shipment area.
Complete all documentation and return equipment to service.

6.3