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Thorough Examination of Loader Cranes on Waterborne Vessels

ALLMI’s Guidance Note series continues to expand, with the publication of ‘GN031 - Thorough Examination of Loader Cranes on Waterborne Vessels’.

Developed via consultation with ALLMI'sTechnical Standards Committee and aimed primarily at owners, operators and Thorough Examiners working in this specialist sector, the document explains how the requirements differ for each of the following topics, when compared to those for a lorry mounted crane:

  • Legislation and standards
  • The ‘Competent Person’
  • Frequency of testing
  • The testing process
  • Reports of Thorough Examination
  • Reporting defects
  • Keeping of information

For a complimentary copy of this Guidance Note, please contact ALLMI.