Tuesday, Jul 16 2024

Accommodation Ladders & Gangway

Embarkation & Disembarkation System from Ships (Gangways, Accommodation Ladders, including Winch and Fittings, as well as use for Pilot Transfer)

Accommodation Ladders and Gangways, for means of embarkation and disembarkation which are provided on board ships constructed on or after 1 January 2010 should meet applicable international standards such as ISO 5488:1979 and Annual Testing and 5 Yearly Testing should be in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1331 dt 11/06/2009, International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Accomodation Ladder

Accommodation Ladders

The following items should be thoroughly examined during annual surveys required by SOLAS regulations I/7 and I/8 and checked for satisfactory condition of the accommodation ladder:

  1. steps
  2. platforms
  3. all support points such as pivots, rollers, etc.
  4. all suspension points such as lugs, brackets, etc.
  5. stanchions, rigid handrails, hand ropes and turntables.
  6. davit structure, wire and sheaves, etc.
  7. any other relevant provisions stated in these Guidelines

At every five-yearly survey, upon completion of the examination, the accommodation ladder should be operationally tested with the specified maximum operational load of the ladder.

Winch

During annual surveys required by SOLAS regulations I/7 and I/8, the following items should be examined for satisfactory condition:

  1. brake mechanism including condition of brake pads and band brake, if fitted
  2. remote control system
  3. power supply system (motor)

At every five-yearly survey, upon completion of the examination, the winch should be operationally tested with the specified maximum operational load of the accommodation ladder.

Gangway Ladders

Gangway Ladders

The following items should be thoroughly examined during annual surveys required by SOLAS regulations I/7 and I/8 and checked for satisfactory condition of the gangway:

  1. treads
  2. side stringers, cross-members, decking, deck plates, etc.
  3. all support points such as wheel, roller, etc.
  4. stanchions, rigid handrails, hand ropes
  5. any other relevant provisions stated in these Guidelines

At every five-yearly survey, upon completion of the examination, the gangway should be operationally tested with the specified maximum operational load of the gangway.