SKIPS

This type of appliance currently represents the poorest method of transporting any
material. It is intended that with the availability of appliances currently under
construction, which prove less expensive to service and be safer to use, these units
will be dedicated for shore use only.

However, whilst they remain in service, any cargo in them should be properly
secured and the whole unit covered with a rubbish skip cargo net, a supply of
which, for owned units, is available from materials handling section.
Although they may be stacked, this should never be done onboard a supply vessel,
and only performed onshore with the lifting gear removed.
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 LIFTING
FRAMES
These units can accommodate any type of cargo and provide a stable and secure
lifting medium which has the facility of being able to be altered to suit, or it can
form the fixed frame around a pump, compressor or other type of unit.
Whatever is inside the frame should be securely fastened, with no parts
protruding to get damaged, or to damage other cargo.
All fastenings should be metal, and mountings should be bolted or welded.
The main load and stress bearing structures should be subjected to test loads and
Magnetic particle inspection as required by BS. EN 12079.The depth of
examination is necessary because this type of unit, with no side stiffness is liable
to receive impact damage sufficient to cause structural deformation.
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 GENERAL
PURPOSE
TANKS
These tanks are significantly different from the IMO class 1 tanks. The
materials
they are to carry should be of an innocuous nature. The type of contents should
be clearly marked on the outside.

Valve works shall be proven to be sound and the tank frame and vessel shall be
inspected to BS. EN 12079.Valve opening handles are to be secured to prevent
accidental opening.

Tank closures are to_______________________________________

be sealed with non porous materials.
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 PIPE
CARRIERS
CCU`S used to lift bundles or pieces of small bore or expensive pipe sections are
often made from ex-drilling materials.The materials used in fabrication may have
become available because they are no longer suitable for their original purpose,
therefore, it is important that the integrity of the material to be used in the
fabrication is checked carefully, or the units rebuilt, if the integrity of the
material is in doubt.
When loading the cargo, particular attention should be paid to it's weight and safe
working load of the appliance.
When the appliance exceeds 20 ft in length forklift pockets must be fitted in
accordance with ISO_______________________________________
1496-1
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 GAS
BOTTLE
RACKS
Gas bottles should only be transported
in approved racks/carriers, never in closed CCU`S
All gate or door fastenings must be secured and locked to prevent accidental
release of cargo. Part full racks/carriers must have the cargo prevented from
moving by bottle restraints or by a bar welded across the structure to hold the
bottles in place, or some other method (not rope) as agreed with the cargo
Handling section. If a welded bar is used, a Hot Work Permit will be required to
remove the bar.
Gas bottle racks should provide adequate protection to the cylinder valves to
prevent the potential for damage to the cylinder valves from dropped objects
or lifting slings from_______________________________________
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 IMO
CLASS 1
TANKS
IMO CLASS 1 TANKS often contain hazardous substances which must be clearly
Identified. Such tanks should carry all labels required by the International
Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, Code SI 1747.

As well as `hazards diamonds` the tank should have firmly fixed to it, a waterproof
pocket containing user notes, sufficient to advice the offshore operators of the
hazards involved in using the material, and the course of action to be taken in
the event of accidental release of the contents.

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 IMO
CLASS 1
TANKS
Cont`d

All valves must be secured, and tested in accordance with the regulations.
Users should also ensure tank integrity in accordance with the following :-
(1) BS-EN-12079
(2) LOLER
(3) THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS CODE
(4) THE MERCHANT SHIPPING (DANGEROUS GOODS) REGULATIONS
1981
(5) DOT. CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN SHIPS.
When the unit exceeds 20ft in length, forklift pockets must be fitted in
Accordance with ISO 1496.
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 MODULES
UNITS
Although these units are not strictly a
type of CCU, the slings and the lifting points still have to be proven capable of
safely supporting the weight of the unit, which in many cases is considerable,
therefore, the whole structure should be treated as a CCU

The unit must be marked with all information required under BS.EN-12079.
However, instead of the SWL, the unit should be marked with its tare/gross
weight, unless it is likely to be used to transport tools etc; when SWL data
should also be given

When the unit exceeds 20ft in length, forklift pockets must be fitted in
accordance with ISO______________________________________
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 MINI
CONTAINERS
These units are the most common type
for shipping cargo. The criteria used to
decide shipping suitability are given in
the Code Series Sheets and in earlier
cargo Guidance Sheets. However, the
illustration above of the latest type of container shows most of the features of a
container. These are: one locking post per door; facility for labelling; clear
identification of unit; good condition; sound structure; and a door safety net.
The lifting gear (fifth leg) should be placed over the back of the container to
prevent damage to the lifting gear during transportation and allow the doors
to be opened
Closed containers should not be used for fuel gas cylinders, e.g. Propane,
acetylene. These should be transported in cylinder racks or open skips (in
case of Propane). The owner’s name should be shown as well as all the weights
and examination data
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 MINI CONTAINERS cont`d
r examination and marking purposes, the unit and the slings should be considered
parate entities. It is recommended that mini-containers have forklift pockets on all 4 sides.
elved containers should only be used for the transportation of palletised materials and
ly where there is a safe method of removing the pallets at the point of receipt

The following guidelines apply when using shelved containers:

Ensure the shelf is fitted correctly and locked in place

Ensure that the pallet weight is not in excess of the safe working load of the shelf
Ensure that the palletised goods are securely stowed and held on the pallet
Always load the bottom shelf first and discharge the top shelf first
Ensure that the container has a separate cargo retaining net for each shelf and
that they are secured in place when the container is laden
Goggles must be worn when opening the doors on containers being used to
transport palletised chemicals as wind turbulence can possibly result in air
blown particles entering the eyes
Care must be taken to prevent sack damage when removing palletised chemicals
from the containers using a forklift

All shelves must be subject to BS-EN-12079

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TUBULAR
MATERIALS
This category of cargo creates problems which, though not unique to it, are more
serious should an accident occur. Only pipes of the same nominal diameter should
be bundled together, and numbers in that bundle should not be such that the
middle pipes are liable to slip through lack of bundle tightness.

The bundle must not have in it, length’s of steelwork etc, which may slip during
transit. The whole load must be slung with two slings, each of which must have a
SWL of at least equal to the gross weight of the load. The slings must be placed
approximately 25% of the length of the load in from each end and be double
wrapped.
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TUBULAR
MATERIALS cont`d

The live wire of the each sling which is held by the crane hook should be reeved
through the eye at the other end of the sling and have a bulldog fastened onto
the live wire above the reeved eye to prevent it from loosening during transit.
the reeved eye should have a tie-wrap or similar, through it and round the live
wire to prevent the reeved eye slipping over the bulldog when the load shifts
and loosens on the deck of the supply vessel.

NOTE: These same rules apply to sections of steel or any other long small
section metallic loads. All lifts in excess of 45ft long shall be required to be
delivered with ONE TAG LINE OF 25FT MINIMUM LENGTH.
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 FLAT LOADS
(LOOSE)

These items of cargo are often presented for shipment bound with wire ropes for
oose stowage on the decks of supply vessels. This method of handling is
undesirable as the cargo may shift during transit and damage other cargo, and
possibly injure personnel during shored offloading operations.

1) Obtain a cargo basket or half height CCU suitable to accommodate the cargo
flat. Secure the cargo to prevent movement, or releasing itself under tension,
as this can lead to steel plate etc becoming dangerous flying objects
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 FLAT LOADS
(LOOSE) cont’d

(2) If a receptacle of a suitable size is not available, the cargo should be stored
securely into a larger one, with dunnage or other cargo, up to the SWL or pay
load of the appliance. Drums, cans or fuel cylinders should not be regarded
as suitable “other cargo” due to risk of rupture and the consequent release of
perhaps harmful or dangerous vapours or liquids.

(3) Slings should be left around the cargo, to enable easier unloading offshore.

(4) Due to large quantities of scaffold boards going offshore, the accepted methods
should be as bundles of tubulars strapped together by adequate banding. In the
event that bundles are not strapped together, nets should be fitted over each end.
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 REELS
Reels containing drilling lines, hoses, wire,
etc shall be shipped using a frame as
shown above left) These frames are to be
treated as lifting a appliance and should
be in accordance with BS-EN-12079

Previously reels (above right) were shipped with a sling passed through the
central core or wrapped around the core. Because of incidents this method is
no longer used.

The choice of frame will depend on the size and weight of the reel.

When reels are shipped loose and (in a frame) they are best loaded into an open
topped appliance to facilitate vertical unloading offshore. The open top should
be of a size that restricts movement during transit. If movement seems inevitable
then effective wooden ______________________________________
shoring should be used.
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 CONTAINERISING
LIFTING APPLIANCES

All equipment, especially heavy items, must be securely fastened inside CCU’S

The practice of putting a CCU that does not meet shipping standards into a
larger receptacle which does, is not allowed

Any such cargo intercepted as unsuitable for offshore shipment will be rejected
by the client’s cargo handling section prior to shipping

Also, any slings or strops used on gear inside a receptacle shall meet the criteria
laid out in this chapter
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 COLOUR CODES
ON CARGO
HANDLING SLINGS

Only transit slings for pipes may be colour coded. The coding is on the principal
sling ferrules as shown above. Contractors and suppliers may also use this
technique instead of date stamping (stamping may weaken a ferrule and
eventually reduce it’s lifting power).

Where suppliers elect to use the colour coding method, they must contact the
CLIENTS Cargo Handling Section), and there cargo must be accompanied to
the Cargo Handling Section by the appropriate copy certification.

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STANDARDS FOR
CARGO
HANDLING SLINGS

SLING ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH BS-1290 / BS-EN- 13414-1 FOR 1.3 X MAX GROSS
WEIGHT OF THE UNIT TO WHICH IT IS TO BE FITTED, EFFECTIVELY
INCREASING THE DESIGN FACTOR OF SAFETY OF 5/1 TO 6/1. THE
S W L OF SLING ASSEMBLIES AND ASSOCIATED GEAR SHALL BE
CALCULATED USING THE UNIFORM LOAD METHOD.

RATING STAMPED ON LIFTING SET. 1.3 X MAX GROSS WEIGHT

STAMPED ON THE CONTAINER PLATE
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STANDARDS FOR
CARGO
HANDLING SLINGS

Some components of handling slings have deformed under normal offshore

conditions of use because of being constructed using commercial grade materials
and not the appropriate standardised materials. Commercial grade materials
must not be used for cargo handling purposes.

The illustration shows the standards appropriate to different sling components

and these should be adopted progressively as the opportunity arises, eg, at
repair intervals. Four, three and two legged sling assemblies main ring in the
master assembly shall have minimum dimensions 270mm x 140mm.

‘R’ clips should not be_______________________________________

used because of the risk of them getting knocked out
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 20FT CCU’S
OPEN TOPPED

Unlike other open topped lifting appliances these units have relatively well sealed
door openings and often no floor drain holes. This means that if filled with water
during shipment offshore, it cannot drain, and up to 36 tons of water may be
contained in a 20 ft unit.

To reduce of this occurring and a crane being overstressed or damaged when a

lift is attempted, all open topped containers must be covered with a secure
closure, e.g. a tarpaulin properly lashed down and supported across the
container. The support will prevent a build-up of water on the cover

Where a tarpaulin is not used, the unit must have drainage holes
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 MESH SIDED
CARGO BASKETS

Mesh sided units are not acceptable as general purpose baskets.

These baskets are not suitable for general shipment of materials which should
always be shipped in units having solid sides and ends

Certain lightweight materials may be transported in mesh sided baskets, provided

sufficient bracings are used in construction of the unit to constrain the material
being shipped, the mesh providing only an additional safety feature
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 MESH SIDED
CARGO BASKETS
cont’d

Any mesh fitted must be maintained flush and unbroken to prevent injury to
personnel

Suppliers who may wish to have mesh sided baskets approved for dedicated
material should contact the Cargo Handling Section who will advise on the
acceptability of these baskets. (for specified lightweight material only)

Forklift pockets should be fitted. The cargo should be balanced inside the basket
to avoid a turning movement onto the forklift
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 SHIPPING
COMPACT
HEAVY ITEMS
Occasionally, small loads (that are heavy) can cause extensive damage to their
carrying appliances and consequently be difficult to remove on arrival at their
destination

Any such loads, e.g. power slips/ elevators etc, should be well secured by lashing
or bracing (no fibrous means) into an open top or half-height container or basket
so as to prevent excessive movement during transit and also in a manner to
facilitate it’s removal by crane at it’s destination

The unit should have drainage holes and be fitted with forklift pockets
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 CONTAINERISATION OF RADIOACTIVE
SOURCES/CONTAINERS
To reduce the possibility of cargo handling incidents, the shipping
requirements in respect of radioactive sources of all types presented for
shipment by supply vessel are as follows:
(1) Packaging and labelling of radioactive sources/containers shall be in
accordance with The Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and
Marine Pollutants) Regulations SI 1990 No. 2605
(2) Radioactive source containers shall be transported in dedicated cargo
carrying units only
(3) The cargo carrying unit in (2) will be characterised by having the
following features:
(a) They shall be of distinctive design, being no larger than necessary to
carry the requisite number of sources and any other systems required
(b) They shall be of distinctive livery and bear the required labels, user
notes etc.
(c) They shall be closed (but by venting arrangements, on immersion in
water will sink quickly to the sea bed)
(d) They shall have door(s) with at least two mutually independent
securing methods, one of which shall be under lock and key, and
available for inspection
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 CONTAINERISATION OF RADIOACTIVE
SOURCES/CONTAINERS cont`d
(e) The CCU shall be fitted with a buoy and line recovery/marking system
capable of self deployment in case of loss overboard in depths encountered
in its operational area (on average this line length shall be 600ft). An
alternative would be a salt water activated pinger tuned to the bell rescue
frequency
(f) Individual source CCU’s inside the shipping CCU shall be secured by
chain, safety hook and shackle arrangement to an integral part of the
interior of the CCU. The source CCU referred to is the primary one, not
the aluminium CCU
(g) The chain for (f) shall only be of the length necessary to facilitate loading and
unloading operations.
(4) A Dangerous Goods Declaration similar to that held by the Cargo Handling
Section shall accompany each CCU presented for shipping
(5) 24 hours notice prior to shipping is required as per Harbour Regulations

Consignors of cargo are reminded that cargo presented unfit for shipping will
be rejected by the Cargo Handling Section and returned to the originator

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 CARGO
INTEGRITY
Containerised cargo consisting of items
of different weights are prone to damage
during transit if loaded incorrectly. To reduce the possibility of damage, the
following shall apply:

(1)When loading a CCU with varied items, consideration should be given to the
size, shape and weight of the goods, so that when packed and in transit, they
remain stationary within the CCU and arrive at there destination in a usable
condition

(2)If necessary, as well as loading lighter/more fragile goods on top of heavier

items, the heavier items should be separately secured to the container so that
more appropriate _______________________________________
lighter lashings can be used ton secure the lighter loads
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COMPACTORS

Offshore locations are requested not to continue filling the

compactor after the machine has been turned off, thus
leaving the charge box full of rubbish. This would prevent
an operator having to climb onto the compactor to remove
The rubbish by hand and would reduce the risk of injury
due to falling waste or cuts from sharp objects
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COMPACTOR
BAGS
Recently, there has been a gradual introduction, on smaller rigs/platforms of
using permanent offshore compactors. Generally these units use ‘single trip’
bags which are for the movement of the ‘galley waste’ only

Instances have occurred where these bags have been back loaded onto the decks
of supply vessels direct from the deck of the rig/platform. This practice is
forbidden. The bags shall only be back loaded in a suitable appliance

Although the above refers to ‘single trip’ bags there now exists’ multi trip’ bags
which are in common use. These bags are received, emptied, checked and then
re-used. The back loading rule above applies equally to this type of bag
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CUSTOMER: WORKS ORDER No:
UNIT No: DESCRIPTION:
TARE WEIGHT: S.W.L. P/LOAD: GROSS WT:
LENGTH: WIDTH: HEIGHT: NDT: LIFTING POINTS:
YES/NO

TEST CERT No: TEST DATE: LAST EXAM DATE:

SLING No: DESCRIPTION:

TEST CERT No: TEST DATE: LAST EXAM DATE:

S.W.L.: P/L TOP LEG: BOTTOM LEGS:

MASTER LINK: QUAD LINK:
TOP LEG DIAMETER: BOTTOM LEG DIAMETER:
TOP LEG WIRE: BOTTOM LEG WIRE:
TOP LEG LENGTH: BOTTOM LEG LENGTH:
SHACKLE NUMBERS:
DESCRIPTION: S.W.L.: P/L:
CHECKLIST ACCEPTABLE REASON FOR REJECTION
YES/NO

1.ALL ACCESSABLE LOAD BEARING WELDS YES/NO

2.MAIN S TRUCTUR FORCORROS ION/DAMAGE YES/NO
3.TOP RAILS ROOF S ECTIONS YES/NO
4.UPRIGHT CORNER POS TS YES/NO
5.FLOOR S UPPORT RAIL MEMBERS YES/NO
6.FLOOR PLATES DRAINAGE HOLES YES/NO

7.LIFTING POINTS TO BS 7072 YES/NO

8.DOOR HINGES LOCKING BARS YES/NO
9.DOOR S EALS YES/NO

10.SIDE WALLS MES H FOR HOLE DAMAGE YES/NO

11.LIFTING S ET AND S HACKLES YES/NO
12MARKINGS AND DATA PLATE YES/NO

13.FORK POCKETS IF APPLICABLE YES/NO

14.VERIFY TARE WEIGHT YES/NO
15.ELECTRIC LIGHT FITTED YES/NO
16.CABLE AND ELECTRIC BOX YES/NO

17.INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC CHECK SYSTEM YES/NO

TEST ENGINEER: DATE: SIGNATURE:

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