GANGWAY LOAD TESTING IN UAE
To get the periodic survey, annual and 5-yearly load testing inspection and certification of ships’ gangways, accommodation ladders, pilot ladders, Billy Pugh, personnel transfer baskets, suspension systems, offshore platforms, and landing surfaces, EIWAA is the right choice for third-party services. Handrails, stanchions, steps, walkways, storage securing arrangements, and truss assemblies are being tested by calibrated water weights as per ship classification rules of SOLAS, LR, ABS, BV, NK, and DNV. Our pre-inspection methodology includes a thorough visual examination and health check of steps, walkways, handrails, davit arms, winch and wire rope, platform hinges and pins, and welds. Ship classification rules, SOLAS, LEEA, and LOLER cover the scope of,
- SOLAS Chapter II: Specifies the requirements of structural integrity, periodic inspection, regular survey, load testing inspection, and certification in shipboard access equipment.
- IMO MSC1/Circ.1331: Specifies the requirements and methods of construction, maintenance, load testing, inspection, and certification of accommodation ladders and gangways onboard ships and vessels.
- IMO Resolution A.1045(27) specifies the safety requirements of pilot ladders and pilot transfer arrangements.
- ILO Convention No. 133: Specifies the requirements and methods of construction, maintenance, load testing, inspection, and certification of pilot ladders and gangways.
- DNV-ST-0378: Covers the scope of load testing of access equipment like gangways, accommodation ladders, pilot ladders, offshore personnel transfers, and platforms by calibrated water bags, sausage bags, and solid test weights.
- Class NK/ABS/LR: Covers the scope of load testing of all access equipment of personnel transfer baskets and accommodation ladders.
ACCOMMODATION LADDER LOAD TEST
EIWAA performs the annual/periodic/5-yearly load testing inspection and certification of accommodation ladders or other critical access systems at SWL or proof load capacity by calibrated water bags or solid test weights. We are certifying the Billy Pugh, or personnel transfer basket, by load testing inspection every 6 months or 1 year at anchorages, offshore and marine ports. Our ship classification rules-approved inspection engineers verify the structural integrity, weld joints, flooring, rigging, and slinging by calibrated test weights, dynamometer load cells, pull testing equipment, etc., as per SOLAS and ship classification rules.
PILOT LADDER LOAD TESTING IN UAE
EIWAA Marine Services offers Pilot ladder load testing by static load testing methods applied to ladder steps and side ropes by capsule-type portable water bags or solid test weights. Deflection measurement before/after load testing shall be measured by a laser deflection meter to measure any permanent deformation/failures. Pilot ladder load testing conducts every 5-year inspection by water weights and water bags to know the structural integrity inspection and load withstanding capacity. Guidelines, ship classification rules, and regulations classifying the pilot ladder load testing requirements are
- Dubai Ports Authority: Focused on the guidelines for pilot boarding and ladder rigging inspection requirements acceptable by the IMO regulations.
- Fujairah Port Authority: Fujairah Port approved documents of NTM 148 specify the requirements that pilot ladders and other associated marine equipment comply with the requirements of SOLAS standards and IMO resolution A.1045(27).
- SOLAS Chapter Regulation 23: This is the regulation for pilot transfer arrangements enabling pilots to embark and disembark safely. Pilot ladder load testing inspection and certification shall be performed regularly for safe embarkation/disembarkation.
- IMO Resolution A.1045(27) specifies the requirements of pilot transfer arrangements in construction, materials, step spacing, man ropes, etc.
- ISO 799-1:2019 (Pilot ladders—Part 1): Focusing on pilot ladder load testing inspection and certification, including design, materials, and construction requirements.
BILLY PUGH INSPECTION IN UAE
EIWAA provides Billy Pugh inspection and certification, which covers structural integrity inspection and certification, thorough examination, etc., by periodic or 5-yearly testing. 6-month or bi-annual inspection and certification of Billy Pugh involves inspection of structural and mechanical component inspection, rope/wire fittings inspection, rigging attachments and fasteners inspection, etc. When we get an inquiry for personnel transfer basket load testing inspection and certification from a ship owner, we are following ship classification rules for checking lifting gears, proof of design/inspection regime, and formal risk assessment for the route/conditions of transfer. EIWAA provides periodic and annual/biannual inspection and load testing of personnel transfer baskets and Billy Pugh at cargo ships, vessels, and offshore rigs by water weights and water bags. Ship classification rules, codes, and standards of personnel transfer basket load testing and Billy Pugh inspection are,
- Billy Pugh Manufacturer Guidance: Following X 904 recommended practice and refurbishment instructions of Billy Pugh inspection, maintenance, and refurbishment with detailed information on refurbishment limits, rigging, tag lines, WLL, in-service, etc.
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926.550(G)(4): Focused on additional controls or use of personnel platforms that meet the regulatory requirements of suspended platforms under ship classifications.
- DNV Ship classification: Billy Pugh operational guidance of less risky transfer solutions to enhance the fall protection and risk assessments.