Loading heavy lift

PREPARATION
– as per CSS/ CSM/ SOLAS ch. VI/2

– info from shipper (mass, dimensions, cog/diag, securing points, bedding, lifting points)
– capacity plan, stability booklet, load density, visibility, working spaces
– loading instrument, check stability diff conditions. Run simulation. GM, SF, BM, TF, visibility, FSE
– lashing, msl, dunnage, strong points, rigging plan
– derricks swl, test, limit switches, winches,
– mast stay taut

PRIOR

– risk assessment, all required crew informed, dept. informed
– extra DG standby
– FSE, upright, even keel
– lay out dunnage,
– only req personnel on board
– safety sector made
– no craft alongside
– gangway up
– mooring lines not too tight, but not too slack
– winch operator experienced
– winch in double gear
– rig steady lines
– inspect strong points on heavy lift
– check for damage
– railings removed

DURING
– officer at LI
– no other ops (ballast or loading during the time)
– fore/aft direction
– expect list initially and after
– avoid jacking
– only one person signalling

AFTER
– check lashings
– sliding 25 degree
– tipping 45-60 degree
– no securing ends, loop lashing
– timber shoring to prevent sliding