5.2 Winch
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1331 – Guidelines for Construction, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection/Survey of Means of Embarkation and Disembarkation – (11 June 2009) - Annex – Guidelines for Construction, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection/Survey of Means of Embarkation and Disembarkation - 5 Examination and Operational Test During Surveys Required by SOLAS Regulations I/7 and I/8 - 5.2 Winch

5.2 Winch

  5.2.1 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; and

  • .3 power supply system (motor).

  5.2.2 At every five-yearly survey, upon completion of the examination required by paragraph 5.2.1, the winch should be operationally tested with the specified maximum operational load of the accommodation ladder.

Parent topic: 5 Examination and Operational Test During Surveys Required by SOLAS Regulations I/7 and I/8
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