4 Modification of existing approved on-load hooks already fitted to a ship to incorporate FPDs
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4 Modification of existing approved on-load hooks already fitted to a ship to incorporate FPDs

 The shipowner or original equipment manufacturer should contact the Administration for approval before any modification, such as modifying existing lifeboats and hooks for oil and chemical tankers so that FPDs can be released from within the lifeboat, is made to a hook, lifeboat or davit to accommodate the use of FPDs. Any retesting of any equipment should be agreed and witnessed by the Administration or a recognized organization appointed by them and documented in the relevant approval file.

Parent topic: Annex – Guidelines for the Fitting and use of Fall Preventer Devices (FPDs)
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