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  • Lifting terminology: Appropriate marking on diving equipment

    The Lifting & Rigging Committee reviewed comments on the terminology used in IMCA’s Diving documents and on diving equipment.

    Revision 0.2 | October 2024


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    Other

    • Scope

    • Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

    • Objectives

    • Application

    • The Competent Person

    • Initial Supply

    • In-Service Inspection and Examination

    • Period Examination and Test

    • Retention of Certification

    • Maintenance

    • References

    • Appendices

      • Categories of Competence Person

      • Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Portable Equipment Lifting Structure and Lifting Sets

      • Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Subsea Package

      • Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Miscellaneous Equipment

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:August 2024 Reason:Lifting terminology updated Revision:Rev. 1.3
    Date:January 2024 Reason:Preface, bookmarking and references updated; no changes to content Revision:Rev. 1.2
    Date:February 2019 Reason:Small amendment to appendix 3 Revision:Rev. 1.1
    Date:January 2019 Reason:Remove the necessity for ROV dismantling for unnecessary NDE on frame and align with DNG GL-ST-E2.7 series of standards Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:October 2016 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. 0
    • Glossary of Terms
    • Introduction
    • Scope
    • Background
    • Health and Safety
    • Principles of Operation - How Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT) Works
    • Parameters
    • Verification and Calibration
    • Manufacturers' Operating Guidelines
    • Competence and Training
    • Interpretation of Data
    • MRT Trace Reports
    • Rejection Criteria
    • Recording and Retention of Records
    • References
    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:July 2024 Reason:Complete document revision to remain current with industry practice Revision:Rev. 2
    Date:February 2024 Reason:Amendment to MRT definition and addition of MFL definition; updating preface, reference links and layout Revision:Rev. 1.1
    Date:October 2018 Reason:Extensive document revision which includes rejection criteria and MRT equipment operator levels of competence and training Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:August 2009 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev.
    • Glossary
    • Introduction
    • Background
    • General Principles for Lifting Equipment
    • Selection of Equipment
    • Immersion Policy
    • Information and Data Requirements
    • Transportation, Storage and Control
    • Use of Chain Lever Hoists Underwater
    • Equipment User Competence
    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:May 2024 Reason:Page 2 updated, glossary added; no change to content Revision:Rev. 3.1
    Date:June 2023 Reason:Document restructured and now includes a policy for single- and multi-immersion. Added chain lever hoist criteria specifically designed for multiple immersion. Revision:Rev. 3
    Date:June 2017 Reason:Minor editorial changes throughout. Changes to sections 4.1, 4.6, 7.3 on length of time the lever hoist is in service, and section 7.4 Revision:Rev. 2
    Date:February 2008 Reason:To reflect on experience gained by the industry in using the guidance and to incorporate lessons learnt during investigations into lever hoist incidents over the past five years. It contains a new section 7 on the use of chain lever hoists underwater Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:June 2002 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev.

  • Crane frictional component exchanges

    The caution to be taken when renewing brake frictional components – such as brakes, clutch pads, and discs.

    March 2024


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