Recommended practice on the use of chain lever hoists in the offshore subsea environment

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 3.1 - May 2024

Contents

  • 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

Revision

  • Rev. 3.1 - May 2024
    Page 2 updated, glossary added; no change to content
  • Rev. 3 - June 2023
    Document restructured and now includes a policy for single- and multi-immersion. Added chain lever hoist criteria specifically designed for multiple immersion.
  • Rev. 2 - June 2017
    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
  • Rev. 1 - February 2008
    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
  • Rev. - June 2002
    Initial publication