Guidance on the selection, safe use and inspection of high performance fibre slings used for engineered lifts

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 1.1 - February 2024

This document provides detailed guidance on the selection, safe use, and inspection of high-performance fibre slings (HPFS) used for engineered lifts in offshore environments.

Contents

  • Definitions

  • Introduction

  • High Performance Sling (HPFS) Selection

  • Fibre Sling Use

  • Inspection and Discard of a Fibre Sling

  • References

  • Appendices

    • Specimen RFQ Template

    • Materials Used for the Construction of HPFS


Revision

  • Rev. 1.1 - February 2024
    Refresh of preface, reference links and layout, but no change to content
  • Rev. 1 - August 2020
    Revision to reflect current practices
  • Rev. 0.1 - April 2017
    Minor amendment to section 2.5.1
  • Rev. 0 - December 2016
    Initial publication