INVESTIGATION IN TO MARINE LIFTING PLANT

Investigation In To Marine Lifting Plant

Investigation In To Marine Lifting Plant

1- Marine Lifting Plant identification of the requirement and application and inspection standard testing4

Competence5

Lifting of personnel6

Routine lifts7

Non-routine lifts8

2- The Lifting Plant, equipment, and gear?14

Costing27

Securing for Sea32

Loadspreading and Supporting Grillages33

Certification and Regulations36

Location in UK40

North Sea Barges40

Culture/working environment44

Ten questions for a safe lift48

The Golden Rule of lifting49

Application of Colour Codes54

Bibliography56

INVESTIGATION IN TO MARINE LIFTING PLANT

1- Marine Lifting Plant identification of the requirement and application and inspection standard testing

It is recommended that this guidance be applied to all mechanical lifting and hoisting activities in the E&P industry, except: Drilling crown block, travelling block and top drive operations; Goods and personnel elevators; Ship anchor handling, marine towing, and routine ship operations not directly associated with E&P activities • (eg, ship maintenance); Earthmoving equipment and operations;• Tree cutting & associated movement of lumber;• Helicopter lifting operations

Fall protection and rope access

All lifting operations shall have a lift plan supported by an analysis of the hazards and risks. Lift plans may be separate documents or can be part of other documents. The detail required is related to the risk and complexity of the lift. Frequent or routine tasks may only require a generic lift plan supported by an onsite risk assessment and team briefing whereas other lifts may need significant engineering design effort. Generic lift plans may be appropriate for a series of similar or routine lifts within specified limits but shall be formally reviewed and re-issued periodically. (Julian Backer 2007 Pp. 113-119)

The lift plan shall clearly address, but not be limited to, the following: The type and number of personnel required, their specific roles and competences, and how they will be briefed; The nature and weight of the load and lifting points; Pick up and set down points and constraints such as space and stacking; Equipment required and certification checks; Step-by-step instructions; Communication methods to be used; Emergency and rescue plans; Restrictions on the lift such as weather, light, sea state, etc.; (Clark, G. H. 2000 Pp. 170-177)

Competence

IMCA Competence Assurance & Assessment: Guidance Document and Competence Tables OMHEC Standard - Competence and skills requirements for Enterprise of Competence of Offshore Cranes• OMHEC Training Standard - Certificate of Expertise Requirements for skills and competence for Crane Operators and Banksmen Offshore. Equipment API Spec 2C Offshore Cranes: Norsok R-002-CR Common Requirements - Lifting Equipment Norsok R-002-CR Equipment Data Sheets Statoil Offshore Cranes - Additional Requirements to NS-EN-13852-1 BP Guidance on Lifting Equipment Supply, Control and Operations IMCA Guidance on the Management of Life Cycle maintenance of non-man-riding wire ropes• IMCA Guidance on underwater air lift bags• BS EN 13852-1:2004 Cranes. Offshore cranes. General purpose offshore cranes - available from BSI The Crosby Catalogue - Lifting Accessories: Bridon - Wire Rope Specialists: • Australian Standards (all Australian standards below are available from Australian Standards • AS 1418.1-2002 Cranes, hoists and winches - General requirements-- AS 2550.5-2002 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Mobile cranes-- AS 4991-2004 Lifting devices-- AS ...