LIFTING EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

PROCEDURE
THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF CARGO NET

DOCUMENT TITLE : Thorough Examination of Cargo Net

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DATE : 12-07-2017
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1. INTRODUCTION:
This Procedure has been prepared to comply the essential safety and
inspection requirements as per the Harmonized standard, Machinery Directive,
LOLER and Local Regulation.

2. SCOPE:
This Procedure details the general requirements and thorough examination of
Cargo Net.

3. TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE:

The Manager/Supervisor shall ensure that personnel performing this thorough
examination are proficient in these instructions. As a minimum, the individual
establishes proficiency by performing the process at least once. Using check
lists or reports, as on-the-job training under the supervision of someone
certified in this process.
Training for this process is defined as continuous monitoring of personnel
involved in thorough examination. A person is not to be certified until all the
defined trainings has taken place and the trainer is satisfied that the trainee
can carry out the process independently.

4. TERMS & DEFINITIONS:

Cargo Net: Cargo net is the type of net made up of thick rope usually of
rectangular, square or circular shapes, with cinched ropes extending from
the corners and or from the edges in some design. It is used in transferring
cargo to and from ships.
Safe Working Load (SWL): Maximum load in which the CARGO NET is rated
to sustain under specific service conditions.
Factor of Safety (F.O.S): Integer quotient between the final test load in the
cyclic top lift test and the SWL value rounded down.
Competent Person: Designated person, trained, qualified, and practical
experience to thoroughly examine the lifting equipment’s.

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5. REFERENCES:
BS 6756: 1986 – Specification of fibre rope cargo nets.
LOLER 1998 – Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment
Regulations - Approved Code of Practice
Local Lifting Regulation – ADMA – Code of Practice for Lifting
Operations CP-113 Rev.1, PRO-141 & 142

6. GENERAL & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT OF CARGO NET:

All categories of cargo net shall be manufactured from fibre ropes covered
by a written specification. The cargo net manufacturer shall have an
authorized statement of conformity for each separate batch of materials.
The size of the individual component shall be derived by the manufacturer
and the final SWL or WLL shall be given with appropriate testing.

7. THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF CARGO NET:

The primary purpose of thorough examination is to ensure that a cargo net is
safe to be taken into, or to continue in, use. It is in addition to any inspection
carried out as a part of the maintenance regime and is a statutory requirement.
Thorough Examination are classified as follows referring LOLER Regulation 9.,
Before being put into use for the first time a cargo net must be thoroughly
examined to ensure that it is safe to use. Cargo net shall be thoroughly
examined as follows.,

Break Load Test: Cargo Net shall be subjected maximum break load test to
verify the structural integrity of cargo net. Sample piece shall be taken from each
batch and subjected to break load test. The testing shall be carried out as per
the manufacturer instruction.,
A sample piece shall be taken from each batch and a test load of 6 x SWL shall
be loaded to the cargo net and it should withstand and hold the load even if
some breaking happens on the rope or joints for not less than 5 minutes.
Proof Load Test: Proof Load test shall be carried out as the part of periodic
examination as the discretion of competent person or as per local governing
body to assess the continued integrity of the lifting beam, considering its age,

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usage, conditions and operating environment. The magnitude of load shall be

2 x SWL.
Thorough Visual Inspection: A thorough visual examination shall be carried out
on no load condition and the following shall be examined.,
• Examination shall be carried out in a proper lighting and by a competent
person.
• Cargo net shall be traceable with unique identification number, WLL,
Name of the Manufacturer’s/Fabricator, Manufacturer’s Certificate of
Conformity and Proof Load Test Certificates.
• Check for fibre rope worn out, breaks, damage and stretch due to
overloading.
• Check for all the joints, edges and side rope for any damage.

Thorough Examination interval: The statutory maximum intervals of 6 months

and may be reduced, considering environmental factors or the general age
and condition of the frame etc. The decision to reduce the interval between
thorough examinations may be made by the competent person, owner or
user.

8. REPORTING & CERTIFICATION:

After satisfactory completion of examination, certificate shall be issued for each
cargo net.
However, a Defect report will be issued for cargo net failing to meet the
acceptance criteria of thorough examination.
The certificate shall contain at least the following information.
• The name and address of the manufacturer or where applicable the
authorized representative.
• The number and part of the Conforming Harmonised standard.
• The description of the cargo net including all component parts.
• The SWL of the cargo net.
• Factor of Safety
• Details of any Break load test and Proof Load test carried out.

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9. RECORDS:
Record No. Description Retention Period
L4-AST-LE-101 Certificate of Test and Thorough Examination8years
L4-AST-LE-102 Certificate of Thorough examination 8 years
L4-AST-LE-100 Inspection Report 8 years

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10. CARGO NET - INSPECTION CHECK LIST

OWNER: DATE:

LOCATION SURVEYOR

SERIAL NO: TYPE

SWL MAKE

Satisfactory/Not
ITEM DESCRIPTION REMARKS
Satisfactory
1 Mesh Rope
2 Side Rope
3 Joints
4 Lifting points
5 Break Load test (if applicable)
6 Proof Load test (if applicable)

Remarks (if any):

INSPECTED BY (SIGNATURE)

INSPECTOR(NAME):

INSPECTION DATE:

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