Ch 3- Deck handling equipment Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the fitting and operation of cargo handling appliances strictly governed by (3)?
A
- Relevant MS regulations
- Classification Society Standards
- COSWP
2
Q
What is a derrick?
A
An apparatus consisting of a mast or equivalent member held at the head by braces or by guys, with or without a boom, for use with a hoisting mechanism and operating ropes
3
Q
What is a crane?
A
A machine for lifting and lowering a load and moving it horizontally, with the hoisting mechanism an integral part of the machine. Cranes whether fixed or mobile are driven manually or by power.
