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ItoRO no. 09 - Requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear
Geldigheid:21-10-2025 t/m Versie:◀5/5vergelijk Status: Geldig vandaag

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Legend / Explanation of abbreviations:

  • ASP: authorized service provider

  • EC: European Commision

  • EKH: Erkende Keuringsinstantie Hijswerktuigen

  • IACS: International Association of Classification Societies

  • IMO: International Maritime Organisation

  • ISO: International Organization for Standardization

  • ItoS: Information to Shipping

  • NDT: Non-destructive testing

  • NeRF: Netherlands Regulatory Framework

  • NSI: Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate

  • OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer

  • RO: Recognised Organisation

  • UR: Unified Requirement

2 Scope of authorization

The NSI has formally authorized a number of service providers in the Netherlands, which can found here. As follows from paragraph 4.3, the ship operator shall not be the service provider for five-year thorough examination.

The NSI has authorized a limited number of ROs, which can be found here. In accordance with paragraph 7.4.3 of the Resolution, the NSI will accepts service providers authorized by any of its ROs to perform services on board a ship (regardless the ship being classed by the same RO authorizing the service provider). The ROs authorization certification shall clearly refer to the Resolution or IACS UR Z17, as may be revised or amended.

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3 Compliance of attending personnel

The attending personnel from an authorized service provider on board ships under Dutch flag, shall provide documented evidence indicating certification in accordance with paragraph 8.1 of the Resolution for the make(s) and type(s) of equipment to be worked on.

Depending on the configuration of the relevant equipment on board the above may result in more than one authorized service supplier or manufacturer being necessary.

3.1 Cases where the manufacturer is no longer in business or no longer provides technical support

Following paragraph 7.3 of the Resolution, in cases where the manufacturer is no longer in business or no longer provides technical support, the NSI accepts service providers, provided that the RO acting on behalf of the NSI is satisfied that they comply with chapter 7 of the Resolution and in addition the following is applicable:

  1. the personnel performing the maintenance and service has at least two years of servicing experience with different manufacturer's equipment; and

  2. service personnel has followed training on several manufacturer's equipment (at least two manufacturers); and

  3. The service provider shall maintain a record system which provides traceability of work carried out and parts used. All spare parts used shall preferably be original manufacturer's spare parts. If original spare parts are not available anymore, other parts may be used provided that such parts are at least equivalent to part to be replaced, such to the satisfaction of the attending surveyor of the RO. In cases where repairs are major, e.g. when a complete winch must be exchanged, any replacement equipment shall be certificated in accordance with the Marine Equipment Directive (2014/90/EC as amended)

In cases where the RO is not satisfied that the above conditions are fully met, subject service shall be witnessed by the surveyor of the RO, after case by case acceptance by the NSI.

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3.2 In case of non-availability of authorized service providers

In case of non-availability of authorized service providers, the NSI will only consider acceptance in such cases under the following conditions:

  • Case by case, acceptance by the NSI necessary;

  • Clear evidence that there is no service personnel from an ASP available on location;

  • Conditions under paragraph 3.1 to be confirmed;

  • Service conducted by service personnel shall be witnessed by the RO surveyor;

  • The manuals / instructions / guides are from the OEM shall be available.

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4 The 5 Yearly load testing of the on-load release gear by hydraulic means

In cases where the owners want to perform the 5 yearly load-testing or load testing after intermediate overhaul of the on-load release gear, required by SOLAS regulation III/20.11.2.2, by means of hydraulic testing, instead of testing by regular means (using the lifeboat as test weight with added weight), the NSI accepts this under the following conditions:

  • The OEM has to provide a statement confirming that the hydraulic testing of the on-load release gear in combination with their additional instructions for the inspection of subject on-load release gear, their connection and the associated lifeboat-construction, are considered equivalent to load testing by regular means1;

  • Subject testing and associated inspection are performed by or (where applicable) under direct supervision of the OEM. The service engineer of the OEM reports that the testing and associated inspection have been performed in accordance with the OEM procedures and are in compliance with SOLAS regulation III/3.25 (the Resolution);

  • The lifeboat hull, with special attention to the high stress areas like the connections of the on-load release gear, all after having been cleaned and otherwise prepared, is to be visually checked by the EOM in accordance with its own instructions;

  • When cracks are found in the hull, the RO has to be informed and the structural condition is to be further verified by both the OEM and RO;

  • NDT of the on-load release gear and foundation inside the lifeboat to be performed by a 3rd party company to be accepted by the RO. The NDT schedule shall be reviewed and agreed by the RO and NDT testing to be performed in combination with the 5 yearly load test;

  • The weight of the lifeboats to be measured at least 5 yearly in line with the load-testing of the on-load release gear. This to determine that the weight of the lifeboat is still in line with the design limits for which the on-load release gear, including its connection to the lifeboat and the launching appliance have been designed. When the lifeboats have increased weight which cannot be explained but is still within the design limit, the weighting interval has to be lowered and the cause to be investigated by the OEM. (see ItoS – SOLAS Chapter III – Life-saving appliances and arrangements for information);

  • A history folder with the service reports, NDT results, findings, repairs and other maintenance for each lifeboat is to be kept on-board by the owner to provide a clear overview of the aging and maintenance condition of the lifeboat hull, on-load release gear and other parts.

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5 Requirements for loose launching appliances of lifeboats and (fast) rescue boats

5.1 Defining launching appliances

The slings, hooks, shackles and other means connecting the falls with the hook/connecting point of the Lifeboats, rescue boats and fast rescue boats are considered a part of the launching appliances. This means that the requirements of SOLAS regulation III/20.11.1 have to be applied for this equipment.

Foul weather recovery strops and hanging off pendants are considered part of the launching appliances and have to be in compliance with SOLAS regulation III/20.11.1.

The fall is the wire on the drum which is directed along the sheaves and this wire must be in compliance with SOLAS regulation III/20.4. All other parts of the launching appliances like the slings, hooks, shackles and other means are not considered a part of the fall.

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5.2 Maintenance and testing

All slings hooks, shackles and other means being part of launching appliances for Lifeboats, rescue boats and fast rescue boats must be inspected, maintained and tested in accordance with the instructions of the OEM. When no instructions are available the appliances have to be inspected and maintained as if it is lifting equipment.

When it is not possible to perform one of the following load tests every five year, the appliances have to be replaced at least every five years:

  • The five yearly loadtest in accordance with SOLAS regulation III/20.11.1.2; or

  • The five yearly loadtest in accordance with the standards of a RO for lifting appliances; or

  • The five yearly loadtest in accordance with the standards of the EKH for lifting appliances.

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5.3 Encased launching appliances

It is not allowed to use slings, hooks, shackles or other equipment which cannot be visually inspected like slings encased in plastic sheeting. When this equipment is already in use it has to be replaced as soon as possible and not later than before the first annual. When the actual age or condition of the equipment is unclear/unknown or this equipment is already more than five years old, it is not allowed to use it and must be replaced immediately.

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6 Position of the NSI regarding '(draft) standards'

The position of the NSI regarding (draft) standards (e.g. ISO 23678(:2022)) is that pending their recognition by IMO, such standards are not to be applied.

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