REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF MERCHANT SHIPPING
LEMESOS

Circular No. 12/2002

TEN 1/5
TEN 35
TEN 35/23
TEN 35/24

29 April 2002

All Recognized and Authorized

Classification Societies

All Owners, Managers

And Representatives of Ships
Under the Cyprus Flag

Subject: Inspection regulations for lifting appliances and elevators

I refer to the above subject and further to our Circular No. 15/2001, I wish to inform you
the following:

(1) The Republic of Cyprus has ratified the ILO Conventions 152 and 147 by virtue of
Laws 197 of 1987 and 13 (III) of 1995, respectively. Part V of the latter contains a general
provision with regard to the prevention of occupational accidents.

(2) Circular 15/2001 is superseded by this circular. The Department of Merchant

Shipping has prepared draft regulations for the inspection of lifting appliances and
elevators on board Cyprus flag vessels. These regulations will apply to:

(a) Cargo ships having an overall capacity of 100 G.T or more and
(b) Passenger ships, irrespective of capacity, if they have lifting appliances.

Consequently, all lifting appliances and elevators and their loose gears, which are
permanently installed on the above mentioned categories of ships must be approved,
tested and certified, not later than the first annual or renewal class survey after the 1st
June 2002. They must also be subject to a periodical inspection and test in accordance
with these regulations, which are attached herewith.

(3) As regards lifting appliances of existing ships for handling non cargo items (e.g.
provisions cranes, engine room gantry cranes, crew lifts, hose handling davits and other
fitting appliances), which are in good working condition, in case there are no approved
plans available, plan approval and design approval is not required unless they are

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necessary for conducting the relevant tests. The attending surveyor will conduct the
relevant tests to his satisfaction and issue the appropriate certificates.

(4) These inspections should be carried out by the classification societies which are
recognized by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.

(5) The present draft regulations for the inspection of ships´ lifting appliances and elevators
should be used as standing instructions to the owners and the recognized classification societies,
until the process of their approval is completed.

(6) Existing European Union standards governing the construction, installation and
safety inspection of all items described by these regulations may also be utilized.

S. S. Serghiou
Director

cc: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Works

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Maritime Offices of the Department of Merchant Shipping abroad
Diplomatic and Consular Missions of the Republic of Cyprus
Honorary Consular Officers of the Republic of Cyprus
Cyprus Shipping Association (Sea Rovers) Ltd
Union of Cypriot Shipowners
Cyprus Bar Association
Cyprus Shipping Council

YP/OE
 INSPECTION REGULATION FOR SHIP'S LIFTING APPLIANCES AND ELEVATOR

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Definitions

1. For the purposes of this Regulation, these terms are taken to mean:

(1) Competent Authority means the Minister of Communications and Works and the
organizations (Class Society) or persons appointed by the Minister.

(2) "Passenger Ship" – a ship which is carrying more than 12 passengers.

(3) "Cargo Ship" – a ship which does not carry passengers.

(4) "Lifting Appliances" – This terms includes, cranes, winches, derrick and derrick
masts, cargo and personnel elevators, as well as any other mechanism or
appliance that is permanently installed on board, which is used for lifting, loading
and unloading of cargo or supplies.

The following are not included in the term “lifting appliances”:

(a) the launching appliances of the life boats, inflatable life rafts, rescue boats
and common boats,

(b) the launching appliances of the passenger, crew and navigator

disembarkation ladders,

(c) the hoisting mechanism for the Suez floodlights,

The said mechanisms are not included in the term “lifting appliances” and are
inspected in accordance with current provisions.

(5) "Elevator" – The lifting appliance used for the vertical carriage of personnel or
supplies.

(6) "Recognized Organization" – (Classification Society). The inspection organization

which is recognized according to the Law 46 (I) 2001.

Implementation

2._(1) The lifting appliances on ships flying the Cyprus flag are inspected as to their positions
when in operation at regular intervals to ascertain that they work without danger to their
operators, the crew and workers general on board the ship. In particular, the elevators are
inspected according to the afore-mentioned Parts II.

(2) The above mentioned inspections are carried out:

(a) On cargo ships having an overall capacity of 100 G.T or more and

(b) Passenger ships, irrespective of capacity if they have lifting appliances.

(3) Ships which have not validly implemented the provisions of this present Regulation and do
not have Certificates of Suitability of Lifting Appliances and Elevators for Passenger Ships
or Book of inspection of Lifting Appliances for Cargo Ships or certificate of Fitness of Lifting
Appliances and Elevators of Cargo ships are not allowed to operate or use the lifting
appliances and Elevators on board the ship.

Initial Inspection

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3. The lifting appliances are inspected and tested prior to being put into operation, and their
maximum load capacity is confirmed with a Certificate of Suitability of Lifting Appliances and
Elevators for Passenger Ship or an Inspection Booklet for Cargo Ship Lifting Appliances, or
certificate of suitability of Lifting Appliances (for Non Cargo Handling) and Elevators for Cargo ship.

Periodical 5 yearly and yearly Inspections.

4. Ship’s lifting appliances, irrespective of their categories are inspected periodically as follows:

(1) Loaders, bearings, mast band of king posts and loaders, as well as all permanently fitted
appliances and parts which cannot be dismantled, are inspected every 12 months
(Annual Inspection) and examined in detail every five years (Five year Inspection) with
particular emphasis on non-visible parts taking the total load and which should be
examined after dismantling.

(2) Cranes, winches, tackle, iron hooks as well as any other part not covered in 4.1 are
examined visually and in detail every twelve months (Annual and periodical Inspection).

(3) The standards for the examination of elevators are more particularly described in
paragraph 10.

(4) Further, a periodical inspection to be carried out by the crew every three months and the
results to be recorded in the Official Log Book.

Construction materials

5. The material of the hooks, chains, wire ropes, blocks, tackle and other mechanisms, parts and
appliances should be of adequate strength, so as to be capable of fulfilling their working
obligations in safety. This will be confirmed by the certificate issued by the manufacturers or an
authorized Organization as per paragraph 36.

Maximum permitted load

6._(1) On each lifting appliance used on the ship, the maximum permitted load by its operators
should be clearly and visually marked. For marking, the term SWL (Safe Working Load)
should be indicated with the number of the maximum permitted load.

(2) Any change in the lifting appliance capability, in relation with the working radius of the lifting
appliance, should be noted on a table in a manner and position so as to be visible to the
operator.

(3) No lifting appliance is allowed to be loaded more than its maximum permitted load.

Protective Means

7._(1) Motors, wheel gears, torque transmitting appliances, electrical cables, and steam
pipes of lifting appliances should have protective means fitted in a manner so as not to
obstruct safe operation.

(2) Loader bases should be adequately supported to avoid movement or displacement of their
supports.

(3) Cranes, and winches, should be fitted with proper means so as to limit to the minimum the
danger of falling the cargo incidentally during the hoisting and lowering operations.

Chains and Related Mechanisms

8._(1) Chains and related mechanisms, elongated, modified or repaired with welding, should be
tested and examined again.

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 (2) Measures should be taken so that chains are not shortened by knots or are subject to
wastage due to
rubbing against other surfaces.

Lifting Appliances Operation

9._(1) No load is permitted to remain suspended on a lifting appliance if the operation of the
mechanism is not controlled by a competent personnel throughout the period the load will
remain suspended.

(2) Operators of lifting appliances should be experienced persons.

Elevators

10._(1) Installation-Maintenance: The elevators should be installed and maintained in accordance

with the manufacturer's instruction manual and drawings which are approved by the
competent authorities, or recognized Classification Society.

(2) Inspections:

(a) An initial inspection of the appliances is carried out by the competent authority or
recognized classification society, upon completion of installation, carrying out
operational inspection and tests, as foreseen in paragraph 34.

(b) The annual inspections are carried out each year and include examination and
testing with satisfactory results, as foreseen in paragraph 35 by the competent
authority or recognized classification society.

(3) Certificates: After each initial, or five year periodical inspection the competent authority
or recognized classification society will issue the corresponding relevant certificates
according to Annex 1 and III. The certificates are valid for five years and are endorsed
annually upon periodical annual inspection with satisfactory results.

Cargo Ships: Tonnage 100 gross tons or over and Passenger Ships Irrespective of Tonnage
Capacity.

11. Lifting appliances on cargo ships of tonnage 100 gross tons and over and Passenger ships
irrespective of tonnage capacity, are inspected and examined by the competent authority or
recognized classification society referred to in paragraph 36 according to the provisions of Part I
and II of this Regulation.

Load Testing

12. Load tests of ship's lifting appliances on board as implemented by the provisions of this Part,
are given in the following table:

Item Load Test

Group hoisting SWL up to 20 tons 25% in excess of the SWL
Hoisting mechanisms, adjusted, SWL exceeding 20 but not 5 tons in excess of the SWL
exceeding 50 tons
Hoisting mechanisms with SWL over 50 tons 10% in excess of the SWL
Wire Ropes
a) Operating load up to 10 tones 5 X Operating Load
b) Operating load above 10 tones 4 X Operating Load
Chains hooks, rings, adjusters, shackles, etc 2 x SWL
SWL ≤25T
Chains hooks, rings, adjusters, shackles, etc (1,22 x SWL) + 20 tons
SWL <25T
Pulley Blocks (single sheave blocks) 4 X SWL
Multiple sheave block with SWL ≤25Tt 2 x SWL

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 Multiple sheave block with SWL >25T≤160T (0,933 x SWL) + 27 tons
Multiple sheave block with SWL >160T 1,1 x SWL tons

Shipyard Auxiliaries

13. The provisions of this regulation are implemented on shipyard auxiliaries, over 100 gross tons
capacity fitted with lifting appliances, as on the shipyard auxiliaries which are used exclusively to
carry out loading/unloading and any other nature of lifting work, irrespective of capacity.

Ships under Foreign Flag

14._(1) Ships registered under foreign flag, sailing to Cyprus ports are checked by the Port State
Control with a view to ascertaining whether they have the certificate or register book which
is valid, issued by the competent authority of its flag country, or of an authorized
organization of its country, by which it verifies that the lifting appliances on board have
been tested and inspected, that they are capable of operation without danger to the
operators, the crew or any other individual boarding the ship.

(2) Foreign flag ships which do not have the above certificate or register cargo gear book,
are not allowed to carry out whatsoever loading/unloading work with their own lifting
appliances, if they do not first produce a declaration from the competent Authority of the
flag country, or from an authorized organization, that the lifting appliances on board the
ship are capable of operating in safety.

(3) If, within the provisions of this paragraph there are interruptions on foreign flag ships,
and there are delays in loading/unloading or sailing, the inspecting Authority is obliged to
inform the Consul of the country by the fastest possible method.

Shipyard Auxiliaries under foreign flag

15. The provisions of paragraph 13 are implemented accordingly and on the shipyard auxiliaries
sailing to Cyprus ports, under foreign flag, if they have lifting appliances on board.

Carrying out of Tests

16._(1) The test load is suspended from the lifting appliance using all parts used during normal
lifting operations of the mechanism.

(2) During test on the derrick, care should be taken during the test that it forms with the
horizontal level the smallest possible angle from which it can operate.

(3) After the load has been lifted the lifting machinery is revolved towards both sides of the
ship.

(4) If the lifting appliance motor is powered by electricity, the supply will be provided by the
ship's current, while provision of current on land is allowed only if it passes through the main
electricity supply panel of the main switchboard of the ship.

(5) During test the capability of the level and holding of the load is inspected in each desired
position.

(6) After the satisfactory lifting test there follows a detailed examination of the wire ropes,
blocks, rings, goose neck fittings and whatsoever other part, at the discretion of the
surveyor. Parts showing wear or deformation should be replaced.

(7) In the event of repairs, modifications or re-fitting of lifting mechanisms, as well as during the
five year inspection, they will be re-inspected as per the provisions of paragraph 3.

Where there is lack of movable weights, it is possible to use machinery or hydraulic accurate
dynamometers.

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 (8) The test is considered satisfactory, only when the indicator on the dynamometer under test
loads remains stable for 5 minutes. Special care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the
dynamometer used.

(9) In the event of replacement of wire ropes, a resistance certificate should be submitted by
the manufacturer.

Certificates and Cargo Gear Inspection Books

17._(1) After carrying out initial inspections with satisfactory results, the "Certificate of Fitness of
Lifting Appliances & Elevators of a Passenger Ship" is issued according to type in Annex I,
or "Inspection Book for Lifting Appliances on Cargo Ships" (Cargo Gear Book) according to
the type in Annex II, or “certificate of fitness of Lifting Appliances (for Non Cargo handling)
and Elevators on Cargo Ships over 100 GT” is issued according to type in Annex III are
issued, which are valid for five years, from the date of the initial inspection.

(2) “The Certificates of Fitness of Lifting Appliances and Elevators of Passenger and Cargo
Ships" or the Cargo Gear Book are to be endorsed by the competent authority or the
organization by which they will be issued every year, after carrying out the annual
inspection with satisfactory results.

(3) The validity of the above certificates or inspection book may be extended by three months,
if it is not convenient to carry out the corresponding periodical inspection. The extensions
will be issued after the approval of the competent authority to the organization that issued
the certificates or book.

(4) The yearly inspection may be carried out three months before, or after the date of the
expiry of the certificates or inspection book.

(5) After expiry of the fitness certificates or inspection book, periodical inspection is carried out.
If the results of this inspection are satisfactory, a new certificate is issued valid for five (5)
years or is worked out new five year endorsement of the inspections book.

PART II

ELEVATORS INSPECTIONS

Implementation

18._(1) The provisions of this chapter are implemented on all elevators, of ships which are
launched for the first time after the validity of this Regulation.

(2) For the elevator installations on ships, which have been launched and navigate prior to the
validity of this Regulation, only the requirements of paragraph 35 are implemented.

General

19._(1) The elevators are inspected and tested prior to being put into operation, in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and the requirements of this Regulation.

(2) Provisions or details which are according to other recognized models, will be accepted on
condition that they are equally successful in the requirements of this Regulation.

(3) Under the supervision of the Captain, necessary measures should be taken in the choice
and the designation from the ship's crew of one or more experienced personnel as
members of a specialist Committee, which will be responsible for the prevention of
accidents.

Operating Conditions

20._(1) Elevators with auxiliary equipment should be capable of operating in safety under sailing
o o.
conditions, rolling of at least + - 10 and pitching of at least + - 5 The manufacturer should
certify the unfavorable conditions of rolling and pitching under which the elevator can

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 operate.

(2) Apart from the above operating limits, the elevator and its auxiliary equipment should be
capable of resistance without wear when not in operation, in unfavorable weather
conditions movement of the ship. The operating systems should be manufactured and
operate satisfactorily under the ship's vibrations, speed changes and frequencies.
All the equipment should be able to withstand corrosion due to marine environment. The
elevator operation speed should not normally exceed 61m/min. Elevators with speeds
exceeding 61m/min, will be examined separately. The nominated load of the elevators is
their lifting capability and this should be calculated in relation with the inside net platform
area.
The nominated load should not be less than those noted in the following table:

Inside net platform area m2 Elevator Weight Kg.

1.25 450
1.50 550
1.75 680
2.00 820
2.25 905
2.70 1135
3.15 1360
3.50 1590
3.90 1815
4.30 2040
4.65 2270

Submission of Drawings and Design Calculations

21._(1) Plans, specifications and design calculations should be submitted in triplicate for approval as
referred to below. These will show analytically, the following:

(a) The construction and arrangements of the hoistway, including its size and the
position of the manufacturing data, the base of the elevator mechanism, supports, fire
extinguishers, rails and arms etc. together with the dynamo-indicator diagram in
which the size, direction and origin point of forces implementation which appear in the
installation of the elevator during its operation, including cases of high speed or free
falling.

(b) The construction of the hoistway, the entrance, doors, control and blocking system,
safety lighting provisions, ventilation and internal communications.

(c) Electrical installation including the motor of the elevator wheel facility, the electro-
generator, the wiring and protection provisions.

(d) The control of hydraulic systems, cylinders, hydraulic pumps and motors, as required
in hydraulic installations.

Hoistways

22._(1) Each elevator should operate within a special hoistway. The hoistway supports should be
sufficiently resistant to cope with all loads during its operation or ship´s movements. The
hoistways should be constituted of a steel diaphragm. Additionally on passenger vessels
the surrounding construction should be Class A fireproof as foreseen in SOLAS 74 as
amended, so as to obstruct the spread of flame or smoke from one deck to the other.

(2) Elevator hoistways which serve one or more levels and do not go through adjoining decks
(such as engine rooms, cargo holds) are allowed to be of an open type (e.g. suitably closed
with a metal grid or sheeting).

(3) Hoistway openings should be protected by doors of the same construction as the hoistway
and be fire resistant. When two elevators work in hoistways which are adjacent, the joint
dividing area does not need to be insulated. The hoistway interior should be constructed, and

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 in such a position, so as to obstruct water, while the hoistway doors should not be exposed to
open decks.

(4) The only parts allowed to be in the interior of the hoistway, are those which are part of the
elevator installation (guide rails and jaws, stairs, balance weights, rails etc., hoistway
electrical supply, inspection provisions etc.).

Guide Rails

23._(1) Elevators should be fitted with guide rails – guides to the chamber and guide rails guides to
the balance weight (pull mechanism) which should not extend so that it will not be possible
for the guided parts to be found further than the edges of the guide of the guide rails, when
the chamber is at its terminally stage of passage.

(2) The guide rails, brackets, connection coverings etc.) should be made of steel. The guide
rails supports should be suitably fitted and the distance between them not greater than
2.5m.

(3) The guide rails of the chamber and the balance weights, should be suitable to cope with
the load which they will carry during the operation of safety provisions of the chamber or
the balance weights, under trial conditions or by loads which will be arisen by the ship's
movements as described in paragraph 24, without provoking permanent distortion.

Hoistway Doors

24._(1) The hoistway doors consist of two horizontal moving sheets, which leave openings in the
middle and can be operated either mechanically or manually. Other types of hoistway
doors (plain horizontally moving sheets or revolving round one side, double revolving,
vertical sliding etc.) are accepted on condition that their design and installation are equally
successful. The doors should have guides on the top and bottom parts and should
completely cover the hoistway opening. Safety systems should be installed in the doors by
which they may be fixed closed or open ( according to circumstance) when the rolling
conditions of the ship are unfavorable and exceed the limits referred to in paragraph 24 of
this Regulation.

(2) Further, the doors must be in accordance with the following requirements:

(a) Capable of working from the inside of the hoistway without the use of special tools.

(b) In the event of the elevator stopping in an abnormal position, that they work outside
of the hoistway, only with special tools.

(c) They should close automatically, when the chamber for whatsoever reason leaves its
boarding level.

(d) To be combined with the safety system so as to avoid movement of the chamber, in
the event that the doors are not closed.

(3) Each door which is operated manually, should be fitted with a control window made of clear
2
glass with a wire grid of an area from 160 up to 320 cm .

(4) The emergency doors or accesses for inspection and maintenance, should be of a type
revolving around the vertical axle, so that they should open outwards. All these doors should
be made of steel and be connected to an elevator control system so that the operation of the
elevator is possible only when the doors are closed.

Chamber Skeleton and Casing

25._(1) The chamber skeleton, the platform and casing should be of metal construction, designed to
withstand the applied forces of the nominated load and the chamber movement in normal
operation, as well as the operation of safety systems. The chamber skeleton should lead to
the guide rails with slides or cylinders attached to the top and bottom parts of the skeleton.
The slides or cylinders should be suitably designed, fitted and strengthened so as to
withstand the strain brought about by the ship's movements. The platform and casing of
the chamber should be of non-perforated material, strengthened and fitted to the chamber
skeleton.

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 (2) When the chamber is used for the transfer of people with special needs, it should be
designed and constructed for this use.

(3) The chamber doors should be horizontally sliding, with an opening in the center of a
construction similar to that described in paragraph 28, for the hoistway doors, including
immobilization systems, safety, control windows for manually operated doors, excepting the
requirements for fire resistance.

(4) Every mechanical door must be fitted a protection appliance on each side, which will re-open,
in the event of jamming. The operation of this appliance should apply to the whole length of
the door.

(5) The ceiling or the sides of the chamber and in places so as to ensure ease of escape, there
should be escape hatch of suitable size. The cover of the escape opening should open
outwards with a handle on both sides only for crew elevators and should be fitted with a
system for total switching off of electrical supply to the elevator mechanism but not to the
lighting system, so that the elevator ceases operation when the doors are open. This system
should be armed manually and its arming only possible when the cover is closed and
secured. Further, there should be a handrail around the perimeter of the interior chamber,
apart from the entrance area.

(6) Damper springs, hydraulic or other type, should be fitted under all elevators’ chambers.

(7) Suitable openings to ensure ventilation of the chamber.

(8) In every elevator chamber there should be a fixed metal panel in bas-relief wording, depicting
the safety load of the elevator in kg and number of persons. On the chamber skeleton there
should a metal panel firmly fixed, with bas-relief depicting the following information:

(a) Weight of the whole chamber, including the grips and all auxiliary equipment which
are installed in the chamber.

(b) Nominated load and speed.

(c) The wire rope specifications, as referred to in paragraph 31. The name of the
manufacturer and date of installation.

Elevator Safety

26._(1) For every chamber is required a braking system fitted to the skeleton, which should activate
automatically in the event of overspeed or free falling, by putting pressure mechanically on
the guide rails. It should not be necessary to use electrical or hydraulic or pneumatic power
to activate the brake. The brake will be de-activated, only with an upward movement of the
elevator, and generally should work according to the following chart:

Operating Speed
Nominated speed Active brake Brake length
m/min m/min mm
38.0 53 380
45.5 64 410
53.5 76 480
61.0 85 560

(2) Also, it is required the existence of a system for checking overloading which will exclude
movement of the chamber when it is overloaded by 5% more than that foreseen.

Balance Weights

27. The balance weights in elevators with sheave bearing should be fitted with a solid skeleton,
designed so that the weights will remain safe in their positions and be seated in a suitable form on
the ship.

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 The balance weights should lead to each guide rail, with sliding or wheeled impedance to the top
and bottom part of the skeleton. A brake similar at operation to that specified for the elevators’
chambers, should be fitted to the skeleton of every balance weight. The corridor of the balance
weights should be protected with wire mesh with removable pieces, so that they are accessible for
inspection.

Lower Hoistway Area

28. Every elevator should be equipped with a lower hoistway section, which will consist of the
section of the hoistway which extends from the lower disembarkation level to the bottom of the
hoistway. The depth of this section should be enough for installation and access to all parts of the
elevator which are fitted there, and for excessive descent and compression of the elevator.
Access to the elevator area is allowed from the lower door or by a special door constructed for the
purpose. This section should be fitted with a permanent light fixture and safety facilities for when
the elevator is not in operation.

Engine Room

29. The existence of an engine room is required for each elevator for housing of the lifting
mechanism, other equipment and control instruments necessary for its operation. The engine room
should be of steel construction, with permanent safe approaches to it and permanent lighting. In
the engine room parts immediately connected with the operation of the elevator are allowed to be
installed.

Lifting Mechanism

30._(1) Lifting mechanisms should be of a sheave bearing type and the nominated speed should
not exceed 61 meters per minute. Each lifting mechanism should be fitted with brake
bearings which will be operated by springs which should be capable of controlling the
maximum allowable load (nominated load and chamber weight) plus 25% of the nominated
load. The brakes should be released by electrical or hydraulic power (in each case) of the
lifting mechanism.

(2) The mechanism should be housed in an anti-vibratory base, so as not to transfer vibrations to
the ship.

Wire Rope Suspension

31._(1) Wire rope suspension should be constructed of steel wire and be certified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for use in elevators. The minimum number of wire ropes
to be used are three (3). The minimum diameter of wire rope suspension is 12.7 mm.
The minimum safety co-efficient should be in accordance with the following chart:

Wire Rope Speed Minimum safety

m/min co-efficient
15.0 7.60
22.5 7.75
30.0 7.95
37.5 8.10
45.0 8.25
52.5 8.40
60.0 8.60

(2) On the ceiling of the elevator skeleton there should be a specification panel with the
following information:

(a) Number of wire ropes

(b) Diameter of wire ropes.

(c) Wire rope resistance

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 (d) Wire rope breaking load

(3) A specification card should be provided for each set of wire ropes, with the following
information:

(a) Wire rope diameter

(b) Wire rope type

(c) Month and year of installation

(d) Name of wire rope manufacturer

This card should be secured to one of the wire rope base supports and a new card should be
attached to every wire rope replacement.
The wire ropes are not allowed to be repaired or elongated with tangled rope. When
replacement is required of one or more ropes, the total should be replaced together.

Inspection and operation of the Elevator

32._(1) To control safe and reliable operation of the elevator, there should be a system designed
for this purpose. The control system should be adjustable, so that it will stop the
chamber automatically, at its highest and lowest levels of disembarkation and obstruct
operation from these points.

(2) The elevator control instruments which are provided for use by un-accompanied
persons with special needs, should be designed accordingly and available.

(3) The operation of the control instruments should be clearly marked.

(4) All the hoistway doors, access openings, the chamber doors and the escape
covering of the chamber should be latched into the control system, so that
operation of the elevator will not be possible when the corresponding switch units
are in the open position. For elevators supplied by multiphase alternator
electricity there should be a facility which will obstruct their operation in the event
of a defective succession of phases or supply to only one phase.

(5) There should be terminal switches or other appliances suitable to cut off the supply
to the motor mechanism (brake) in the event that the chamber moves further than
the higher or lower boarding levels.

(6) In elevators with drum installation, there should be manual reinstatement switches,
which in the event of slackening of wire ropes will disconnect the supply to the
mechanism motor and the brake.

(7) At every boarding level, there should be a light, which will show if the elevator is
being used or not. There should also be a key (pin) at the side of the exterior of
the hoist-way door. There should also be lighted indications showing the upward or
downward path of the elevator and its position.

(8) In every elevator chamber, there should be a switch to stop its operation in an
emergency. The operation of the switch will result in cutting off the supply to the
lifting mechanism and the brake.

(9) The control facilities for the manual operation of the elevator should be of a
continual pressure type.

(10) In each hoist-way of elevator there should be a steel vertical stair permanently
fitted in such a manner as to cover the whole height of the hoist-way, which should
be approachable from the escape doors of the hoist-way. This stair should be also
approachable from the escape door of the chamber. The cover of the escape
doors of the chamber should open only on its exterior side for passenger elevators
while for crew elevators on its interior and exterior sides of chambers. The
chamber interior should be fitted with facilities, which will allow approach to the
escape door. Further to the above, there should be a system for manual raising

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 and lowering of the chamber, in the engine room. This system, during its use,
should work independently as it disconnects the power supply to the elevator
motor. The operation should be done with a hand wheel or other suitable way. In
the elevator engine room, there should be a firmly affixed panel with instructions
for use of the hand wheel lifting system.

Electrical supply, Lighting, Internal Communications

33._(1) The electrical supply, lighting and internal communications must comply with SOLAS 74 as
amended.

(2) The chamber lighting should come from at least two lamps of parallel connection. The light
2
intensity on the chamber platform should not be less than 50 Lux/m . The lighting components
platforms should withstand vibrations and be of a type suitable for use in elevators, protected
by glass covers.

(3) The engine room should normally be lighted by at least two lamps of a total light intensity not
less than 50 Lux/m².

(4) The hoist-way and each emergency exit should have suitable permanent lighting installed.
The embarkation
2.
levels should be lighted by a total light intensity not less than 50 Lux/m

(5) There should be an emergency light in the chamber supplied by an emergency source and
from the emergency supply transformer.

(6) The movable cables for electrical power, control and internal communications in the chamber
should be fitted with covering of slow-burning type, damp resistant and to be flexible and
suitable for this use. Further, they should be surrounded with a metal clip so designed as to
avoid their fouling.

(7) Further, there should be a disposition which will activate a sound alarm and give a visual
indication to a central manned control, which will be independent from the power supply
system and control. Moreover, in the chamber there should be a telephone for communication
with the above-mentioned control center.

(8) Finally, there should be a mechanical ventilation system capable of producing 5 (five) air
exchanges per hour in the hoistway in the considered empty space.

Operational Inspections and Tests

34._(1) Immediately after installation of the elevators, and prior to commencement of their
operation, they should undergo tests and performance inspections on board ship, to
ascertain that the installation fulfills the requirements of this Regulation.

(2) Similar tests and inspections should be carried out at every major modification , on an
existing installation.

(3) The testing programmed includes the following:

(a) Test of the chamber with its nominated load.

(b) Test of balance weight safety

(c) Test of activation of the speed adjuster

(d) Test of the hoistway door blocking system, chamber doors, covers of chamber
escape exits.

(e) Test of the operation of the whole installation including a check on the indicated
positions of the chamber at disembarkation levels.

(f) Test of operation of the hand wheel lifting system.

(g) Test of the brake with the maximum permissible load, increased by 25% of the
nominated load.

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 (h) Test of fire extinguishers

(i) Test of slackening switches of the wire ropes.

(j) Test of the sound system.

(k) Test of the internal communications system.

(l) Test of the ventilation air exchange system.

(m) Test of the chamber and balance weight safety catches.

Periodical Operational Inspections and Tests

35._(1) In every new or existing elevator installation, periodical tests and inspections must be
carried at intervals not exceeding one year. During those inspections, a representative of
the competent authority should be present for the following tests:

(a) Operation of the chamber and balance weight safety catches.

(b) Activation of the speed adjuster

(c) Operation of the lifting mechanism brake

(d) Operation of the blocking system for hoistway doors, chamber and door
cover for the chamber escape exit.

(e) Operation of the chamber with its nominated load.

(f) Operation of the hand wheel chamber lifting system.

(2) Also, during the time these above tests and inspections are being carried out, an inspection
should be carried out of the whole installation and particular attention should be paid to the
following parts:

(a) Wire Rope suspension

(b) Mechanism motor brake

(c) Catches (carry pawl).

(d) Guide rails and sliding pedal or cylinder guides.

(3) Prior to carrying out the above inspections a declaration should be submitted by the ship
relating to completion of the installation maintenance, carrying out checks recommended by
the manufacturer and the safe operation capability of the elevators.

Inspection and Issuance of Certificates by Recognized Organizations

36._(1) The Recognized Organizations (classification societies) in accordance with the Directive
94/57 of European Union (EU) which has been embodied in the Cyprus National
Legislation by the Law 46 (I) of 2001 may if they got relative authorization by the Cyprus
Government carry out inspections on Cyprus flag vessels in order to ascertain whether
these vessels comply with the provisions of this regulation as well as the provisions
referred to the verification, tests, inspections and in general the safe installation
and operation of vessel's lifting appliances and elevator and regulations which have been
approved in accordance with the international conventions of the International Labor
Organization (ILO) and issue the relative certificates and books.

(2) The above-mentioned certificates and books are issued in the Greek and English language
and record that their issue is carried out on behalf of the Cyprus Government.

37. The following Annex I, II and III comprise and integral part of this Regulation.

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 ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ Ι - ΑΝNEX I
ΠΙΣΤΟΠΟΙΗΤΙΚΟ ΚΑΤΑΛΛΗΛΟΤΗΤΑΣ ΑΝΥΨΩΤΙΚΩΝ ΜΕΣΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΕΛΚΥΣΤΗΡΩΝ ΕΠΙΒΑΤΗΓΩΝ ΠΛΟΙΩΝ
CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS OF LIFTING APPLIANCES AND ELEVATORS OF PASSENGER SHIPS

Εκδόθηκε σύμφωνα με τις διατάξεις του Κανονισμού επιθεώρησης των ανυψωτικών μέσων και ανελκυστήρων των πλοίων
κατ’’ εξουσιοδότηση της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας
Issued under the provisions of Inspection Regulation for ship’s lifting appliances and elevators and under the authorization
of the Republic of Cyprus

ΟΝΟΜΑ ΠΛΟΙΟΥ Ολική Χωρητικότητα ΔΙΑΚΡΙΤΙΚΟΣ ΑΡΙΘΜΟΣ ΛΙΜΕΝΑΣ ΝΗΟΛΟΓΙΟΥ ΑΡΙΘΜΟΣ ΔΝΟ
NAME OF SHIP Gross Tonnage CALL SIGN PORT OF REGISTRY IMO NO

ΜΕΡΟΣ Α. ΑΝΥΨΩΤΙΚΑ ΜΕΣΑ / PART A. LIFTING APPLIANCES

Α/Α Θέση και περιγραφή του Γωνία ως προς το οριζόντιο του Φορτίο δοκιμής Φορτίο ασφαλείας στην γωνία δοκιμής
ανυψωτικού μηχανήματος και φορτωτήρος με το φορτίο δοκιμής (μετρικοί τόνοι) (μετρικοί τόνοι)
χαρακτηριστικός αριθμός αυτού (Μοίρες)
Situation and description of Angle to the horizontal of the derrick Proof load Safe working load at the proof angle
cargo gear with characteristic boom while the proof load is (metric tons) (metric tons)
number applied.
(Degrees)

ΜΕΡΟΣ Β. ΑΝΕΛΚΥΣΤΗΡΕΣ / PART B. ELEVATORS

Θέση (νομέας) Ονομαστικό φορτίο Αριθμός ατόμων Αριθμός σειράς Είδος κινητήρα Χρήση Κατασκευαστής
A/A
Position (frame) Maximum load No of persons Serial No. Motor type Use Manufacturer

Πιστοποιείται με το παρόν ότι κατά την αρχική / περιοδική επιθεώρηση τα ανωτέρω ανυψωτικά μέσα και ανελκυστήρες του
πλοίου καθώς και τα συνιστώντα μέρη αυτών, δοκιμάσθηκαν, επιθεωρήθηκαν και βρέθηκαν να πληρούν τις διατάξεις του
Κανονισμού.
This is to certify that an initial / periodical survey the above lifting appliances and elevators of the ship with their
accessories has been tested and surveyed and found to comply with the provisions of Regulation.

Ημερομηνία της αρχικής / περιοδικής επιθεώρησης ...................................

Date of initial / periodical survey …………………………………

Το παρόν πιστοποιητικό ισχύει μέχρι την ........................... και υπόκειται σε περιοδικές επιθεωρήσεις σύμφωνα με τον
Κανονισμό.
This certificate is valid until ………………………. subject to periodical surveys according to the Regulation.

Τόπος και ημερομηνία έκδοσης ...............................................

Place and date of issue ………………………………………

…..……….…………………………….

(υπογραφή εξουσιοδοτημένου οργάνου

signature of authorized person)

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Πιστοποιείται με το παρόν ότι κατά την αρχική / περιοδική επιθεώρηση τα ανωτέρων ανυψωτικά μέσα και οι ανελκυστήρες
του πλοίου, καθώς και τα συνιστώντα μέρη αυτών, δοκιμάσθηκαν, επιθεωρήθηκαν και βρέθηκαν να πληρούν τις διατάξεις
του Κανονισμού.
This is to certify that at initial / periodical survey the above lifting appliances and elevators of the ship with their accessories
have been tested and surveyed and found to comply with the provision of Regulation.

1ος ΕΤΗΣΙΟΣ ΕΛΕΓΧΟΣ / 1st ANNUAL VERIFICATION Υπογραφή __________________________________

Signature
(υπογραφή εξουσιοδοτημένου οργάνου
signature of authorized official)

Τόπος __________________________________
Place

Ημερομηνία __________________________________
Date

2ος ΕΤΗΣΙΟΣ ΕΛΕΓΧΟΣ / 2nd ANNUAL VERIFICATION Υπογραφή __________________________________

Signature
(υπογραφή εξουσιοδοτημένου οργάνου
signature of authorized official)

Τόπος __________________________________
Place

Ημερομηνία __________________________________
Date

3ος ΕΤΗΣΙΟΣ ΕΛΕΓΧΟΣ / 3rd ANNUAL VERIFICATION Υπογραφή __________________________________

Signature
(υπογραφή εξουσιοδοτημένου οργάνου
signature of authorized official)

Τόπος __________________________________
Place

Ημερομηνία __________________________________
Date

4ος ΕΤΗΣΙΟΣ ΕΛΕΓΧΟΣ / 4th ANNUAL VERIFICATION Υπογραφή __________________________________

Signature
(υπογραφή εξουσιοδοτημένου οργάνου
signature of authorized official)

Τόπος __________________________________
Place

Ημερομηνία __________________________________
Date

Με την προϋπόθεση ότι οι διατάξεις περί ανυψωτικών μέσων των πλοίων έχουν πλήρως τηρηθεί το παρόν πλοίο, η ισχύς
του παρόντος πιστοποιητικού παρατείνεται μέχρι ......................................................
Provided that the provisions of the lifting appliances of ships are fully kept, the validity of this certificate is extended
until…………..

ΠΑΡΑΤΑΣΗ ΕΠΙΘΕΩΡΗΣΗΣ Υπογραφή _______________________________________________________

Signature
(υπογραφή εξουσιοδοτημένου οργάνου / Signature of authorized officer)

EXTENTION SURVEY Ημερομηνία __________ ______________________________________

Date

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 ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ ΙΙ - ANNEX II
ΒΙΒΛΙΟ ΕΠΙΘΕΩΡΗΣΗΣ ΑΝΥΨΩΤΙΚΩΝ ΜΕΣΩΝ
ΦΟΡΤΗΓΩΝ ΠΛΟΙΩΝ ΑΝΩ ΤΩΝ 100 ΚΟΧ
INSPECTION BOOK OF LIFTING APPLIANCES OF CARGO SHIPS OVER 100 G.T (CARGO GEAR BOOK)

Εκδόθηκε σύμφωνα με τις διατάξεις του Κανονισμού επιθεώρησης των ανυψωτικών μέσων των πλοίων κατ’ εξουσιοδότηση της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας
Issued under the provisions of Inspection Regulation for ship´s lifting appliances and under the authorization of the Republic of Cyprus

ΟΝΟΜΑ ΠΛΟΙΟΥ Ολική Χωρητικότητα ΔΙΑΚΡΙΤΙΚΟΣ ΑΡΙΘΜΟΣ ΛΙΜΕΝΑΣ ΝΗΟΛΟΓΙΟΥ ΑΡΙΘΜΟΣ ΔΝΟ
NAME OF SHIP Gross Tonnage CALL SIGN PORT OF REGISTRY IMO NO

Πιστοποιείται με το παρόν ότι κατά την αρχική / περιοδική επιθεώρηση τα ανωτέρω ανυψωτικά μέσα του πλοίου, καθώς και τα συνιστώντα μέρη αυτών, δοκιμάσθηκαν, επιθεωρήθηκαν και βρέθηκαν να πληρών τις διατάξεις
του Κανονισμού
This is to certify that at initial / periodical survey the above cargo gear of the ship with their accessories has been tested and surveyed and found to comply with the provisions of Regulation

Ημερομηνία της αρχικής / περιοδικής επιθεώρησης ..................................

Date of initial / periodical survey …………………………….

Το παρόν πιστοποιητικό ισχύει μέχρι την .............................. και υπόκειται σε περιοδικές επιθεωρήσεις σύμφωνα με τον Κανονισμό.
This certificate is valid until ……………………… subject to periodical surveys according to the Regulation.

Εκδόθηκε στ.. ..................................... την .......................................

Issued at …………………………. On the ………………………………..

Υπογραφή _________________________________
Signature
(υπογραφή εξουσιοδοτημένου οργάνου
signature of authorized person)

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 ΒΙΒΛΙΟ ΕΠΙΘΕΩΡΗΣΗΣ ΑΝΥΨΩΤΙΚΩΝ ΜΕΣΩΝ
ΦΟΡΤΗΓΩΝ ΠΛΟΙΩΝ ΑΝΩ ΤΩΝ 100 ΚΟΧ
INSPECTION BOOK OF LIFTING APPLIANCES OF CARGO SHIPS OVER 100 G.T (CARGO GEAR BOOK)

ΣΗΜΕΙΩΣΗ NOTE

Οι Επιθεωρήσεις που θα αναγράφονται the through examinations to be indicated

Στη στήλη 3 περιλαμβάνουν: in column 3 include:

- Αρχική - Initial
- Ετήσια - 12 – monthly
- Περιοδική (ανά 5 έτη) - Five yearly
- Επισκευή / Ζημιά - Repair / Damage
- Άλλη - Other thorough examinations

1. Περιγραφή του ανυψωτικού 2. Αριθμοί 3. Διενεργήθηκε επιθεώρηση (βλ. 4. Βεβαιώνω ότι κατά την παρακάτω ημερομηνία, το 5. παρατηρήσεις (Ημερομηνία, 6. Ημερομηνία επόμενης
μέσου που επιθεωρήθηκε πιστοποιητικών Σημείωση) ανυψωτικό μέσο στην στήλη 1. επιθεωρήθηκε και δε υπογραφή) οφειλόμενης επιθεώρησης
(Αριθμοί ή σήμανση αν παρελκομένων. βρέθηκαν ελλείψεις ή αντικανονικότητες που να
υπάρχουν). επηρεάζουν την ασφαλή λειτουργία του, εκτός από
αυτά που αναφέρονται στην στήλη 5 (Ημερομηνία,
υπογραφή και σφραγίδα)
Situation and description of Loose Certificates Nos. Examination performed (see I certify that on the date to which I have appended by Remarks (to be dated and Next examination due date
Gear (with distinguishing numbers Note) signature, the Lifting gear shown in column I were signed)
or marks, if any) which have been thoroughly examined and no defects affecting, its safe
thoroughly examined. working condition were found other than those shown
in column 5 (date, stamp and signature)

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 ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ III - ΑΝNEX III
ΠΙΣΤΟΠΟΙΗΤΙΚΟ ΚΑΤΑΛΛΗΛΟΤΗΤΑΣ ΑΝΥΨΩΤΙΚΩΝ ΜΕΣΩΝ (ΠΟΥ ΔΕΝ ΧΡΗΣΙΜΟΠΟΙΟΥΝΤΑΙ ΚΑΤΑ ΤΗ ΦΟΡΤΩΣΗ Ή
ΕΚΦΟΡΤΩΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΦΟΡΤΙΟΥ) ΚΑΙ ΑΝΕΛΚΥΣΤΗΡΩΝ ΦΟΡΤΗΓΩΝ ΠΛΟΙΩΝ ΑΝΩ ΤΩΝ 100 ΚΟΧ
CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS OF LIFTING APPLIANCES (FOR NON CARGO HANDLING ITEM) AND ELEVATORS OF CARGO
SHIPS OVER 100 GT

Εκδόθηκε σύμφωνα με τις διατάξεις του Κανονισμού επιθεώρησης των ανυψωτικών μέσων και ανελκυστήρων των πλοίων κατ’
εξουσιοδότηση της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας
Issued under the provisions of Inspection Regulation for ship´s lifting appliances and elevators and under the authorization of the Republic of
Cyprus

ΟΝΟΜΑ ΠΛΟΙΟΥ Ολική Χωρητικότητα ΔΙΑΚΡΙΤΙΚΟΣ ΑΡΙΘΜΟΣ ΛΙΜΕΝΑΣ ΝΗΟΛΟΓΙΟΥ ΑΡΙΘΜΟΣ ΔΝΟ
NAME OF SHIP Gross Tonnage CALL SIGN PORT OF REGISTRY IMO NO

ΜΕΡΟΣ Α. ΑΝΥΨΩΤΙΚΑ ΜΕΣΑ / PART A. LIFTING APPLIANCES

Α/Α Θέση και περιγραφή του Γωνία ως προς το οριζόντιο του Φορτίο δοκιμής Φορτίο ασφαλείας στην γωνία δοκιμής
ανυψωτικού μηχανήματος και φορτωτήρος με το φορτίο δοκιμής (μετρικοί τόνοι) (μετρικοί τόνοι)
χαρακτηριστικός αριθμός αυτού (Μοίρες)
Situation and description of Angle to the horizontal of the derrick Proof load Safe working load at the proof angle
cargo gear with characteristic boom while the proof load is (metric tons) (metric tons)
number applied.
(Degrees)

ΜΕΡΟΣ Β. ΑΝΕΛΚΥΣΤΗΡΕΣ / PART B. ELEVATORS

Θέση (νομέας) Ονομαστικό φορτίο Αριθμός ατόμων Αριθμός σειράς Είδος κινητήρα Χρήση Κατασκευαστής
A/A
Position (frame) Maximum load No of persons Serial No. Motor type Use Manufacturer

Πιστοποιείται με το παρόν ότι κατά την αρχική / περιοδική επιθεώρηση τα ανωτέρω ανυψωτικά μέσα και ανελκυστήρες του πλοίου καθώς και
τα συνιστώντα μέρη αυτών, δοκιμάσθηκαν, επιθεωρήθηκαν και βρέθηκαν να πληρούν τις διατάξεις του Κανονισμού.
This is to certify that an initial / periodical survey the above lifting appliances and elevators of the ship with their accessories has been
tested and surveyed and found to comply with the provisions of Regulation.

Ημερομηνία της αρχικής / περιοδικής επιθεώρησης ...................................

Date of initial / periodical survey …………………………………

Το παρόν πιστοποιητικό ισχύει μέχρι την ........................... και υπόκειται σε περιοδικές επιθεωρήσεις σύμφωνα με τον Κανονισμό.
This certificate is valid until ………………………. subject to periodical surveys according to the Regulation.

Τόπος και ημερομηνία έκδοσης ...............................................

Place and date of issue ………………………………………

…..……….…………………………….

(υπογραφή εξουσιοδοτημένου οργάνου

signature of authorized person)

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Πιστοποιείται με το παρόν ότι κατά την αρχική / περιοδική επιθεώρηση τα ανωτέρων ανυψωτικά μέσα και οι ανελκυστήρες του πλοίου, καθώς
και τα συνιστώντα μέρη αυτών, δοκιμάσθηκαν, επιθεωρήθηκαν και βρέθηκαν να πληρούν τις διατάξεις του Κανονισμού.
This is to certify that at initial / periodical survey the above lifting appliances and elevators of the ship with their accessories have been tested
and surveyed and found to comply with the provision of Regulation.

1ος ΕΤΗΣΙΟΣ ΕΛΕΓΧΟΣ / 1st ANNUAL VERIFICATION Υπογραφή __________________________________

Signature
(υπογραφή εξουσιοδοτημένου οργάνου
signature of authorized official)

Τόπος __________________________________
Place

Ημερομηνία __________________________________
Date

2ος ΕΤΗΣΙΟΣ ΕΛΕΓΧΟΣ / 2nd ANNUAL VERIFICATION Υπογραφή __________________________________

Signature
(υπογραφή εξουσιοδοτημένου οργάνου
signature of authorized official)

Τόπος __________________________________
Place

Ημερομηνία __________________________________
Date

3ος ΕΤΗΣΙΟΣ ΕΛΕΓΧΟΣ / 3rd ANNUAL VERIFICATION Υπογραφή __________________________________

Signature
(υπογραφή εξουσιοδοτημένου οργάνου
signature of authorized official)

Τόπος __________________________________
Place

Ημερομηνία __________________________________
Date

4ος ΕΤΗΣΙΟΣ ΕΛΕΓΧΟΣ / 4th ANNUAL VERIFICATION Υπογραφή __________________________________

Signature
(υπογραφή εξουσιοδοτημένου οργάνου
signature of authorized official)

Τόπος __________________________________
Place

Ημερομηνία __________________________________
Date

Με την προϋπόθεση ότι οι διατάξεις περί ανυψωτικών μέσων των πλοίων έχουν πλήρως τηρηθεί το παρόν πλοίο, η ισχύς του παρόντος
πιστοποιητικού παρατείνεται μέχρι ......................................................
Provided that the provisions of the lifting appliances of ships are fully kept, the validity of this certificate is extended until…………..

ΠΑΡΑΤΑΣΗ ΕΠΙΘΕΩΡΗΣΗΣ Υπογραφή _______________________________________________________

Signature
(υπογραφή εξουσιοδοτημένου οργάνου / Signature of authorized officer)

EXTENTION SURVEY Ημερομηνία __________ ______________________________________

Date

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