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| USE OF SHIPS’ LIFTING APPARATUS United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi |
| Use of ships’ lifting apparatus | ||
| August 30, 2015, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi | ||
| Please be informed that Abu Dhabi Ports reserves the right to refuse the use of ships’ lifting apparatus without valid certification and / or if the apparatus is assessed by the HSE inspectors to be substandard due to, amongst other things:- Crane malfunctions that includes the crane hydronic system and pneumatic system.- Outreach of crane is not fulfilling the operational requirement.
– Failure in control systems.
– Failure in emergency stop function.
– Failure of crane wire / cable.
– Power supply problems / potential problems.
– Corrosion / Long-term abrasion.
– Bent or cracked hooks.
– Absence of hook safety latch.
If a ship’s lifting apparatus is rejected, the ship agent will be requested to use the available mobile shore cranes of Abu Dhabi Ports.
For information about operations in Abu Dhabi, contact GAC Abu Dhabi atabudhabi@gac.com Source: Abu Dhabi Ports |






