​​Examination, testing and certification of lifting equipment, associated lifting accessories and cargo securing arrangements​

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          "description": "\u200bEach item of lifting equipment and associated lifting accessories identified must be subject to thorough examination, as laid down in the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations and certificate issued confirming status. This certificate should be in the format illustrated in Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers 2025, Annex 19.1.\nApplicable Marine guidance\nMGN 331\nMGN 332\nMGN 533\nMGN 560\nMGN 621\nMGN 636\nRegulatory requirements\nAll works completed in compliance of the following regulations\nThe Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations\nLifting operations and lifting equipment regulations\nCode of safe working practices for merchant seafarers 2025\nIMO MSC.1/Circ.1331\nCertification requirements\nServicing personnel must be suitably qualified to carry out the specified works\nLEEA qualified engineers\nCertified in LOLER inspection and testing\nCFL will request proof of any of the above mentioned certification",
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