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Amendments to SOLAS chapter II-1 lifting appliances and anchor handling winches

The SOLAS regulations require new lifting appliances to be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with the requirements of a classification society which has been recognized be the flag Administration. Anchor handling winches will have to meet the requirements of the flag Administration for design, construction, and installation. SOLAS will also require all lifting appliances and anchor handling winches to be operationally tested, thoroughly examined