Merchant Shipping Notice No. 02 of 2026 : Implementation of SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13 – Lifting Appliances and Anchor Handling Winches on Board Indian-Flag Vessels

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Applicable to: Indian-flagged vessels

Effective Date: 21 January 2026

Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

Applies to lifting appliances and anchor handling winches with SWL ≥1,000 kg, except those on MODUs and certain offshore vessels.

Exemptions: Lifting appliances with SWL < 1,000 kg, integrated hatch cover equipment, and life-saving appliances.

Comply with SOLAS II-1/3-13, MSC.1/Circ.1662, and MSC.1/Circ.1663.

Design, Construction, & Installation: Comply with RO/GOI standards for new installations.
Testing & Thorough Examination: Load test, proof test, and thorough examine appliances and loose gear as per guidelines.
Maintenance & Inspection: Maintain, inspect, and operationally test appliances and loose gear as per manufacturer's recommendations.
Operations: Operate appliances and winches as per operations manual and guidelines.
Inoperative Equipment: Take inoperative appliances out of service, restrain, and record their status.
Compliance Demonstration: Certify compliance for new installations and existing appliances by the first SAFCON renewal survey.

II/4 Lifting appliances with SWL < 1,000 kg should be assessed, inspected, and maintained as per shipboard SMS.

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