[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 46CFR109.437]



[Page 173]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 109_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents

 

              Subpart D_Reports, Notifications, and Records

 

Sec.  109.437  Crane record book.



    The master or person in charge shall ensure that the following are 

maintained in a crane record book:

    (a) Descriptive information which will identify each crane 

including--

    (1) The API name plate data required by Section 11 of API Spec. 2C, 

Second Edition, February 1972; and

    (2) The rates load chart for each line reeving and boom length which 

may be utilized.

    (b) Information required by Section 3 of the American Petroleum 

Institute Recommended Practice for Operation and Maintenance of Offshore 

Cranes, API RP 2D, First Edition (October 1972) with supplement 1.

    (c) Dates and results of frequent inspections and tests required in 

paragraph (b) of this section.

    (d) Dates and results of periodic inspections and tests required in 

paragraph (b) of this section.

    (e) Date and result of each rated load test.

    (f) Date and description of each replacement or renewal of wire 

rope, hooks, and other load components.

    (g) Date and description of each failure of the crane, or any 

component or safety feature.

    (h) Date and description of each repair to the crane structure, 

boom, or equipment.