GUIDELINES FOR ANCHOR HANDLING WINCHES

MSC.1/Circ.1662 - Guidelines for Anchor Handling Winches

The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 107th session (31 May to 9 June 2023), having considered a proposal by the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment, at its eighth session, with a view to ensuring a uniform approach towards the application of SOLAS regulation II-1/3-13, adopted by resolution MSC.532(107), approved Guidelines for anchor handling winches, as set out in the annex.

2 Member States are invited to use the annexed Guidelines when applying SOLAS regulation II-1/3-13 and to bring them to the attention of ship designers, shipyards, shipowners, equipment manufacturers and other organizations and parties concerned.

 

ANNEX

GUIDELINES FOR ANCHOR HANDLING WINCHES

1 Application These Guidelines support the application of SOLAS regulation II-1/3-13 for anchor handling winches, associated equipment and loose gear used in association with anchor handling winches.

2 Definitions For the purpose of these Guidelines, the following definitions apply: