SOLAS II-1/3-13: Onboard Lifting Appliances and Anchor Handling Winches (OLAW)
Ensuring Safety, Reliability, and Global Compliance The International Maritime Organization (IMO) introduced SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13 to enhance the safety of onboard lifting appliances and anchor handling winches (OLAW). These machines—widely used for cargo operations, mooring tasks, and offshore handling—present significant risks if design, installation, and maintenance are not properly controlled. This regulation establishes a mandatory,…
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