The MSC approved the Guidelines for anchor-handling winches

On 27 June 2023, the International Maritime Organization released MSC.1/Circ.1662, the Guidelines for anchor-handling winches.

Foreword

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.

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.

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.

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