What do you know about the FORM 99 ?
It contains certificate of tests and registers all reports of examination of load bearing machinery, chains and wire ropes before they are put in use.
Also known as Chain Register, it is a booklet , in an approved format which is to be maintained upto date as per requirement of the dock safety regulation and endorsed & signed by a competent person as required.
The tests, examinations and inspections indicated in this register are based on the requirements of ILO Convention.
Part I: Entries concerning four yearly examinations and annual examinations.
Part II: Contains entries concerning thorough annual examinations of cranes, winches and
hoists. Accessory gear other than derricks is also included.
Part III: For entries concerning the thorough annual examination of gear exempted from annealing.
Part IV: For entries concerning the annealing of gear.
The last page contains some recommended factors of safety.
The register is designed by the dockyard for 8 years and must be retained on board for a period of 4 more years after the new one comes into force.
