EN 1255:1995

Inland navigation vessels - Swing derricks EN 1255:1995

Publication date:   May 14, 2000

Scope

This standard applies to swing derricks used on inland navigation vessels. It specifies requirements and test conditions which have to be observed for safety reasons. Swing derricks are used for transfer of crew members ashore and back to the vessel for laying out ropes during mooring and unmooring operations, particularly when the vessel is close to canal or river banks and when no other safe means of getting ashore in those cases is possible.