scope:

This International Standard specifies requirements for the minimum structural scantling of lifting appliances for large yachts.

It is applicable to the following lifting appliances:

- cranes;

- access gangways (including side ladders);

- access gangways when used as a lifting appliance.

This International Standard is not applicable to lifting means for life saving appliances, which are covered by recognized rules and/or international regulations.

This International Standard covers mainly the following aspects:

- service class;

- applied loads;

- design criteria;

- allowable stresses;

- strength check;

- elastic stability check;

- connections.