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Launching Appliances
APPROVAL GUIDANCE:
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APPROVAL CATEGORY
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EQUIPMENT
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MRA APPROVAL
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|---|---|---|
| 160.015 | LIFE BOAT WINCH FOR MERCHANT VESSELS (OBSOLETE) | NO |
| 160.032 | DAVIT FOR MERCHANT VESSELS (OBSOLETE) | NO |
| 160.033 | MECHANICAL DISENGAGING APPARATUS FOR LIFE BOATS | NO |
| 160.115 | LAUNCHING APPLIANCE - WINCH | NO |
| 160.132 | LAUNCHING APPLIANCE - DAVIT | NO |
| 160.133 | LIFE BOAT RELEASE MECHANISM (SOLAS) | NO |
| 160.170 |
AUTOMATIC DISENGAGING DEVICES |
YES |
LIFEBOAT WINCH FOR MERCHANT VESSELS
APPROVAL CATEGORY: 160.015
APPROVAL GUIDANCE & INFORMATION : THIS ITEM IS NO LONGER APPROVED. Equipment approved under this Approval Category is for replacement in kind only. Manufacturers can submit new winch designs under Approval Category 160.115.
DAVIT FOR MERCHANT VESSELS
APPROVAL CATEGORY: 160.032
APPROVAL GUIDANCE & INFORMATION : THIS ITEM IS NO LONGER APPROVED. Equipment approved under this Approval Category is for replacement in kind only. Manufacturers can submit new davit designs under Approval Category 160.132
MECHANICAL DISENGAGING APPARATUS FOR LIFEBOATS
APPROVAL CATEGORY: 160.033
APPROVAL GUIDANCE & INFORMATION: Currently, equipment approved under this Approval Category is for replacement in kind only. Manufacturers can submit new Mechanical Disengaging Apparatus for Lifeboats under this approval category for domestic application or under Approval Series 160.133 for vessels engaged in international voyages. Contact this office if you intend to submit new equipment for approval under this Approval Series.
Once the equipment has been approved by this office, it will receive Coast Guard Type Approval and a Certificate of Approval (COA). The COA will be issued for 5 years.
LAUNCHING APPLIANCE - WINCH
APPROVAL CATEGORY: 160.115
APPROVAL GUIDANCE & INFORMATION: The Coast Guard technical requirements for launching appliances mirror the IMO requirements in Chapter VI of the IMO LSA Code and the associated recommendations on testing (Resolution MSC.81(70)), with additional material and construction requirements found in 46 CFR 160.015.
Before action is taken on any new or modified launching appliance design, the Coast Guard will perform a pre-approval review to evaluate the design for compliance with all US and international requirements. Alternatively, plans may also be submitted to an accepted Independent Laboratory for pre-approval review, at the option and expense of the manufacturer. A list of accepted Independent Laboratories for each approval series is available at the Coast Guard Marine Information Exchange (CGMIX) website. (This link will take you to another USCG website.)
Once the plans are determined to be satisfactory, the manufacturer will be authorized to build a prototype and conduct the required prototype testing and inspections under the supervision of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. If pre-approval review was conducted by an Independent Laboratory, forward a copy of their assessment to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) to schedule prototype testing.
For dedicated Rescue Boat launching appliances only, an accepted independent laboratory may supervise all required prototype and production testing and inspections on behalf of the Coast Guard at the option and expense of the manufacturer and proper notification of the cognizant OCMI.
SUBMITTAL PACKAGE: To request pre-approval review from the Coast Guard, please submit the following to the address listed below:- A cover letter requesting Coast Guard Type Approval of the equipment;
- A list of drawings, specifications, manuals, and any other documentation submitted, with each document identified by number, title, revision number, and issue date;
- Three copies of the general arrangement and assembly drawings, as well as any other detail drawing(s) necessary to show that the winch complies with the applicable requirements;
- A complete bill of materials setting forth the physical properties of the materials used;
- Stress calculations for all load carrying parts;
- The operation, maintenance, and training manual(s) required by SOLAS III/35-36;
- A description of the quality control procedures applicable to the production of the winch; and
- The address of any manufacturing location where the winch will be produced.
Following satisfactory prototype testing, submit the test reports (signed by a USCG Marine Inspector and/or Independent Laboratory surveyor, as required) and three sets of as built drawings to this office for review and issuance of Certificate of Approval. For prototype test reports, it is strongly recommended that manufacturers use the standardized format of MSC Circular 980.
To request pre-approval review from an Independent Laboratory, follow the Independent Laboratory's procedures for equipment type approval. Once the Independent Laboratory has completed preliminary design review, you may provide a copy of their assessment to this office to reserve a USCG approval number prior to prototype testing. In order to complete the application and receive a Certificate of Approval, please submit the following to the address listed below:- A cover letter requesting Coast Guard Type Approval of the equipment;
- The address of any manufacturing location where the winch will be produced.
- The general arrangement and top level assembly drawings, bearing the approval stamp of the Independent Laboratory;
- The completed test report forms, signed by a USCG Inspector and/or Independent Laboratory surveyor, as applicable;
- The Operation, Training and Maintenance Manual(s) required by SOLAS III/35-36; and
- The final Approval Certificate from the Independent Laboratory.
Please send the Submittal Package and other related
information to:
Commandant (CG-5214)
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 Second Street, S.W. Stop 7126
Washington, DC 20593-7126
Once the equipment has been approved by this office, it will receive
Coast Guard Type Approval and a Certificate of Approval (COA). The COA
will be issued for 5 years and may be renewed within 3 months of
expiration with a statement from the manufacturer that the equipment is
still being produced using the same plans and materials as originally
approved and clear demonstration that all applicable production tests
and inspections have been satisfactorily conducted and quality control
procedures have been followed.
LAUNCHING APPLIANCE - DAVIT
APPROVAL CATEGORY: 160.132
APPROVAL GUIDANCE & INFORMATION: The Coast Guard technical requirements for launching appliances mirror the IMO requirements in Chapter VI of the IMO LSA Code and the associated recommendations on testing (Resolution MSC.81(70)), with additional material and construction requirements found in 46 CFR 160.032.
Before action is taken on any new or modified launching appliance design, the Coast Guard will perform a pre-approval review to evaluate the design for compliance with all US and international requirements. Alternatively, plans may also be submitted to an accepted Independent Laboratory for pre-approval review, at the option and expense of the manufacturer. A list of accepted Independent Laboratories for each approval series is available at the Coast Guard Marine Information Exchange (CGMIX) website. (This link will take you to another USCG website.)
Once the plans are determined to be satisfactory, the manufacturer will be authorized to build a prototype and conduct the required prototype testing and inspections under the supervision of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. If pre-approval review was conducted by an Independent Laboratory, forward a copy of their assessment to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) to schedule prototype testing.
For dedicated Rescue Boat launching appliances only, an accepted independent laboratory may supervise all required prototype and production testing and inspections on behalf of the Coast Guard at the option and expense of the manufacturer and proper notification of the cognizant OCMI.
SUBMITTAL PACKAGE: To request pre-approval review from the Coast Guard, please submit the following to the address listed below:- A cover letter requesting Coast Guard Type Approval of the equipment;
- A list of drawings, specifications, manuals, and any other documentation submitted, with each document identified by number, title, revision number, and issue date;
- Three copies of the general arrangement and assembly drawings, as well as any other detail drawing(s) necessary to show that the davit complies with the applicable requirements;
- A complete bill of materials setting forth the physical properties of the materials used;
- Stress calculations for all load carrying parts;
- The operation, maintenance, and training manual(s) required by SOLAS III/35-36;
- A description of the quality control procedures applicable to the production of the davit; and
- The address of any manufacturing location where the davit will be produced.
Following satisfactory prototype testing, submit the test reports (signed by a USCG Marine Inspector and/or Independent Laboratory surveyor, as required) and three sets of as built drawings to this office for review and issuance of Certificate of Approval. For prototype test reports, it is strongly recommended that manufacturers use the standardized format of MSC Circular 980.
To request pre-approval review from an Independent Laboratory, follow the Independent Laboratory's procedures for equipment type approval. Once the Independent Laboratory has completed preliminary design review, you may provide a copy of their assessment to this office to reserve a USCG approval number prior to prototype testing. In order to complete the application and receive a Certificate of Approval, please submit the following to the address listed below:- A cover letter requesting Coast Guard Type Approval of the equipment;
- The address of any manufacturing location where the davit will be produced.
- The general arrangement and top level assembly drawings, bearing the approval stamp of the Independent Laboratory;
- The completed test report forms, signed by a USCG Inspector and/or Independent Laboratory surveyor, as applicable;
- The Operation, Training and Maintenance Manual(s) required by SOLAS III/35-36; and
- The final Approval Certificate from the Independent Laboratory.
Please send the Submittal Package and other related
information to:
Commandant (CG-5214)
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 Second Street, S.W. Stop 7126
Washington, DC 20593-7126
Once the equipment has been approved by this office, it will receive
Coast Guard Type Approval and a Certificate of Approval (COA). The COA
will be issued for 5 years and may be renewed within 3 months of
expiration with a statement from the manufacturer that the equipment is
still being produced using the same plans and materials as originally
approved and clear demonstration that all applicable production tests
and inspections have been satisfactorily conducted and quality control
procedures have been followed.
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