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  • EN 12079-3 : 2006

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    OFFSHORE CONTAINERS AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING SETS - PART 3: PERIODIC INSPECTION, EXAMINATION AND TESTING

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    Superseded date:  22-02-2022

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    Published date:  26-04-2006

    Publisher:  Comite Europeen de Normalisation

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Symbols
    5 Container inspection plate
    6 Schedule of periodic inspection/examination and test
       - containers
    7 Container lifting test
       7.1 General
       7.2 Test equipment and calibration
    8 Non-destructive examination of welds
       8.1 General
       8.2 Non-destructive examination (NDE) methods
       8.3 Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Operators
    9 Visual inspection
       9.1 General
       9.2 Markings
       9.3 Welds
       9.4 Pad eyes and lashing points
       9.5 Structure
       9.6 Door closures
       9.7 Floor
    10 Marking of the inspection plate
    11 Inspection report
    12 Pre-trip inspections
    13 Record keeping
    14 Damage and repair procedures
    15 Schedule of inspection/examination and test
       - Lifting sets
       15.3 Load testing of chain sling legs
       15.4 Non-destructive examination of sling components
            except wire rope legs
       15.6 Marking of the lifting set identification tag
       15.7 Inspection report
       15.8 Record keeping
       15.9 Damage and repair procedures
    16 Inspection of attachment of lifting set to an
       offshore container
       16.1 Attachment
       16.2 Inspection report
       16.3 Record keeping
    Annex A (informative) Recommended knowledge and experience
            of staff responsible for inspection of offshore
            containers
    Annex B (informative) Recommended knowledge and experience
            of staff responsible for inspection of lifting sets
            intended for use with offshore containers
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    States requirements for the periodic inspection, examination and testing of offshore freight and service containers, built in accordance with EN 12079-1, with maximum gross mass not exceeding 25000 kg and their associated lifting sets, intended for repeated use to, from and between offshore installations and ships.

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    Committee TC 280
    Development Note Together with EN 12079-1 supersedes EN 12079. (07/2006) Supersedes UNE EN 12079. (11/2006)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Comite Europeen de Normalisation
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    I.S. EN 12079-1:2006 OFFSHORE CONTAINERS AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING SETS - PART 1: OFFSHORE CONTAINERS - DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND MARKING
    DIN EN 15888 E : 2014 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - CYLINDER BUNDLES - PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TESTING
    UNE-EN 15888:2014 Transportable gas cylinders - Cylinder bundles - Periodic inspection and testing
    DIN EN 15888:2014-07 Transportable gas cylinders - Cylinder bundles - Periodic inspection and testing
    BS EN 15888:2014 Transportable gas cylinders. Cylinder bundles. Periodic inspection and testing
    EN 12079-2 : 2006 OFFSHORE CONTAINERS AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING SETS - PART 2: LIFTING SETS - DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND MARKING
    I.S. EN 15888:2014 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - CYLINDER BUNDLES - PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TESTING
    EN 15888:2014 Transportable gas cylinders - Cylinder bundles - Periodic inspection and testing
    BS EN 12079-2:2006 Offshore containers and associated lifting sets Lifting sets. Design, manufacture and marking
    I.S. EN 12079-2:2006 OFFSHORE CONTAINERS AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING SETS - PART 2: LIFTING SETS - DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND MARKING
    EN 12079-1 : 2006 OFFSHORE CONTAINERS AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING SETS - PART 1: OFFSHORE CONTAINERS - DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND MARKING
    UNI EN 15888 : 2014 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - CYLINDER BUNDLES - PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TESTING
    BS EN 12079-1:2006 Offshore containers and associated lifting sets Offshore containers. Design, manufacture and marking

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN ISO 5817:2014 Welding - Fusion-welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (beam welding excluded) - Quality levels for imperfections (ISO 5817:2014)
    EN ISO 3834-2:2005 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials - Part 2: Comprehensive quality requirements (ISO 3834-2:2005)
    EN 30042 : 1994 ARC WELDED JOINTS IN ALUMINIUM AND ITS WELDABLE ALLOYS - GUIDANCE ON QUALITY LEVELS FOR IMPERFECTIONS
    ISO 10042:2005 Welding Arc-welded joints in aluminium and its alloys Quality levels for imperfections
    EN 12079-1 : 2006 OFFSHORE CONTAINERS AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING SETS - PART 1: OFFSHORE CONTAINERS - DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND MARKING
    EN 1714:1997/A2:2003 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF WELDS - ULTRASONIC TESTING OF WELDED JOINTS
    EN 473:2008 Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT personnel - General principles
    EN 818-4:1996+A1:2008 Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 4: Chain slings - Grade 8
    ISO 5817:2014 Welding — Fusion-welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (beam welding excluded) — Quality levels for imperfections
    ISO 3834-2:2005 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials Part 2: Comprehensive quality requirements
    ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Conformity assessment — Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection
    EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2015)
    EN 1289:1998/A2:2003 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF WELDS - PENETRANT TESTING OF WELDS - ACCEPTANCE LEVELS
    EN 1712:1997/A2:2004 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF WELDS - ULTRASONIC TESTING OF WELDED JOINTS - ACCEPTANCE LEVELS
    EN 12079-2 : 2006 OFFSHORE CONTAINERS AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING SETS - PART 2: LIFTING SETS - DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND MARKING
    EN 818-6:2000+A1:2008 Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 6: Chain slings - Specification for information for use and maintenance to be provided by the manufacturer
    EN 13414-2:2003+A2:2008 Steel wire rope slings - Safety - Part 2: Specification for information for use and maintenance to be provided by the manufacturer
    EN 12517-1:2006 Non-destructive testing of welds - Part 1: Evaluation of welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys by radiography - Acceptance levels
    EN 1291:1998/A2:2003 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF WELDS - MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING OF WELDS - ACCEPTANCE LEVELS
    EN 571-1:1997 Non destructive testing - Penetrant testing - Part 1: General principles
    EN 970:1997 Non-destructive examination of fusion welds - Visual examination
    EN 1290:1998/A2:2003 NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION OF WELDS - MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION OF WELDS
    EN 1435:1997/A2:2003 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF WELDS - RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING OF WELDED JOINTS
    EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Conformity assessment - Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection (ISO/IEC 17020:2012)
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