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21st April 2026\u00a0–\u00a0IACS, the membership organisation for the world\u2019s leading classification societies, has published a Recommendation to improve safety standards for lifting appliances, in line with SOLAS regulations covering both new and existing lifting appliances.<\/p>\n

Lifting appliances play a vital role in cargo handling and ship operations, yet their limited structural redundancy has long posed safety risks for crews and vessels. To address these hazards, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced new mandatory requirements for the design, construction, installation, testing, examination, marking, maintenance, inspection and operation of lifting appliances under the SOLAS Convention. These regulations entered into force on\u00a01 January 2026\u00a0and aim to prevent failures that have previously resulted in fatalities, injuries, lifting appliances loss and ship damage.<\/p>\n

The new SOLAS regulations apply to\u00a0all new lifting appliances installed on or after 1 January 2026, and to\u00a0existing lifting appliances and associated loose gear\u00a0no later than the first renewal survey on or after that date. Regulation II-1\/3-13 introduces requirements for classification of standard design and construction, periodic load testing and thorough examinations for both new and existing lifting appliances.<\/p>\n

IACS strongly supports the inclusion of lifting appliances within the SOLAS Convention, recognising the substantial improvement this brings to maritime safety. In support of this new framework and to facilitate consistent global implementation of the SOLAS regulations,\u00a0IACS has developed a comprehensive Recommendation on Onboard Lifting Appliances, providing guidance on, for example:<\/p>\n

Distinguishing between new and existing lifting appliances;
\nApplication of SOLAS regulation II-1\/3-13 to lifting appliances with a safe working load below 1000 kg;
\nWhat information is the prerequisite to account for existing lifting appliances and loose gear that enters into the SOLAS regime (certificates, load test and thorough examination);
\nExamples of loose gear to which the application of SOLAS regulation II-1\/3-13 should be considered and for where it should not and the documentation required for the consideration of existing loose gear in the SOLAS regulation II-1\/3-13 regime;
\nAppliances serving as launching appliances for survival craft or rescue boats and as lifting appliances for cargo handling (dual use);
\nNecessary documentation and certification procedure for equipment with modification or alteration of major character;
\nSurvey and testing regimes and timeframes, including alignment with the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC);
\nDate of the initial verification of compliance with SOLAS regulation II-1\/3-13 regime.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the new Regulation, Robert Ashdown, IACS Secretary General<\/strong>, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the new SOLAS requirements take effect, close cooperation among classification societies, Flag State Administrations and industry stakeholders will be essential.\u00a0IACS remains committed to providing clear, practical guidance and supporting the maritime sector in achieving safer lifting operations worldwide, and the new IACS Recommendation will help ensure the consistent application of the SOLAS rules and reduce the risks to crew and vessels of lifting appliance failure.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

The new IACS Recommendation builds on the SOLAS regulations by providing detailed reference to relevant aspects of SOLAS and the scenarios relating to the various modes of application of lifting appliances. It also clarifies the classification of lifting appliances to which SOLAS II-1\/3-13 applies, as well as clear examples of lifting appliances to which SOLAS II-1 Reg 3-13 May or may not apply.<\/p>\n

The Recommendation follows on from prior work by IACS to enhance lifting appliance safety. IACS had already issued a new\u00a0Unified Interpretation (UI SC310, July 2025) –\u00a0also published by IMO as MSC.1\/Circ.1696 – which introduces a \u2018factual statement\u2019 template confirming testing and examination of non-certified existing lifting appliances in accordance with MSC.1\/Circ.1663.<\/p>\n

The new IACS Recommendations builds on this by suggesting the use of \u2018Factual Statements\u2019 and highlights the critical importance of the nomination of a Safe Working Load (to the satisfaction of the Administration), in line with UI SC 310 (MSC.1\/Circ.1696), for existing lifting appliances without valid certificates of test and thorough examination.<\/p>\n

IACS also published\u00a0Recommendation No. 191\u00a0in 2025 for lifting appliances involved in personnel handling operations.<\/p>\n

Full details of the \u2018Recommendation on Onboard Lifting Appliances\u2019\u00a0can be found on the IACS website at https:\/\/iacs.org.uk\/resolutions\/recommendations\/181-200\/rec-198<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About IACS
\nDedicated to safe ships and clean seas, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) makes a unique contribution to maritime safety and regulation through technical support, compliance verification and research and development. More than 90% of the world\u2019s cargo carrying tonnage is covered by the classification design, construction and through-life compliance Rules and standards, including Unified Requirements, set by the twelve Member Societies of IACS.<\/p>\n

More information about IACS can be found by visiting www.iacs.org.uk and in our Annual Review available online at https:\/\/iacs.org.uk\/about-us\/annual-review<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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