EN 1255:1995
(Main)Inland navigation vessels - Swing derricks
General Information
- Abstract
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.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 05-Jan-1995
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 15 - Inland navigation vessels
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 15 - Inland navigation vessels
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 05-Nov-2014
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Relations
- Referred By
EN 13281:2000 - Inland navigation vessels - Safety requirements for walkways and working places - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1255:1995 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Inland navigation vessels - Swing derricks". This standard covers: 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.
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.
EN 1255:1995 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 47.020.40 - Lifting and cargo handling equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1255:1995 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13281:2000, EN 13551:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Inland navigation vessels - Swing derricksFahrzeuge der Binnenschiffahrt - SchwenkbäumeBateaux de navigation intérieure - SauterellesInland navigation vessels - Swing derricks47.060Inland navigation vessels47.020.40Dvigalna oprema in oprema za pretovorLifting and car
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