EN ISO 10855-3:2024

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2025
Plavajoče kontejnerske enote in z njimi povezan dvižni pribor - 3. del: Periodični
nadzor, pregled in preskušanje (ISO 10855-3:2024)
Offshore containers and associated lifting sets - Part 3: Periodic inspection, examination
and testing (ISO 10855-3:2024)
Offshore-Container und dazugehörige Anschlaggarnituren - Teil 3: Wiederkehrende
Kontrolle, Inspektion und Prüfung (ISO 10855-3:2024)
Containeurs offshore et dispositifs de levage associés - Partie 3: Contrôle périodique,
inspection et essais (ISO 10855-3:2024)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10855-3:2024
ICS:
53.020.99 Druga dvigalna oprema Other lifting equipment
55.180.10 Večnamenski kontejnerji General purpose containers
75.180.10 Oprema za raziskovanje, Exploratory, drilling and
vrtanje in odkopavanje extraction equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 10855-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 55.180.10; 75.180.10 Supersedes EN ISO 10855-3:2018
English Version
Offshore containers and associated lifting sets - Part 3:
Periodic inspection, examination and testing (ISO 10855-
3:2024)
Conteneurs pour une utilisation en mer et dispositifs Offshore-Container und dazugehörige
de levage associés - Partie 3: Contrôle périodique, Anschlaggarnituren - Teil 3: Wiederkehrende
inspection et essais (ISO 10855-3:2024) Kontrolle, Inspektion und Prüfung (ISO 10855-3:2024)
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 10855-3:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67 "Oil and
gas industries including lower carbon energy" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 12
“Oil and gas industries including lower carbon energy” the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2025, and conflicting national standards shall be
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This document supersedes EN ISO 10855-3:2018.
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Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 10855-3:2024 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 10855-3:2024 without any
modification.
International
Standard
ISO 10855-3
Second edition
Offshore containers and associated
2024-11
lifting sets —
Part 3:
Periodic inspection, examination
and testing
Conteneurs pour une utilisation en mer et dispositifs de levage
associés —
Partie 3: Contrôle périodique, inspection et essais
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms. 2
5 Container inspection plate . 2
5.1 General .2
5.2 Contents of inspection plate .3
6 Schedule of periodic inspection/examination and test — Containers . 3
7 Container lifting test . 4
7.1 General .4
7.2 Test equipment and calibration .5
8 Non-destructive examination (NDE) of welds . 5
8.1 General .5
8.2 NDE methods.5
8.3 Use of Eddy current testing at periodic inspections .5
8.4 NDE operators .6
9 Visual inspection . 6
9.1 General .6
9.2 Markings .6
9.3 Welds .6
9.4 Pad eyes and lashing points .6
9.5 Structure .6
9.6 Door closures .6
9.7 Floor .6
10 Marking of the inspection plate . 7
11 Inspection report . 7
12 Record keeping . 7
13 Damage and repair procedures . 7
14 Schedule of inspection/examination and test — Lifting sets . 8
15 Inspection of attachment of lifting set to an offshore container .11
15.1 Attachment .11
15.2 Inspection report .11
15.3 Record keeping .11
16 Pre-trip inspections .11
16.1 General .11
16.2 Pre-trip inspection. 12
Annex A (informative) Regulations for offshore containers .13
Annex B (informative) Recommended knowledge and experience of staff responsible for
inspection of offshore containers .15
Annex C (informative) Recommended knowledge and experience of staff responsible for
inspection of lifting sets intended for use with offshore containers .16
Annex D (informative) Recommended inspection and acceptance criteria for offshore
containers . 17

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Annex E (informative) Recommended inspection and acceptance criteria for lifting sets and
lifting set components .22
Bibliography .25

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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67, Oil and gas industries including lower
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Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 12, Oil and gas industries including lower carbon energy,
in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 10855-3:2018), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— recommended inspection and acceptance criteria for periodic inspection of offshore containers, lifting
sets and lifting set components have been included.
A list of all parts in the ISO 10855 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.

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Introduction
The ISO 10855 series meets the requirements of IMO MSC/Circular 860 (1998) for the design, construction,
inspection, testing and in-service examination of offshore containers and associated lifting sets which are
handled in open seas.
The ISO 10855 series does not cover operational use or maintenance.
Under conditions in which offshore containers are often transported and handled, the 'normal' rate of wear
and tear is high, and damage necessitating repair can occur. However, containers designed and manufactured
according to the ISO 10855 series have sufficient strength to withstand the normal forces encountered in
offshore operations and to not suffer from complete failure even if subject to extreme loads.

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Offshore containers and associated lifting sets —
Part 3:
Periodic inspection, examination and testing
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for the periodic inspection, examination and testing of offshore
containers, built in accordance with ISO 10855-1 and with a maximum gross mass not exceeding 25 000 kg,
and their associated lifting sets, intended for repeated use to, from and between offshore installations and
ships. Inspection requirements following damage and repair of offshore containers are also included.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3452-1, Non-destructive testing — Penetrant testing — Part 1: General principles
ISO 5817, Welding — Fusion-welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (beam welding excluded) —
Quality levels for imperfections
ISO 9712, Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel
ISO 10675-1, Non-destructive testing of welds — Acceptance levels for radiographic testing — Part 1: Steel,
nickel, titanium and their alloys
ISO 10675-2, Non-destructive testing of welds — Acceptance levels for radiographic testing — Part 2: Aluminium
and its alloys
ISO 10855-1, Offshore containers and associated lifting sets — Part 1: Design, manufacture and marking of
offshore containers
ISO 10855-2, Offshore containers and associated lifting sets — Part 2: Design, manufacture and marking of
lifting sets
ISO 11666, Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing — Acceptance levels
ISO/IEC 17020, Conformity assessment — Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing
inspection
ISO 17637, Non-destructive testing of welds — Visual testing of fusion-welded joints
ISO 17643, Non-destructive testing of welds — Eddy current testing of welds by complex-plane analysis
ISO 17636-1, Non-destructive testing of welds — Radiographic testing — Part 1: X- and gamma-ray techniques
with film
ISO 17636-2, Non-destructive testing of welds — Radiographic testing — Part 2: X- and gamma-ray techniques
with digital detectors
ISO 17638, Non-destructive testing of welds — Magnetic particle testing
ISO 17640, Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing — Techniques, testing levels, and assessment

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ISO 23277, Non-destructive testing of welds — Penetrant testing — Acceptance levels
ISO 23278, Non-destructive testing of welds — Magnetic particle testing — Acceptance levels
EN 818-4:1996, Short link chain for lifting purposes — Safety — Part 4: Chain slings – Grade 8
EN 818-6, 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, Steel wire rope slings — Safety — Part 2: Specification for information for use and maintenance to
be provided by the manufacturer
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 10855-1, ISO 10855-2 and the
following apply.
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3.1
inspection body
body that performs periodic inspection or examination
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
m minimum working load limit of each shackle, in t
WLL,s
m maximum lifting capacity of a lifting set to be used on an offshore container, in t
WLL,off
m rating, i.e. the maximum gross mass, MGM, of the container including permanent equipment
R
and its cargo, but excluding the lifting set, in kg
m tare mass, i.e. the mass of an empty container including any permanent equipment excluding
T
cargo and lifting set, in kg
m payload, i.e. the maximum permissible mass of cargo which may be safely transported by
P
the container, in kg
NOTE 1 m = m − m .
P R T
NOTE 2 m , m and m are expressed in kg. Where design requirements are based on the gravitational forces
R T P
derived from these values, those forces are indicated thus as m g m g and m g, expressed in N.
R T P
5 Container inspection plate
5.1 General
Containers shall be fitted with a plate carrying the information specified in 5.2.
The plate shall be made of corrosion-resistant material securely attached externally in a manner designed
to avoid unauthorized or accidental removal. The plates shall be fitted to a door, or on containers with no
doors, in a prominent position.

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Aluminium rivets have been found to be unsuitable as a fixing method in the offshore environment and shall
not be used. The information on the plate shall be in the English language.
NOTE Provision for an additional language can be made.
The text shall be permanently and legibly marked on the plates in characters not less than 4 mm high.
5.2 Contents of inspection plate
The plate shall be headed 'OFFSHORE CONTAINER INSPECTION PLATE - ISO 10855-3'.
The plate shall contain the following information:
a) owner’s container number;
b) owner’s name;
c) date of last inspection.
The date of last inspection shall be the date on which the most recent inspection was carried out to the
satisfaction of the competent person.
To avoid confusion, the plate shall not carry the date of the next inspection. Provision shall be made on the
plate to facilitate permanent marking to record a minimum of nine inspections.
NOTE 1 For marking of the inspection plate, see Clause 10.
NOTE 2 In some markets it is common practice to mark an initial inspection date on the inspection plate before the
container is taken into use.
The format in Figure 1 should be followed.
Figure 1 — Example of inspection plate
The inspection plate may be combined with the data plate by including the additional information specified
in ISO 10855-1:2024, 10.2.
6 Schedule of periodic inspection/examination and test — Containers
Containers shall be periodically inspected, examined and, if necessary, tested in accordance with the
schedule listed in Table 1.
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Inspection bodies performing such inspections should ensure the quality of the inspection work through
meeting the requirements for type A or B inspection bodies in ISO/IEC 17020.
NOTE 1 It is not necessary for inspection bodies to obtain accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17020 from an
accreditation body.
NOTE 2 Guidance as to the recommended knowledge and experience of staff responsible for inspections for the
purposes of ISO/IEC 17020 is given in Annexes B and C. Guidance for inspection and acceptance criteria for offshore
containers, lifting sets and lifting set components is given in Annexes D and E.
When the schedule includes a lifting test, the non-destructive examination and visual inspection shall both
be carried out after the lifting test.
Table 1 — Schedule of periodic inspection, examination and testing of containers
Inspection/examination/test
Time or interval Lifting test Non-destructive ex- Visual inspec- Suffix to be marked on
amination (NDE) tion plate
See Clause 10
Initial certification As required by ISO 10855-1
At intervals not
b b
exceeding Not applicable Not applicable Yes V
12 months
At intervals not
b
exceeding Not applicable Yes Yes VN
48 months
After substantial
repair or Yes Yes Yes T
a
alteration
a
A substantial repair or alteration means any repair and/or alteration carried out, which can, in the opinion of an
inspection body, affect the primary elements of the offshore container, or elements which contribute directly to its
structural integrity.
b
The inspection body may require other or additional inspections, examinations and or tests.
7 Container lifting test
7.1 General
The container shall be loaded to give a total mass of 2,5 R and lifted using all the pad eyes.
NOTE This total mass can be obtained by putting in an internal test mass of 2,5 R−T.
The test masses/test load should normally be evenly distributed inside the container. If it is not possible
to place all the test mass inside the container, the remaining mass shall be placed outside or under the
container, provided that this gives a loading on the structure similar to the distribution of the container
loading in operating condition.
If the container has an additional cargo deck, the test mass or test load shall be evenly divided between the
floor and the additional deck. If the additional deck is removable, the test shall be performed with the test
mass or test load divided between the additional deck and the floor, as well as with the whole test mass or
test load on the floor.
The container shall be lifted by a lifting set with an angle to the vertical equal to the design angle and shall
be held, clear of the ground, throughout the test.
Where the lifting set, intended for use with the container, is used for the lifting test, care should be taken
to ensure that no overloading, deformation or distortion is induced in the lifting set. Should the lifting set
normally fitted to the container be used for the lifting test, it shall be visually examined after the load test by
an inspection body as per the requirements of this document.

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The container shall be lifted in such a way that no significant acceleration forces occur. It shall be held for
5 min before measurements are taken.
No deflections during testing shall be greater than of the span of the member. The offshore container
shall show no permanent deformation or other damage after testing.
7.2 Test equipment and calibration
The force shall be applied using calibrated weights and lifting the container by a lifting appliance or by
means of a suitable test rig (see ISO 10855-1:2024, 7.3.2). The pressure gauge or loadcells used shall be in
calibration.
8 Non-destructive examination (NDE) of welds
8.1 General
The NDE of welds on pad eyes and adjoining structures shall be carried out in accordance with the schedule
of examination and tests specified in Table 1.
8.2 NDE methods
NDE methods in accordance with Table 2 shall be chosen with due regard to the conditions influencing
the sensitivity of the methods. Structural welds shall be examined as stipulated in columns I to IV of
ISO 10855-1:2024, Table 7 with the method in columns III or IV being employed in the event that such is
relevant.
Table 2 — Standards relevant to NDE methods
b
Visual Magnetic particle Dye penetrant Ultrasonic Radiography Eddy current
ISO 17636-1 and ISO 17643
ISO 17637 ISO 17638 ISO 3452-1 ISO 17640
a
ISO 17636-2
a
Class B Improved radiographic techniques shall be used.
b
Eddy Current testing may only be used for periodic inspections
Table 3 — NDE acceptance criteria
Visual Magnetic particle Dye penetrant Ultrasonic Radiography
a b
ISO 5817 ISO 23278 ISO 23277 ISO 11666 ISO 10675-1
Level B Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 1
a
For aluminium ISO 10042.
b
For aluminium ISO 10675-2.
8.3 Use of Eddy current testing at periodic inspections
For periodic inspections, Eddy current testing (ET) can be accepted. ET can only be used on painted surfaces
provided the surface to be investigated is free from damage. Structures with very rough and/or damaged
surfaces shall not be inspected by ET.
ET is a recognized NDE method that has the advantage that it can be performed without stripping off
the paint on a welded connection. Since no acceptance criteria are specified for ET, only experienced and
competent operators should perform such inspections.
If indications are found in the ET inspection, the paint shall be removed and the weld shall be inspected by
means of the relevant NDE techniques in Table 2 and acceptance criteria in Table 3.

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8.4 NDE operators
NDE operators shall be qualified, in accordance with ISO 9712, to a minimum of level 2.
NDE operators shall undertake non-destructive examination in accordance with Table 2 and issue reports
describing quality, containing the following information as a minimum:
— number of repairs carried out to meet the specified acceptance standard;
— NDE methods and procedures used;
— NDE-parameters necessary for a proper assessment;
— confirmation of acceptance or rejection.
9 Visual inspection
9.1 General
The visual inspection shall carried out on the exterior and the interior of the container without cargo to
ensure that the container is fit for its intended use. All load bearing parts, especially the base structure, shall
be inspected. For containers with fixed equipment, the inspection body shall determine whether access to
load bearing parts is adequate.
Sufficient lighting and other facilities necessary should be provided to allow the inspection to be carried out
safely and effectively. The facility should include suitable means of lifting and supporting the container for
the purposes of inspecting the underside.
9.2 Markings
The markings and plates shall be checked to ensure that they meet the requirements of ISO 10855-1 and
Clause 5.
9.3 Welds
Welds in the primary structure shall be visually examined to ensure freedom from visible defects.
9.4 Pad eyes and lashing points
All pad eyes and lashing points shall be visually examined for distortion, mechanical damage or any other
sign of distress or overload.
9.5 Structure
The structure shall be visually examined for corrosion, mechanical damage or injurious deformation.
9.6 Door closures
Doors, frames, seals, hinges, locks, etc. shall be visually examined and functionality checked to ensure that
they operate in a satisfactory manner without undue force being required.
9.7 Floor
The floor shall be visually examined to check that it is not deformed and that it shows no signs of distress or
overload. Drainage facilities, where fitted, shall be inspected; for example, drain holes shall be clear of debris.

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10 Marking of the inspection plate
On satisfactory completion of the inspection, examination and when applicable, test(s), the plate shall be
permanently marked, in accordance with Table 1, as follows:
— the date (YYYY-MM-DD) of the inspection, examination and when applicable, test(s) together with the
unique identification mark of the inspection body together with either:
— suffix T, indicating proof load test, non-destructive examination, and visual inspection, or
— suffix VN, indicating non-destructive examination and visual inspection, or
— suffix V, indicating visual inspection only.
11 Inspection report
When, in the opinion of the inspector, a container is suitable for service, a report shall be issued to the owner.
This report shall contain the following information (as a minimum):
— container identification (including owner's container number);
— name of owner or delegated nominee;
— report number;
— statement that the container is suitable for service;
— total gross mass in kg, applicable to the all points lifting test and the method of test (where relevant);
— details of NDE carried out (where relevant);
— statement that the container described was inspected/examined and or tested and that the particulars
are correct;
— reference, where appropriate, to any report issued to the owner arising from the process;
— confirmation that the inspection plate was marked; date of examination (date of signature or report also
to be shown if different from date of examination);
— name of organization, name of the person and authentication by the person carrying out the inspection/
examination or test either by signature or other secure means;
— comments on any limits to the scope of inspection.
NOTE 1 Details of the examination of the lifting set can also be given on the inspection report for the container.
NOTE 2 This report can be combined with the initial statement of conformity.
12 Record keeping
The owner shall retain the current certificate for each container, record substantial repairs, modifications
or changes in identification etc., and maintain adequate records to ensure traceability.
13 Damage and repair procedures
The owner shall ensure that:
— containers are maintained in accordance with this document;
— if a container is damaged such that it does not conform to this document, it is not used until it is repaired
and inspected by an inspection body;

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— repairs are carried out in accordance with the requirements for design and manufacture of containers
set out in ISO 10855-1;
— repair facilities used are able to ensure the quality of the procedures and facilities (e.g. by a quality
management system such as ISO 9001);
— following repair, the container is inspected and, where relevant, tested by the inspection body in
accordance with Table 1; to this end, the owner shall provide the inspection body with full details of the
repairs that have been carried out;
— following modification, the container is submitted for re-certification.
If the user or any of his agents detects any structural damage or corrosion which may affect the load bearing
integrity of the container, they should advise the owner as soon as practicable.
Where a need for repair is identified, adequate arrangements should be made for the safe transportation of
the damaged container, to the location specified by the owner.
14 Schedule of inspection/examination and test — Lifting sets
14.1 Lifting sets shall be periodically inspected, examined and tested in accordance with the schedule
detailed in Table 4 by an inspection body at least meeting the requirements for type B inspection bodies in
ISO/IEC 17020.
14.2 When the schedule requires a load test, any non-destructive examination and visual inspection shall
both be carried out after the load test.
NOTE 1 It is not necessary for inspection bodies to obtain accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17020 from an
accreditation body.
NOTE 2 Guidance as to the recommended knowledge and experience of staff responsible for inspections is given in
Annex C.
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Table 4 — Schedule of periodic inspection, examination and testing of lifting sets
Inspection/examination/test
Time or
Non-
Applicable to
Visual Suffix marked
interval
Load test destructive
inspection on sling tag
examination
Initial Complete lifting
As required by ISO 10855–2
certification set
Interval not ex- Complete lifting
N/A N/A Yes V
ceeding 12 months set
Sling components
b
and joining links N/A Yes Yes VN
excluding legs
Interval not ex-
b c
Chain sling legs N/A Yes Yes VN
ceeding 48 months
Shackles N/A N/A Yes N/A
Wire rope legs N/A N/A Yes N/A
Yes Yes
After substantial
In accordance In accordance
repair or Chain lifting set Yes T
with applicable with applicable
a
alteration
d d
standard standard
a
A substantial repair or alteration means any repair and/or alteration carried out, which can, in the opinion of an
inspection body, affect integrity of the lifting set.
b
The inspection body may require other or additional inspections, examinations and or tests.
c
NDE to be performed on the end links of each leg +10 % of the leg length. The location of the 10 % to be based on the
visual inspection.
d
Applicable standards include EN 818-6.
14.3 Load testing of chain sling legs
A test force equal to 2,5 × m of a single leg rated in accordance with EN 818-4:1996, Table 3, ±2 %, shall
WLL,s
be applied to each leg without shock. The load shall be applied for a minimum of 5 min before measurements
are taken.
14.4 Non-destructive examination of sling components except wire rope legs
Magnetic particle examination shall be undertaken as specified in 8.2.
14.5 Visual inspection of the lifting set
14.5.1 General
The inspection shall be carried out with normally corrected vision. Sufficient lighting and other facilities
necessary should be provided to allow the inspection to be carried out safely and effectively.
14.5.2 Chain and wire rope slings and components
Inspection of chain and wire rope slings and components shall be carried out in accordance with EN 818-6
and EN 13414-2, as applicable.
14.5.3 Shackles
Shackles shall be visually inspected.

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14.6 Marking of the lifting set
On satisfactory completion of inspection/examination/test, as applicable, the lifting set inspection shall be
marked on the sling in accordance with ISO 10855-2. Lifting sets may be marked either with an identification
tag, or alternatively by one of the marking methods described in ISO 10855-2:2024, 7.3.
Marking shall be in accordance with Table 4 as follows:
— the date YY-MM of the inspection/examination/test as applicable, together with the unique identification
mark of the inspection body together with either:
— suffix T, indicating load test; non-destructive examination, and visual inspection, or
— suffix V, indicating visual inspection only, or
— suffix VN, indicating NDE and visual inspection.
This marking shall be placed on the identification tag or on the ferrule as applicable. For slings marked
according to method 2, as described in ISO 10855-2:2024, 7.3, with only a small numbered tag, the inspection
information shall be recorded electronically or by other means.
14.7 Inspection report
A report shall be issued to the owner, when the lifting set is deemed suitable for service, and it shall contain
the following information (as a minimum):
— sling and shackle identification numbers;
— owner’s name;
— report number;
— statement that the lifting equipment described was thoroughly inspected, examined and tested, is safe
to operate and that the particulars are correct;
— details of any NDE carried out;
— confirmation that the sling identification tag was marked; date of inspection (date of signature or report
also to be shown if different from date of inspection);
— name of organization, name of the person and authentication by the person carrying out the inspection/
examination or test either by signature or other secure means.
NOTE Details of the inspection of the container can also be given on the inspection report for the lifting set.
14.8 Record keeping
The owner shall retain the current certification for each lifting set and maintain adequate records to ensure
traceability.
14.9 Damage and repair procedures
The owner shall ensure that:
— the lifting set is maintained in accordance with this document;
— if the lifting set is damaged, it shall not be used until it is repaired or replaced, and inspected by an
inspection body;
— lifting set repairs shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of ISO 10855-2;
— repair facilities used are able to ensure the quality of the procedures and facilities (e.g. by a quality
management system such as ISO 9001);

ISO 10855-3:2024(en)
— following repair, the lifting set is inspected and, where relevant, tested by an inspection body in accordanc
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