§ 71.47-10 - Cargo gear of special design and limited use.

(a) The regulations in this subpart shall apply to cargo gear of special design and limited use (derrick barges rigged for heavy lifts, cargo booms on self unloaders, etc.) only to the extent that it is practicable to do so. These requirements may be modified by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, where the inspection is performed, according to the design characteristics of such cargo gear.

(b) Nondestructive tests, such as radiography, ultrasonic, electronic or other methods, may be utilized to determine the condition of heavy lift gear after it has been unit tested, provided such methods are acceptable to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, having cognizance of the tests. However, no deviations or modifications shall be permitted to lessen the requirements for cargo gear inspection as set forth in § 71.47-70 and the maintenance of the applicable cargo gear records as set forth in § 71.47-75.