ISO 11209:2012

ISO 11209:2012 gives guidelines for the minimum structural scantling of lifting appliances for large yachts. It is applicable to the following lifting appliances: · cranes; · access gangways (including side ladders); · access gangways when used as a lifting appliance. ISO 11209:2012 is not applicable to lifting means for life saving appliances, which are covered by recognized rules and/or international regulations. ISO 11209:2012 covers mainly the following aspects: · service class; · applied loads; · design criteria; · allowable stress; · strength check; · elastic stability check; · connections.