BS ISO 11209:2012

This standard BS ISO 11209:2012 Ships and marine technology. Large yachts. Deck crane and access gangways strength requirements is classified in these ICS categories:

• 47.040 Seagoing vessels

This International Standard specifies requirements 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.

This International Standard is not applicable to lifting means for life saving appliances, which are covered by recognized rules and/or international regulations.

This International Standard covers mainly the following aspects:

• service class;

• applied loads;

• design criteria;

• allowable stresses;

• strength check;

• elastic stability check;

• connections.