19 September 2024
- Intended platform and bogies must be checked if it’s fit for operation, before taken into commission.
- Following to check:
- Platform frame not dented, twisted, or rusted.
- Lashing points not damaged.
- Wheels not gouged or missing.
- Markings readable (equipment ID number, tare weight, SWL).
- Before start of stuffing, locking device of fifth wheel must be verified loosed and locking pin engaged.
- Visual control should be done before any movement of bogie is performed.
- Pull test by tug master or forklift can be done to ensure properly locked.
- If the fifth wheel is not locked, there is a risk that bogie and platform are separated during operation.
- Attending superintendent or stevedore foreman must check that fifth wheel is locked before operation.
- It is important that the Samson platform is prevented from any movement. Preferred way is to have the tug-masters connected. Doing this, prevent any involuntary longitudinal movement, but at the same time there is the possibility to manoeuvre the platform if necessary. The wheels can be blocked using trailer wedges or similar as well.
- Depending on cargo type, rubber mats and/ or wood dunnage must be placed between cargo and platform.
- The cargo must be secured from sliding (all directions), rotation and tipping on the platform. Weight of the cargo must be transferred to platforms full construction. This means you may need to add transversal beams in order to distribute the load.
- If necessary, stoppers can be welded on the platform, but only with Equipment departments approval.
- Locking pins (2 on each side of bogie) must be engaged/ locked during stuffing of cargo.
- It’s important that the 2 MPB’s are prevented from any movement during stuffing. Preferred way is to have the tug-masters connected. Doing this prevent any involuntary longitudinal movement, but at the same time there is the possibility to maneuver the MPB’s into correct position if necessary. The wheels can be blocked using trailer wedges or similar as well.
- When considering using Multipurpose bogie equipment, attention must be taken to have good lashing points in order to prevent any longitudinal movement between cargo and platform. (So, the platforms can´t be pushed in/ pulled out by the tug-master)
- When stuffing trains, the suspension of the bogies (wheel sets) must be blocked from movement.
- When stuffing trains, the suspension of the bogies (wheel sets) must be blocked from movement.