What are entries made in chain register ?

• Name of Ship
• Official Number
• Call Sign
• Port of Registry
• Name of Owner
• Register Number
• Date of Issue
• Issued by
• Signature and Stamp
• Initial examination and certification of “All lifting appliances and loose gear”.
• Periodic examinations and re-testing of “All lifting appliances and loose gear”.
• Inspections of “All lifting appliances and loose gear”.

Note :

 The thorough examinations to be indicated in column include:

1. Initial
2. 12 monthly
3. Five yearly
4. Repair/damage
5. Other thorough examinations including those associated with heat treatment.