EN 1255:1995

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Safety requirements
5 Construction
6 Testing
7 Designation
8 Marking
Annex
A (informative) Example of a swing derrick made of steel in
                 compliance with EN 1255

This standard applies to swing derricks used on inland navigation vessels. It specifies requirements and test conditions which have to be observed for safety reasons. Swing derricks are used for transfer of crew members ashore and back to the vessel for laying out ropes during mooring and unmooring operations, particularly when the vessel is close to canal or river banks and when no other safe means of getting ashore in those cases is possible.