The new regulation applies lifting appliances on board ships certified under the SOLAS Convention, with some exceptions, such as those on Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs).

Equipment Covered: The regulation covers various types of lifting appliances, including those used for cargo handling, stores, engine rooms, and personnel.

SWL below 1,000 kg: Flag Administrations shall determine to what extent the new requirements do not apply to lifting appliances which have a safe working load below 1,000 kg. In the absence of such specification, it is our understanding that SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulations 3-13. 2.1 and 3-13.2.4 apply to all Lifting Appliances, irrespective of their safe working load.

https://marine-offshore.bureauveritas.com/newsroom/new-solas-requirements-lifting-appliances-entry-force-1-january-2026