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AMSA is satisfied:
(A) is competent to test and examine material handling equipment; and
(B) has the necessary equipment for testing and examination; or
(b) for carrying out examinations in accordance with section 4.2.4 of the ILO Code, other than those associated with testing of equipment under this Order or for determining the safe working load of loose gear that is not required to be permanently marked with a SWL:
 (i) is appointed by the owner or master of the vessel; and
 (ii) if the person is a seafarer who holds any of the following positions on board the vessel:
(A) master; or
(B) chief mate; or
(C) chief engineer; or
(D) second engineer.
Note   In the Australian maritime industry, the engineer officer who performs the functions of a Second engineer specified by STCW Code Table A‑III/2 column 1, is generally referred to as the First engineer.
fibre rope means a rope constructed of natural or synthetic fibre.
hatchway means an opening that provides access for a person or cargo to a cargo space for loading or unloading.
illumination means the measured intensity of light in the horizontal plane 1 m above the working surface.
ILO Code means the ILO Code of Practice Safety and Health in Ports, 2005, published by the International Labour Organization, as in force from time to time.
    IMDG Code means the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code published by the International Maritime Organization, as in force from time to time.
inspection, for material handling equipment, means a visual examination including, if necessary, dismantling, to assess the condition of any part of the equipment for any defect impairing its operational reliability.
intermediate bulk container or IBC means a rigid or flexible portable packaging, as defined in the IMDG Code, that is resistant to stresses produced in handling and transport, as determined by tests that are consistent with:
(a) Chapter 6.5 of the IMDG Code; or
(b) Chapter 6.5 of the latest edition of Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods — Model Regulations, published by the United Nations; or
(c) AS 3668-1989 Flexible intermediate bulk containers — Non-dangerous goods as in force on 1 January 2017.
lifting appliance means a stationary or mobile cargo-handling appliance belonging to a vessel that is used on board the vessel for suspending, raising, lowering or moving loads from one position to another while suspended or supported, including a crane, derrick crane, derrick, stores crane, cargo lift or mechanical ramp.
loading means:
(a) either:
 (i) conveying a load from a place, including another vessel, next to a vessel:
(A) to a location on board the vessel; or
(B) to a second vessel for transfer onto the vessel; or
 (ii) transferring a load