🔍 Key Concepts

• Cargo gear certification and testing responsibilities on U.S. vessels • Typical role of classification societies vs. government agencies vs. technical/professional societies • Who is commonly authorized/qualified to perform periodic load/weight tests on lifting appliances (booms, cranes, derricks)

💭 Think About

• Look at each organization and ask: Is this primarily a regulatory body, a classification (survey and inspection) society, or a professional/technical group? • Which of these organizations routinely inspects and certifies hull, machinery, and cargo handling equipment for fitness and safety? • Which group actually sends surveyors to ships to witness load tests and issue/update certificates for cargo gear?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which organization is recognized for classification and certification of ships and their equipment worldwide. • Check which option is mainly a professional society for engineers rather than an inspecting/certifying body. • Confirm which organization typically writes or enforces U.S. regulations, versus which one performs technical surveys under those rules.