Crane Operation, Inspection & Maintenance (Cargo & Gantry Cranes)

Lifting equipment onboard, such as cargo and gantry cranes, is vital for safe and efficient cargo operations. While these machines may appear robust, they are highly complex systems that require proper operation, inspection, and maintenance.

Negligence or misuse can lead to malfunctions, costly downtime, or even serious accidents.

This course is designed to equip seafarers with the knowledge and awareness needed to use and maintain lifting appliances safely. It focuses on pedestal-mounted jib cranes and gantry cranes.

Course highlights:

• Construction, operation, and safe use of cranes and related equipment
• Inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements
• Common causes of malfunctions and how to prevent them
• Importance of regular inspections and safety protocols

Highlights:

This course aims to provide seafarers with the essential knowledge and practical awareness required to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation, inspection, and maintenance of cargo handling and gantry cranes onboard vessels.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe the structure, main components, and key operational functions of both cargo handling and gantry cranes.
2. Recognize proper maintenance, inspection, and testing procedures in line with safety and regulatory requirements.
3. Identify common causes of crane malfunctions and operator errors, and explain how to prevent them.
4. Understand the importance of accurate record-keeping, certification, and adherence to inspection intervals.
5. Comprehend the role of safety management systems, safety devices, communication protocols, and emergency procedures in crane operations.
6. Demonstrate awareness of basic preventive maintenance practices to keep lifting appliances reliable and minimize downtime.

Legislation & References: This course is based on the following references:

• ILO Convention No. 152 – Occupational Safety and Health (Dock Work) Convention, 1979
• ISM Code – Paragraph 10 “Maintenance of the Ship and Equipment”
• SOLAS 1974, as amended – Resolution MSC.532(107) (adopted 8 June 2023) – Amendments concerning lifting appliances
• MSC.1/Circ.1663 (28 June 2023) – Guidelines for Lifting Appliances
• ISO 4309:2017 – Cranes — Wire Ropes — Care, Maintenance, Installation, Examination, and Discard
• RightShip RISQ 3.1 – Section 9A (Lifting Appliances) & Section 9B (Gantry Cranes) – covering inspection, testing, maintenance, certification, and record-keeping for vessel lifting equipment
• Industry Best Practices

Duration: 2 hours.

Who should attend: 

• All seafarers involved in operation and major or minor maintenance of vessel cranes

Certificate: ABS

DISCLAIMER: The course is provided on an “as is” basis. Before you purchase any of our courses, it is exclusively your responsibility to check if it complies with the flag administration/approval body you require or you want to submit it to. Furthermore, you should check if the course is accepted by your employer or flag administration as your employer or flag administration may have specific requirements.