Crane Ops

Question 1

What to check before?

Answer 1

• Check CAT status
• Check lifting strap expiry
• Check qualifications and certifications of crane operator (Class 1. all crane ops/ Class 2: all less launching of MDV, EMDS, TSAS/ Class 3: only harbour) Deck Officer (COC) Deck Supervisor (ISC) Tech operator (BSC1, COC[crane])
• Check safety weight limit is adhered to (max load at 9.6m: 900kg, without extension: 2.7 tonnes)

Question 2

What to ensure before?

Answer 2

• Ensure proper PPE: safety helmet, life jacket, long 4, safety boots, seaman gloves
• Ensure no personnel standing under load
• Ensure deck officer and deck sup is present with relevant cert

Question 3

What to do before?

Answer 3

• Conduct pre-ops brief and check 4
• Prepare RAMS read up OCP
• Fly interco RY (Seaward side)
• Close hangar hatch
• Stow Harbour Ensign and remove flag pole
• Inform IOC
• Pipe “The Q deck is out of bound. Crane operation in progress.”
• Tie rope at stbd and port waist to prevent entry
• Let go aft outboard rope and stow it by its bollard

Question 4

What to do during?

Answer 4

• Reminder Pipe every 15 mins
• Emergency stop button on combi drive and control cabinet
• Monitor CAT status and ensure safety of personnel

Question 5

What to do after?

Answer 5

• Pipe “The restriction to Q deck is now lifted. Crane operation completed.”
• Inform IOC