Shipboard Deck Crane Operator Training is a structured competency-based program designed for officers and crew operating deck cranes on merchant vessels, including bulk carriers, tankers, and heavy-lift ships. The training focuses on safe and efficient shipboard lifting operations in line with the ISM Code, applicable Flag State requirements, and recognized maritime industry best practices. Participants gain practical knowledge of crane components, operating limits, load charts, lifting plans, risk assessment, communication protocols, and emergency procedures. The program includes hands-on training, case studies, and operational scenarios relevant to shipboard environments. It supports company Safety Management Systems (SMS) by ensuring personnel assigned to crane operations are properly trained and assessed for competence. This training is suitable for deck officers, ratings, and designated crane operators and helps shipping companies meet audit, vetting, and charterer expectations for safe cargo and lifting operations at sea and in port.

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• Deck Officers (Chief Mate, Second Mate, Third Mate) involved in cargo and lifting operations
• Deck Crane Operators onboard merchant vessels
• Able Seamen (ABs) and Bosuns assigned to operate deck cranes
• Senior Ratings responsible for lifting, rigging, and cargo handling activities
• Cargo Officers, Rigging & Lifting Supervisors on bulk carriers, General cargo vessels and heavy-lift vessels

• Introduction to Shipboard Crane Operations
• Types of shipboard deck cranes and its applications on merchant vessels
• Roles and responsibilities of crane operator, banksman, and lifting supervisor
• Regulatory and compliance framework, ISM Code requirements and STCW guidelines
• Company lifting procedures and permit-to-work systems
• Main components and accessories of various types of crane
• Hydraulic, electrical, and control systems
• Slewing, luffing, hoisting mechanisms, limit switches and safety devices
• Safe Working Load (SWL) and load charts
• Radius, boom angle, and dynamic loading
• Effects of vessel motion, wind, and sea state
• Vessel trim, list and buoyancy changes during load transfer
• Impact of Free surface effect during lifting operations
• Transverse and longitudinal stability during lifts
• Heeling moments generated by suspended loads
• Impact of lifting loads over ship’s side and radius change on stability
• Coordination with ballast operations during lifting operation
• Lift Planning & Risk Assessment for routine vs non-routine lifts
• Lift plans, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Permit-to-Work and toolbox talks
• Coordination with bridge and engine room
• Lifting Gear, slings, shackles, hooks, spreader beams
• Inspection and certification requirements
• Sling angles and load distribution & effects of rigging configuration on crane load
• Practical Training & Hands-On Operations, Pre-operation crane inspection and checks, crane controls, safe hoisting, slewing, luffing, and lowering
• Hand signals and communication with banksman and bridge
• Decision making during Emergency situations eg Load swing, Loss of power, Excessive list or unexpected heel
• Theoretical and Practical Assessment