Aims & Outcomes

This course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate an offshore crane safely and efficiently. An offshore crane may include various crane classes temporarily or permanently mounted to Ships, FPSO’s Semi-Submersibles, fixed platforms, dive vessels and barges. 

Designed For

This course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate an offshore crane safely and efficiently.

Assessment

Participants must have the ability to read and write English and be able to perform practical and theoretical assessment as required.

Prerequisites

There are no Prerequisites for this course.
However ASTA recommend holding a Dogman/Banksman Licence or other crane licences/competencies prior to commencement. 

Duration

3 – 5 Days depending on the experience of the Offshore Crane Operators.
Durations are set at the discretion of ASTA. 

Max Participants

6 Persons

Performance Criteria

  • Input data and use of Load Safety Indicator Functions

  • Interpretation of Crane Capacity Charts and Manuals

  • Identify sea state and adverse weather conditions

  • Perform pre-operational and shutdown procedures

  • Safely control the crane during lifting operations

  • Demonstrate the ability to remove load swing

  • Safely conduct a series of Dynamic lifts and Blind lifts

Course Content

  • Adherence to statutory and regulatory authority requirements and company procedures

  • Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

  • Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of loads

  • Apply risk assessment and hazard control strategies

  • Locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures

  • Establish and maintain communications with bridge, vessels and rigging crews

  • Use and interpret crane manufacturer’s specifications and data, including load charts, to enable the crane to be configured for the correct sea-state and specific load characteristics

  • Transfer of personnel between the facility and another vessel using appropriate approved equipment

  • Safe management of loads during diving operations and subsea operations

  • Heave compensation, passive, active and overload protection systems

  • Theoretical and final practical assessment is to be conducted with an offshore crane or simulator

Nationally Recognised Training

Upon Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, each participant will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for:
PMASUP305 Operate Offshore Crane

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