Description

Develop the knowledge needed to make safer, evidence-based decisions throughout the crane lifecycle. This self-paced Marine Pro Academy course covers shipboard cargo and pedestal cranes, overhead travelling cranes and gantry cranes, connecting lift planning and operation with inspection, maintenance, defect reporting and emergency response.

What you will learn

• Distinguish crane families, principal components, load paths, hazard zones and role-specific competence boundaries.
• Apply configuration-specific load charts, gross suspended-load calculations, rigging and sling-angle principles, communication rules and stop-work criteria.
• Plan pre-use checks, safe isolation, access and systematic examination of structural, mechanical, electrical and load-handling components within your assigned competence.
• Record defects clearly, escalate uncertain findings and identify the evidence needed for repairs, justified testing and controlled return to service.
• Recognize the maritime lifting-appliance framework and check the applicable flag, class, manufacturer and vessel safety-management requirements.

Course content

1. Inspection fundamentals and competence
2. Legal duties, standards and records
3. Crane anatomy and hazard zones
4. Planning, isolation and safe access
5. Pre-use checks and in-service inspection
6. Thorough examination of components
7. Defect evaluation and reporting
8. Testing and return to service
9. SOLAS 2026 and maritime lifting requirements
10. Cargo and gantry crane operations
11. Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
12. Emergency response and integrated scenarios

The course includes worked load-chart and sling-angle examples, inspection and defect-report structures, maintenance planning examples, three written scenario assignments, module knowledge checks, a final knowledge assessment and a closing course summary.

Learning format and assessment

Format: 100% online and self-paced, with 14 sections and 73 lesson pages.

Estimated study time: approximately 9 hours 45 minutes, depending on your experience, reading pace and time spent on written assignments and revisions. This is a study estimate, not statutory contact hours or practical training time.

Module knowledge checks are ungraded practice. Complete the required activities and obtain a satisfactory result on the three written assignments. The final assessment contains 30 questions with an 80% pass mark (24 correct answers); reattempts are available.

Who should attend?

Seafarers, crane operators, deck officers, engineers, maintenance personnel, supervisors and others involved in planning, supporting or managing vessel lifting operations. Learners should have basic maritime safety knowledge and sufficient English to understand the course and complete written responses.

Maritime framework and references

The course addresses SOLAS II-1/3-13, IMO Resolution MSC.532(107), MSC.1/Circ.1663 and its relevant corrigendum, ISM maintenance controls and equipment-specific guidance. ISO and national lifting-equipment standards are discussed in context. Learners must confirm the applicable jurisdiction, flag implementation, equipment scope and current controlled editions; national rules are not presented as universal maritime requirements.

Certificate of completion

A Marine Pro Academy Certificate of Completion is issued after successful completion of the course and all required assessments.

This maritime e-learning course develops theoretical knowledge and decision-making. Completion does not establish practical crane competence, authorize operation, inspection or maintenance, appoint a competent examiner, or replace a statutory lifting-appliance examination certificate. Equipment-specific familiarization, employer authorization, vessel procedures and applicable authority requirements continue to apply.

Certificate Processing Time

Your e-learning certificate is available immediately after successful course completion and all required assessments. Please ensure your enrolment details are correct. For assistance, contact info@marineproacademy.com with your name and course title.