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Offshore Crane Operator Training Course

Comprehensive Offshore Crane Operator Training Course aligned with API RP 2D, NORSOK R-003, LOLER, and SOLAS standards.

Course Title

Offshore Crane Operator

Course Duration

1 Day

Competency Assessment Criteria

Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led)

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)

Certificate Validity

2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Overview

This intensive Offshore Crane Operator Training Course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe crane operations in offshore, marine, and platform environments. The course delivers concentrated learning focused on offshore crane fundamentals, marine lifting procedures, and platform safety operations in accordance with API RP 2D Recommended Practice for Operation of Hoisting Equipment, NORSOK R-003 Safe Use of Lifting Equipment, LOLER Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, and SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea requirements.


Participants will gain hands-on experience in offshore crane controls, marine lifting procedures, weather considerations, and emergency protocols through interactive exercises and realistic offshore operation scenarios. This intensive format combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring participants develop immediately applicable skills for offshore crane operations and marine lifting safety while maintaining focus on platform safety and operational efficiency in challenging marine environments.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Master fundamental offshore crane operation principles and marine lifting systems

  • Perform safe marine lifting procedures and platform cargo operations

  • Execute comprehensive pre-operational inspections and weather assessments

  • Apply proper load handling techniques in offshore environments

  • Develop hazard recognition and marine safety awareness

  • Implement effective communication and vessel coordination protocols

  • Establish maintenance awareness and marine equipment procedures

  • Create safe operational practices for offshore lifting operations

Group Exercises

  • Weather assessment including (operational limits, safety criteria, and decision procedures)

  • Inspection procedures including (marine equipment checks, defect identification, and reporting requirements)

  • Safety procedures including (hazard identification, risk assessment, and marine safety protocols)

  • Emergency planning including (response procedures, coordination protocols, and communication plans)

Knowledge Assessment

  • Multiple-choice questions including (offshore operations, marine regulations, and weather procedures)

  • Weather scenario analysis including (operational decisions, safety limits, and emergency procedures)

  • Equipment identification including (crane components, safety systems, and marine accessories)

  • Regulatory compliance including (API requirements, NORSOK standards, LOLER regulations, and SOLAS requirements)

Course Outline

1. Offshore Crane Fundamentals and Marine Regulations

  • Offshore crane types including (pedestal cranes, knuckle boom cranes, lattice boom cranes, and shipboard cranes)

  • Regulatory requirements including (API RP 2D compliance, NORSOK R-003 standards, LOLER regulations, and SOLAS requirements)

  • Operator responsibilities including (marine certification, safety obligations, and operational limits)

  • Common hazards including (weather effects, vessel motion, load swing, and platform interface dangers)


2. Offshore Crane Components and Control Systems

  • Structural components including (boom assembly, slewing ring, pedestal base, and load handling systems)

  • Control systems including (joystick controls, load moment indicators, motion compensation, and emergency stops)

  • Safety systems including (overload protection, boom stops, anti-collision systems, and weather monitoring)

  • Marine equipment including (taglines, cargo nets, personnel baskets, and lifting accessories)


3. Pre-Operational Inspections and Weather Assessment

  • Daily inspection including (NORSOK R-003 requirements, visual examination, and functional testing)

  • Weather evaluation including (wind speeds, wave heights, visibility conditions, and operational limits)

  • Load moment system checks including (calibration verification, alarm testing, and capacity validation)

  • Documentation requirements including (inspection logs, weather records, and certification tracking)


4. Marine Load Handling and Cargo Operations

  • Cargo types including (containers, equipment, supplies, and personnel transfers)

  • Lifting procedures including (load attachment, weather consideration, and vessel coordination)

  • Load control including (swing minimization, positioning accuracy, and motion compensation)

  • Platform interface including (deck operations, storage procedures, and cargo securing)


5. Weather Operations and Environmental Considerations

  • Weather limits including (API RP 2D criteria, wind restrictions, and sea state limitations)

  • Motion compensation including (heave compensation systems, load stability, and operational adjustments)

  • Visibility operations including (fog procedures, night operations, and lighting requirements)

  • Emergency weather including (storm procedures, equipment securing, and operational shutdown)


6. Vessel Coordination and Marine Communications

  • Vessel operations including (supply boat interface, positioning requirements, and coordination procedures)

  • Communication protocols including (radio procedures, standard terminology, and emergency communications)

  • Personnel transfer including (basket operations, safety procedures, and SOLAS requirements)

  • Traffic coordination including (multiple vessel operations, helicopter coordination, and platform activities)


7. Emergency Procedures and Marine Safety

  • Emergency response including (equipment failures, weather emergencies, and medical evacuations)

  • Man overboard procedures including (rescue operations, emergency signals, and coordination protocols)

  • Fire emergency including (platform evacuation, equipment shutdown, and emergency services coordination)

  • Collision avoidance including (vessel traffic, aircraft operations, and platform safety zones)


8. Maintenance and Marine Equipment Care

  • Routine maintenance including (lubrication schedules, corrosion protection, and component inspection)

  • Marine environment effects including (salt water exposure, corrosion monitoring, and protective measures)

  • Load testing including (periodic testing, certification requirements, and documentation procedures)

  • Equipment storage including (weather protection, preservation procedures, and inspection requirements)

Practical Assessment

  • Pre-operational inspection including (systematic examination, weather assessment, and documentation)

  • Cargo operations including (load handling, vessel coordination, and positioning accuracy)

  • Personnel transfer including (basket operations, safety procedures, and communication protocols)

  • Emergency procedures including (weather response, equipment failures, and evacuation protocols)

Gained Core Technical Skills

  • Fundamental offshore crane operation and marine lifting capability

  • Comprehensive weather assessment and operational decision-making skills

  • Effective marine cargo handling and vessel coordination proficiency

  • Professional emergency response and marine safety expertise

  • Hazard recognition and offshore environment awareness

  • Marine equipment maintenance and inspection capability

  • Communication and vessel coordination skills

Training Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

Targeted Audience

  • Offshore platform crane operators

  • Marine crane operators and deck personnel

  • Supply vessel operators and marine crew

  • Offshore construction workers and riggers

  • Platform maintenance personnel and technicians

  • Marine safety officers and supervisors

  • New employees requiring offshore crane certification

  • Maritime training instructors and assessors

Why Choose This Course

  • Essential Offshore Crane Operation Training

  • Hands-on Marine Equipment Experience

  • Maritime Safety Standards Compliance

  • Expert Offshore Operation Instruction

  • Platform Safety Certification

Note

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

Course Outline

1. Offshore Crane Fundamentals and Marine Regulations

  • Offshore crane types including (pedestal cranes, knuckle boom cranes, lattice boom cranes, and shipboard cranes)

  • Regulatory requirements including (API RP 2D compliance, NORSOK R-003 standards, LOLER regulations, and SOLAS requirements)

  • Operator responsibilities including (marine certification, safety obligations, and operational limits)

  • Common hazards including (weather effects, vessel motion, load swing, and platform interface dangers)


2. Offshore Crane Components and Control Systems

  • Structural components including (boom assembly, slewing ring, pedestal base, and load handling systems)

  • Control systems including (joystick controls, load moment indicators, motion compensation, and emergency stops)

  • Safety systems including (overload protection, boom stops, anti-collision systems, and weather monitoring)

  • Marine equipment including (taglines, cargo nets, personnel baskets, and lifting accessories)


3. Pre-Operational Inspections and Weather Assessment

  • Daily inspection including (NORSOK R-003 requirements, visual examination, and functional testing)

  • Weather evaluation including (wind speeds, wave heights, visibility conditions, and operational limits)

  • Load moment system checks including (calibration verification, alarm testing, and capacity validation)

  • Documentation requirements including (inspection logs, weather records, and certification tracking)


4. Marine Load Handling and Cargo Operations

  • Cargo types including (containers, equipment, supplies, and personnel transfers)

  • Lifting procedures including (load attachment, weather consideration, and vessel coordination)

  • Load control including (swing minimization, positioning accuracy, and motion compensation)

  • Platform interface including (deck operations, storage procedures, and cargo securing)


5. Weather Operations and Environmental Considerations

  • Weather limits including (API RP 2D criteria, wind restrictions, and sea state limitations)

  • Motion compensation including (heave compensation systems, load stability, and operational adjustments)

  • Visibility operations including (fog procedures, night operations, and lighting requirements)

  • Emergency weather including (storm procedures, equipment securing, and operational shutdown)


6. Vessel Coordination and Marine Communications

  • Vessel operations including (supply boat interface, positioning requirements, and coordination procedures)

  • Communication protocols including (radio procedures, standard terminology, and emergency communications)

  • Personnel transfer including (basket operations, safety procedures, and SOLAS requirements)

  • Traffic coordination including (multiple vessel operations, helicopter coordination, and platform activities)


7. Emergency Procedures and Marine Safety

  • Emergency response including (equipment failures, weather emergencies, and medical evacuations)

  • Man overboard procedures including (rescue operations, emergency signals, and coordination protocols)

  • Fire emergency including (platform evacuation, equipment shutdown, and emergency services coordination)

  • Collision avoidance including (vessel traffic, aircraft operations, and platform safety zones)


8. Maintenance and Marine Equipment Care

  • Routine maintenance including (lubrication schedules, corrosion protection, and component inspection)

  • Marine environment effects including (salt water exposure, corrosion monitoring, and protective measures)

  • Load testing including (periodic testing, certification requirements, and documentation procedures)

  • Equipment storage including (weather protection, preservation procedures, and inspection requirements)

Why Choose This Course?

  • Essential Offshore Crane Operation Training

  • Hands-on Marine Equipment Experience

  • Maritime Safety Standards Compliance

  • Expert Offshore Operation Instruction

  • Platform Safety Certification

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

Practical Assessment

  • Pre-operational inspection including (systematic examination, weather assessment, and documentation)

  • Cargo operations including (load handling, vessel coordination, and positioning accuracy)

  • Personnel transfer including (basket operations, safety procedures, and communication protocols)

  • Emergency procedures including (weather response, equipment failures, and evacuation protocols)

Course Overview

This intensive Offshore Crane Operator Training Course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe crane operations in offshore, marine, and platform environments. The course delivers concentrated learning focused on offshore crane fundamentals, marine lifting procedures, and platform safety operations in accordance with API RP 2D Recommended Practice for Operation of Hoisting Equipment, NORSOK R-003 Safe Use of Lifting Equipment, LOLER Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, and SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea requirements.


Participants will gain hands-on experience in offshore crane controls, marine lifting procedures, weather considerations, and emergency protocols through interactive exercises and realistic offshore operation scenarios. This intensive format combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring participants develop immediately applicable skills for offshore crane operations and marine lifting safety while maintaining focus on platform safety and operational efficiency in challenging marine environments.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Master fundamental offshore crane operation principles and marine lifting systems

  • Perform safe marine lifting procedures and platform cargo operations

  • Execute comprehensive pre-operational inspections and weather assessments

  • Apply proper load handling techniques in offshore environments

  • Develop hazard recognition and marine safety awareness

  • Implement effective communication and vessel coordination protocols

  • Establish maintenance awareness and marine equipment procedures

  • Create safe operational practices for offshore lifting operations

Knowledge Assessment

  • Multiple-choice questions including (offshore operations, marine regulations, and weather procedures)

  • Weather scenario analysis including (operational decisions, safety limits, and emergency procedures)

  • Equipment identification including (crane components, safety systems, and marine accessories)

  • Regulatory compliance including (API requirements, NORSOK standards, LOLER regulations, and SOLAS requirements)

Targeted Audience

  • Offshore platform crane operators

  • Marine crane operators and deck personnel

  • Supply vessel operators and marine crew

  • Offshore construction workers and riggers

  • Platform maintenance personnel and technicians

  • Marine safety officers and supervisors

  • New employees requiring offshore crane certification

  • Maritime training instructors and assessors

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