Operate the vessel pedestal crane within the designed crane load capacity, in accordance with the derating tables
applicable to existing weather and sea state conditions
▪ Perform basket transfers where permitted and safe to do so
▪ Hold the Offshore Crane Operator certification (level 2 for unsupervised inboard lifts; level 3 for unsupervised offshore lifts),
except for junior crane operators under training, who are not permitted to perform unsupervised lifts until the appropriate
certification is obtained
▪ Be aware of the surroundings in terms of potential clashes with other vessel equipment
▪ Be aware of crane limits in terms of reach and capacity
▪ On vessels with multiple cranes, be aware of the interaction with other cranes and proactively intervene in order to avoid
any interference during simultaneous operations
▪ Where present, and within the limits of own capabilities, operate the articulated boom on knuckle boom pedestal cranes
▪ Where present, and within the limits of own capabilities, operate the active / passive heave compensation systems during
lifting
▪ Interact with the superiors in order to define the lifting procedures
▪ Report any crane equipment malfunctioning to his/her supervisor
▪ Ensures that all safe work procedures for crane lifts are adhered to
▪ Make daily inspection on the crane
▪ Carry out daily routine maintenance to the crane and the operator's cabin
▪ Keep a high level of housekeeping in the operator's cabin
▪ Liaise with 2nd Engineer/Crane Engineer/Chief Electrician/Vessel Equipment Engineer on crane maintenance and
performance, in order to ensure that repairs and preventive maintenance are carried out properly
▪ Carry out weekly inspection of the crane in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations
▪ Fill up the crane log book as required for all lifts above 50 ton
▪ Stop the lifting activity if required on safety or technical grounds, if continuing could cause any damages or injuries
▪ Report to the 1st Assistant, while taking instructions directly from the Deck Foreman or 2nd Assistant during lifting
operations