Ship To Shore Crane Training
The scope of the training is to provide the necessary knowledge and skill to handle and operate a ship-to-shore crane in order to load and unload ships in a safe and productive way.
Number of participants: | Max 2 |
Duration: | Up to 4 weeks |
Location: | Onsite |

General
- Lifting gear and use of lifting gear
- International signals
- Safety procedure crane driver
- Operation of the crane
- Use of container spreader
- Risk detection and safety
- Pre use check list
- Basic knowledge of ship structure (cells, gliders, bay’s)
- Technical safety procedures
Tour of the crane
- Safety path of the crane
- Engine room
- Lights
- Rails
Lifting gear and use of lifting gear
- Shackle between hoist and cargo
- Supervision of actions
- Maintenance lifting gear
- Calculating the S.W.L.
Description of the function of crane operator check List
- Storm warning
- People transport
- Load diagram
- Visibility
- Communication
- Portside and star board
- Related tasks ship-to-shore crane training
International signals (communication)
- Eye contact
- Warning signals
- General moves and signals
- Vertical movement
- Horizontal movement
- Danger
Practice
- Driving with the crane
- Positioning the crane
- Combining the movements
- Use of container spreader
- Hoisting and lowering containers
- Handling hatch covers
- Loading and unloading of containers on a vessel
Assessment/Certification
The course will consist of both theoretical and Practical exam.
The successful candidate will be issued with an RTITB certificate which is valid throughout Ireland and the UK.
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