Guidance
The thorough examination and inspection of offshore cranes
The thorough examination and inspection of offshore cranes
- HSE
- Guidance
- Offshore Information Sheet 9/2007
- Crane and RiggingInspection and Maintenance
- Mechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- CraneValve
- Functional testing
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
This information sheet addresses offshore crane examinations following uncontrolled load lowering when a secondary brake failed while the primary brake was ineffective. It recommends reviewing examination schemes to verify each braking system independently, with competent persons deciding whether testing is necessary. The guidance applies to all cranes, not only those used for manriding.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Offshore Information Sheet 9/2007. Themes: crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance.