Guide For Crane Reliability Survey Incl. Photo Guide

Surveyors Guide to
Crane Reliability
Surveyors Guide to Crane Reliability
Weightage -2.48
RPN - 80
Check ID
801
Are the cranes / derricks inclusive of pedestal, jib and external
structure in apparent satisfactory condition with no signs of
excessive wear and damages?
What to check and what to report?
• The jib and its fittings should be without excessive corrosion

• All external lights and their wiring should be properly fixed and operational
• The jib mounting (hinges, luffing cylinder connections) should be properly
greased and without excessive corrosion?
If any of the above items or any other item at the discretion of the attending surveyor
is not meeting the criteria, this item is to be marked as “NO”.
Weightage -0.12
RPN - 4
Check ID
802
Is the SWL clearly marked on the crane / Jib
What to Check and What to Report?
Attending surveyor to confirm that SWL markings on the crane are clearly marked and
visible. SWL marking should be at a location where it is clearly visible.
If the markings are not visible, this check is to be marked as “NO”.
Weightage -1.12
RPN - 36
Check ID
803
Is the wire rope free of damage and well-greased and no apparent
signs of broken wires that are concentrated in one area or one
strand?
Attending surveyor to confirm that wire ropes are free from any type of mechanical
damages or any other kind to damage at the discretion of the surveyor. Please see the
photo album at the beginning for the guide to have a clarity on the type of damage.
Check ID Weightage -1.99

RPN – 64
804
Are sheaves in apparent satisfactory condition and a routine
maintenance ascertained?
As far as practicable, attending surveyor to confirm that sheaves are in apparent

satisfactory condition and free from any damages. Special attention must be paid to the
sheave bearings and there should not be any signs of the same sliding out. As far as
practicable, attending surveyor to verify the sheave clearances. To confirm the sheave
below guidance may be adopted to confirm if the sheaves are in good condition.
Attending surveyor may adopt his own method and to verify the sheave clearances if
any. If, however condition of the sheaves or the clearances are not in accordance with
the makers recommendation, this check is to be marked as “NO”.

RPN - 30
805
Are crane/derrick safety devices operational and regularly tested?
Attending surveyor to confirm that cranes are regularly tested and in accordance with the
manufacturer recommendation. As far as practicable, attending surveyor to practically
witness the testing of the safety devices and confirm that same are operational. If
witnessing the tests is not possible, attending surveyor to confirm the documentation and
the PMS activities and ascertain that safety devices are checked on a regular basis.
As a minimum usually all cranes are provided with the following type of safety devices
which may be tested (if possible) at the discretion of the attending surveyor.
 Crane level indicator (If provided)

 Boom stops (except for derricks and hydraulic booms)
 Jib stops (if a jib is attached), except for derricks
 Locks on foot pedal brakes
 Integral holding device/check valve on hydraulic outrigger jacks and hydrau-
lic stabilizer jacks
 Rail clamps and rail stops for equipment on rails (If provided)
 Horn (either built into the equipment or on the equipment and immediately avail-
able to the operator)
 Boom hoist limiting device (If Provided)
 Luffing jib limiting device.
 Automatic or warning-type anti two-blocking device (If Provided) (Hook
Hoisting limit switch)
 Boom angle or radius indicator (If provided)
 Jib angle indicator if the equipment has a luffing jib
 Boom length indicator if the equipment has a telescopic boom (If Pro-
vided)
 Load weighing and similar devices (If Provided)
 Automatic overload prevention device, load weighing device, load mo-
ment (or rated capacity) indicator, or load moment (rated capacity) limiter (If
Provided)
 Hoist drum rotation indicator if the equipment has a hoist drum not vis-
ible from the operator’s station (If Provided)
If above checks or any other check as deemed necessary by the attending surveyor,
is not meeting the requirement, this check is to be marked as “NO”.

RPN - 24
806
Is the slew bearing wear being regularly monitored e.g. by
grease sampling or rocking test?
Attending surveyor must verify that rocking test or grease sample test is conducted on
and all clearances obtained are in line with the manufacturer recommendation. Rocking
test of deck crane is usually carried out to ascertain the wear down of the sleeve bearing
of the deck cranes by measuring the play (relative movement) between the inner and
outer bearing race. This measurement indicates the rate of wear. If practicable attending
surveyor may witness the rocking test of any of the cranes at his/her discretion.

RPN - 8
807
Are the holding down bolts and slewing ring apparently free of
significant corrosion?
As far as practicable attending surveyor should closely monitor the holding down bolts
and the slewing ring. It should be ascertained that bolts and the slewing ring is free
from signs of excessive corrosion. If there are potential signs of poor condition or lack
of maintenance in these areas, this check is to be marked as “NO”.

RPN - 8
808
Is the hook safety latch spring operational and the hook movement
free and the hooks-are free from deformation, excessive wear or
fractures?
As far as practicable attending surveyor to check the condition of the hooks and confirm
that same is free from any visible damages and has free movement. Safety latch on the
hook should also be checked and should be in good condition. If these checks or any
other check at the discretion of the attending surveyor is not meeting criteria, this check
is to be marked as “NO”.
-1.12
Check ID
Weightage
RPN - 36
809
Are the crane / derrick electrical / hydraulic system free from
apparent defects or leakages?
Attending surveyor to ascertain that all electrical and hydraulic components are in
good condition and fully intact. It is also to be confirmed that hydraulic pumps,
motors and electric fans are free of excessive corrosion and in apparent working
condition. Other appliances, such as oil storage tank and electric motor should also be
checked and confirmed that they are in sound condition. If any of these checks or any
other checks as deemed necessary by the attending surveyor are not meeting criteria,
these checks should be marked as “NO”.
*Rule Ref.
N/A
Check ID Weightage
RPN - 10
-0.31
810
Are crane access ladders and platforms in apparent satisfactory
condition and allow safe access?
Attending surveyor to confirm that all access platforms and ladders attached to the
cranes structure and other areas are in apparent satisfactory condition.
As a minimum attending surveyor may check on the following:
• Ladders should not have any step wasted to an extent where it may break due
to weight
• Ladders should be free from excessive wear and wastage
• Ladders should not have any missing steps
• Ladders should not have any wasted welds/joints specially in way of steps
• Ladders should be free from grease or any other material which may result in
poor grip
• Ladders should be straight and free from deformations
• Where vertical ladders to lower decks are not in a direct line, a safe
intermediate landing should be provided.
If the above checks or any other check as deemed necessary by the attending
surveyor, this check is to be marked as “NO”.

RPN - 24
811
Is the Jib mounting (hinges, luffing cylinder connection)
adequately greased and free from wastage?
Attending surveyor to closely check the condition of the jib. Jibs should be free from
any sign of excessive corrosion. If luffing cylinders are connected to the jib, hinges
should be free of corrosion or any signs of thin down of material. There should not be
any signs of oil leakages from the luffing cylinder and RAM seals should be in apparent
satisfactory condition. Hydraulic lines to the RAM should be free from excessive
wastage and should not show signs of leakage. There should be apparent clear signs
that jib is well maintained, and grease lines are maintained in good order.
If above checks or any other check as deemed necessary by the attending surveyor is
not meeting the criteria, this check is to be marked as “NO”.

RPN - 6
812
Is the operator cabin clean and free of unwanted objects?
Attending surveyor may check the following items when inspecting the operator cabin
and ascertain that below required items are available in the operator cabin.
• There should be a Safe access and egress are provided to the crane operator
• A load capacity chart should be displayed in the operator cabin.
• Operator crane cabin should be provided with a locking mechanism to prevent
unauthorized entry.
• A safety bar should be fitted across the operator’s cabin window where there is
likelihood of the operator falling through it.
• Fire extinguisher should be fitted for use and provided in the operator cabin and
should be properly secured
• An updated Operation instruction should be available in the cabin.
If above items or any other as deemed necessary by the attending surveyor is not
meeting the criteria, this item is to be marked as “NO”.

RPN - 4
813
Means to access emergency escape arrangements clearly marked
and operational in the operator’s cabin?
Attending surveyor to confirm that means to escape from the operator cabin is clearly
marked and full accessible. Means should be free from any obstruction and clearly
marked. Instructions on how to access the apparatus must be clearly posted at a visible
location and in close proximity to the emergency escape.
If above items or any other as deemed necessary by the attending surveyor is not
meeting the criteria, this item is to be marked as “NO”.

RPN - 16
814
Is the working console e.g. joysticks, alarm console in apparent
sound and working condition?
Attending surveyor to confirm that work console and all associated components such
as Joysticks, various meters, alarm lights, digital/analogue displays, etc are in
apparent satisfactory condition and do not show any signs of malfunction of damage.
If the attending surveyor is not satisfied with the condition of these equipment, this
check is to be marked as “NO”.
815
RPN - 8
Are the windows clear/ Clear and provide a clear visibility?
Attending surveyor to confirm that operator cabin windows are clean and clear. There
should not be any signs of damage to the glass nor to the window frame. Special
attention must be paid to the window frame gaskets, and there should not be any
apparent signs indicating the gasket rupture or damage. Material in way of the window
frames should also be checked for thing down or any cracks. There should not be any
cracks on the window.
If any of the above checks or any other check as deemed necessary by the attending
surveyor is not meeting criteria, this item should be marked as “NO”.

RPN - 16
816
Are the window wipers in apparent working condition?
As far as practicable, attending surveyor to check the operation of the window wipers
in the operator cabin and confirm that they are full functional and work as intended.
If the attending surveyor is not satisfied with the operation of wipers, this item is to
be marked as “NO”.
Check ID Weightage -.09
817
RPN - 3
Is the electrical wiring in the operator’s cabin and around the

crane in sound condition and properly fixed?
All electric wiring in the operator’s cabin should be well insulated ad secured. If there
are signs of wire damage, signs of insulation hardening due to heat and loose wires
hanging in the cabin, this check is to be marked as “NO” by the attending surveyor.
Check ID -1.86
818
Weightage
RPN - 60
Is the cabin structure including window frames sound and intact?
Cabin structure should be closely inspected and checked for any apparent signs of thin
down of material, holes, visible damages, buckling, heavy corrosion, wastage of
material etc. Areas in way of the window frames should be closely inspected and in line
with 1.12.3.15. If these checks or any other check as deemed necessary by the at-
tending surveyor is not meeting the criteria, this item is to be marked as “NO”.

RPN - 24
819
Is the vessel maintaining a critical spare parts list for crane parts?
Attending surveyor to confirm that vessel is maintaining a system to identify and

maintain a minimum stock of certain spares parts which are recognized as an
essential item which must always be kept on board as a minimum to deal with an
unforeseen breakdown.
These spare parts should be readily available and as far as practicable, vessel should
have a system to recognize such critical items readily.
If the vessel is not maintaining such spares or is low in stock this check is to be
marked as “NO” by the attending surveyor.
*Rule Ref.
ISM 1.2.2, Element 10.3

RPN - 6
820
Is the cargo gear certificate issued by class valid?
For vessels assigned with cargo gear notations, they should be maintaining cargo gear
record book on board duly endorsed by Class. Further vessel should always maintain a
valid annual cargo gear certificate and a 5 yearly cargo gear load test certificate. If
vessel is not in possession of valid class cargo gear certificate, this check is to be
marked as “NO”.

RPN - 6
821
Are crane wire certificates available on board and sighted?
Attending surveyor should sight crane wire certificates on board and confirm that an
individual wire certificate is available for each wire, for e.g is 5 crane wires are present
on board then there should be 5 separate crane wire certificates. Attending surveyor
should also confirm that spare crane wire on board have a separate certificate.
If the vessel is not in possession of a certificate or is missing out on a certificate for
any of the wires, this check is to be marked as “NO” by the attending surveyor.

RPN - 48
822
Are there any planned maintenance activities that are falling
overdue in accordance with vessel PMS?
Attending surveyor to verify that there are none PMS activities falling due for cranes.
All activities as listed out in the PMS activities should be completed within the due
date and if they could not be completed, necessary approval from the shore
department should be taken. In case maintenance is found to be overdue and not
approved by Shore department with relevant documentation then this check is to be
marked as “Yes”.
*Rule Ref.
MSC.1/Circ.1353/Rev.1
SOLAS regulations VI/5 and VII/5

RPN - 48
823
Is the vessel PMS crane activities relating to makers instructions?
Attending surveyor should confirm that PMS activities should be in accordance with
the makers instructions as a minimum. Additional activities in the PMS basis owners
experience is highly recommended, however all makers instruction/activities should
be included in the PMS system. Attending surveyor may verify the activities at
random in accordance with the makers manual and confirm that they are matching. If
makers recommended activities are not included in the vessel PMS, this check is to be
marked as “NO”.

RPN - 24
824
Are the LO samples landed for analysis as per makers
instructions?
Attending surveyor to confirm that crane LO samples are landed for shore analysis in
accordance with makers instructions. Further attending surveyor confirm with the
vessel if there exists a system to conduct LO analysis using the onboard test kits. If
there exists no procedure for testing LO ashore or if the samples have not been
landed within the due date, this check is to be marked as “NO” by the attending
surveyor.

RPN - 24
825
Are there any unattended findings from last oil analysis report?
Attending surveyor to confirm that all values indicated towards individual oil samples
landed, are within the specified range towards a specific standard. If the values are
out of range, attending surveyor to confirm the actions taken to mitigate the out of
spec values. If there is no evidence of corrective actions taken, then this is to be
marked as “NO” by the attending surveyor.

RPN - 48
826
Are the hydraulic hoses free from defects and connectors free
from apparent signs of leakage or wastage?
Close attention should be paid to hydraulic hoses and connectors. There should not
be any signs of heavy wastage or signs of leakages in way of connectors for hydraulic
hoses. Condition of hoses should be satisfactory and free from signs of damage or
signs of wear. There should not be any indication of leakages from the hoses. If
hoses or connectors are not meeting the criteria, this check is to be marked as “NO”.

RPN - 48
827
Are the hydraulic blocks free from wastage and excessive wear?
Hydraulic blocks should be checked for signs of excessive wastage or corrosion. There
should not be any sign of leakages and the blocks should be maintained in good order.
If hydraulic blocks appear not maintained and the attending surveyor find a potential
for leakages or failures, then this check is to be marked a “NO”.

RPN - 8
828
Is the illumination on the cranes sufficient?
Attending surveyor to confirm that various light fittings and fixtures are fully
operational and free from any signs of damage or potential insulation breakages. If
the attending surveyor find that lights are in operational or in poor condition or
improperly secured or any other check as deemed necessary, then this check is to be
marked as “NO”.

RPN - 48
829
Are the LO coolers and associated accessories in apparent
satisfactory condition and free from leakages?
LO coolers and associated connections should be checked for apparent leakages, loose
connections, wastage and thin down of material. If there are apparent signs or
potential of oil leakages in the crane or any other check as deemed necessary which
may conclude leakages, this check is to be marked as “NO”.

RPN - 4
830
Is the portable means to fight the fire in crane readily available?
Attending surveyor to confirm that portable means to fight fire is properly stowed at
locations as identified in the vessel Fire plan and is maintained in good order. If there
are signs that the same is missing or not maintained, this check is to be marked as
“NO” by the attending surveyor.

RPN - 32
831
For vessels over 10 years age, was the crane structural condition
verified by the makers and a service report available on board?
During second special surveys, as recommended by the makers, vessel cranes should
be thoroughly inspected by the makers specially to assess structural condition. Vessel
should be in possession of the findings and corrective actions implemented towards
such inspections. If attending surveyor could not sight such reports on board or no
corrective actions have been taken towards findings from the makers, this check is to
be marked as “NO”.
Crane Reliability Risk Photo Guide
Classification: Internal
Question ID 801
Are the cranes / derricks inclusive of pedestal, jib and external structure in apparent satisfactory
condition with no signs of excessive wear and damages?
Question ID 801
Are the cranes / derricks inclusive of pedestal, jib and external structure in apparent satisfactory
condition with no signs of excessive wear and damages?
Question ID 802
Is the SWL clearly marked on the crane / Jib?
Question ID 803
Is the wire rope free of damage and well-greased and no apparent signs of broken wires that are
concentrated in one area or one strand?
Question ID 803
Is the wire rope free of damage and well-greased and no apparent signs of broken wires that are
concentrated in one area or one strand?
Question ID 804
Are sheaves in apparent satisfactory condition and a routine maintenance ascertained?
Question ID 807
Are the holding down bolts and slewing ring apparently free of significant corrosion?
Question ID 808
Is the hook safety latch spring operational and the hook movement free and the hooks are free from
deformation, excessive wear or fractures?
Question ID 809
Are the crane / derrick electrical / hydraulic system free from apparent defects or leakages?
Question ID 810
Are crane access ladders and platforms in apparent satisfactory condition and allow safe access?
Question ID 811
Is the Jib mounting (hinges, luffing cylinder connection) adequately greased and free from wastage?
Question ID 811
Is the Jib mounting (hinges, luffing cylinder connection) adequately greased and free from wastage?
Question ID 812
Is the operator cabin clean and free of unwanted objects?
Question ID 815
Are the windows clean / Clear and provide a clear visibility?
Question ID 817
Is the electrical wiring in the operator’s cabin and around the crane in sound condition and properly
fixed?
Question ID 818
Is the cabin structure including window frames sound and intact?
Question ID 826
Are the hydraulic hoses free from defects and connectors free from apparent signs of leakage or
wastage?
Question ID 827
Are the hydraulic blocks free from wastage and excessive wear?

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• The jib and its fittings should be without excessive corrosion

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