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API RP 2D Document Information:
Title
Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes
American Petroleum Institute
Publication Date:
May 1, 2007
Scope:
This Recommended Practice is intended to serve as a guide to
Crane Owners and Crane Operators in developing operating and
maintenance practices and procedures for use in the safe operation
of pedestal-mounted revolving cranes on fixed or floating off-shore
platforms, jackup drilling rigs, semi-submersible drilling rigs and
other types of mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). Guidelines
are also given for the pre-use inspection and testing of temporary
cranes (also called self-erecting, leapfrog or bootstrap cranes)
that are erected offshore. These minimum practices are presented on
the premise that:
a. Inspections are intended to identify all deficiencies or
items, which would affect the safe operation or reduce the lifting
capability of the crane. Inspections should utilize methods and
procedures appropriate for the crane type and its past and
anticipated usage, as determined by the Crane Owner.
b. Action taken to correct a deficiency should be made as soon
as practicable.
c. Limited (restricted) service may, in some cases, be continued
after the identification and before correction of a deficiency. In
such cases, it is the responsibility of the Qualified Crane
Operator or Qualified Inspector to document the deficiency,
reporting it to the Crane Owners. Based on this information, the
Crane Owner should define the appropriate restriction and post
necessary cautionary notices, after consultation with the Crane
Manufacturer, Authorized Surveyor, certifying authority or other
qualified source (such as an API-licensed 2C Crane Manufacturer, or
an engineer experienced in the design of the crane, as determined
by the Crane Owner).
d. Conformance to the intent of the programs and practices
recommended herein is intended to result in cranes that operate
safely and efficiently between inspection periods and in accordance
with a company's Safety and Environmental Management Program (SEMP)
(see API RP 75).
Each Crane Owner, Qualified Crane Operator, Qualified Inspector,
and Qualified Rigger is encouraged to follow the recommendations
outlined herein, and to modify or supplement them with any
practices or procedures which are more appropriate for the type and
duty cycle—both past and future—of the crane, provided the minimum
recommendations and the intent of the programs stated herein are
met.
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