Ships and marine technology. Marine cranes. Operation and maintenance requirements

What is ISO 21132 - Operation and maintenance requirements of marine cranes about?

ISO 21132 specifies the operation and maintenance requirements of marine cranes, including
electro-hydraulic cylinder luffing cranes, electro-hydraulic wire rope luffing cranes and electric wire rope luffing cranes.

Note1: ISO 21132 is applicable to the following types of marine cranes operating in harbour or sheltered water conditions:

• Deck cranes mounted on ships for handling equipment, cargo or containers in harbour or sheltered water conditions
• Floating cranes mounted on barges or pontoons for handling loads in harbour or sheltered
  water conditions
• Grab cranes mounted on ships, barges or pontoons for operating in harbour or sheltered
  water conditions
• Engine room, stores cranes, etc. Mounted on ships for handling equipment and stores in harbour or sheltered water conditions

Note2: For other marine cranes not covered by the above descriptions or for other environmental conditions ISO 21132 can be referred.

Who is ISO 21132 - Operation and maintenance requirements of marine cranes for?

ISO 21132 on operation and maintenance of marine cranes is useful for:

• Classification societies
• Administrative authorities
• Maintenance department
• Quality control personnel
• Shipowner

Why should you use ISO 21132 - Operation and maintenance requirements of marine cranes?

During the manufacturing process, marine cranes are subjected to test and quality control checks to ensure that the cranes perform the task efficiently. ISO 21132 provides instruction for the provision of a manufacturer certificate to confirm that the marine crane has been designed, manufactured and tested as required by the design standards and the requirements of the purchaser. ISO 21132 helps to ensure that the crane is operating as described in the instruction manual provided by the manufacturer. The crane manufacturer shall define the required maintenance intervals for each part and component for which routine maintenance is required. ISO 21132 helps you to properly document the maintenance activity.