safety & environmental

1190 - Safe Use of Lifting Appliances and Equipment

This course provides a comprehensive guide to the legal, technical, and safety requirements for conducting lifting operations at sea. It establishes a safety culture by defining the roles of personnel, outlining strict inspection and maintenance protocols for both lifting appliances (machinery) and loose gear (detachable connectors), and detailing standardized communication through hand signals. The training aims to ensure crew members can minimize risks to personnel and safeguard vessel assets during complex maritime logistics and maintenance tasks.
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Course Content

After completing this training, the learner will be familiar with the following topics:
  • Distinguish between lifting appliances, loose gear, and lifting equipment according to international maritime definitions.
  • Identify the legal requirements under SOLAS for the testing, marking, and certification of lifting machinery.
  • Recognize various types of loose gear—including slings, shackles, and container lashing tools—and understand their specific inspection points.
  • Execute a thorough pre-use check of equipment and verify Safe Working Load (SWL) limits.
  • Perform the distinct duties assigned to operators, signallers, and slingers during a coordinated lift.
  • Communicate effectively using standardized hand signals for maneuvers such as "Derricking the Jib," "Slewing," and "Emergency Stop".

Course References

  • SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13: Standards for shipboard lifting appliances and loose gear.
  • International Maritime Organization guidelines for lifting operations
  • Register of Ship's Lifting Appliances and Cargo Handling Gear
  • RightShip RISQ 9A / 9B-1

Additional Information

Last Updates
Aug 2026
Language
English
Course Duration
1 Hour
Type of Course
E-Learning Courses - with Certificate
Audio
Native
Certificate & Validity
Yes / 5 Years
Industry
Maritime
Ship Type
Oil Tanker
Chemical Tanker
Gas Tanker
LNG Tanker
General Cargo
Bulk Carrier
Container
Passenger
RORO
Offshore
Tug
Target Group
Deck – Management
Deck – Operational
Engine – Management
Engine – Operational
Electric – Operational
Skill Level
Operational
Flag Approval
No
Assessment
Yes
Process
The process of course assignment to certification.
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Certificate of attendance
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Receive your certificate
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certificate.
Process
The process of course assignment to certification.
Create your account
After you create your account an email will be sent to your address for verification.
Platform link
This email will also include your credentials and the learning management platform link.
You can reach the e-learning course
Once you click the link and enter your credentials you can reach the e-learning course from your dashboard.
Accesible for 365 days
Your course is accessible for 365 days unless you have a score of 70 or more from the assessment. If you fail to score 70 or over within your 3 attempts, you must purchase the course to reenroll again.
Certificate of attendance
Your certificate of attendance will be sent to your email after you have your certificate within 365 days.
Receive your certificate
Your access will end after you receive your certificate.