Saudi Aramco 7180 (5/89)
G.I. NUMBER Approved
7.024
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUE DATE REPLACES
ISSUING ORG. LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT 05/22/2001 01/16/1996
SUBJECT: MARINE AND OFFSHORE CRANE, HOIST, AND RIGGING APPROVAL PAGE NUMBER
OPERATIONS HJK 1 OF 10
SCOPE:
This instruction specifies the methods, procedures and responsibilities for installation, maintenance, and safe
operation of marine and offshore cranes, hoists, and rigging. It applies to all cranes, hoists, and rigging used on
boats, docks, barges, offshore platforms, and offshore GOSPs within Saudi Aramco facilities/projects,
operated by Saudi Aramco and contractor personnel. Included are all mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic/
pneumatic powered stationary cranes and hoists.
CONTENT:
1. Objectives
2. Definitions
3. Applicable Codes, Standards, Regulations, & General Instructions
4. New Installations and Modifications of Fixed Cranes
5. Operator and Rigger Testing and Certification
6. Equipment Inspection
7. Maintenance
8. Critical Lifts
9. Operating Procedures
1.0 OBJECTIVES:
1.1 This instruction is intended to achieve the following:
1.1.1 Identify installation requirements for new marine and offshore cranes and rigging
equipment.
1.1.2 Specify minimum requirements for licensing Saudi Aramco and contractor personnel
who operate cranes, hoisting, and rigging equipment on marine/offshore Saudi Aramco
facilities and projects.
1.1.3 Describe minimum requirements for inspecting, maintaining, and certifying marine and
offshore cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment.
1.1.4 Outline general safe work practices which apply to crane, hoist, and rigging operations.
2.0 DEFINITIONS:
Competent Person - A person who, by possession of a pertinent recognized degree, or certificate of
professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully
demonstrated the ability to recognize, solve or resolve problems related to crane operation, design, or
procedures.
* CHANGE ** ADDITION NEW INSTRUCTION COMPLETE REVISION
, Saudi Aramco 7180 (5/89)
G.I. NUMBER Approved
7.024
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUE DATE REPLACES
ISSUING ORG. LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT 05/22/2001 01/16/1996
SUBJECT: MARINE AND OFFSHORE CRANE, HOIST, AND RIGGING APPROVAL PAGE NUMBER
OPERATIONS HJK 2 OF 10
Authorized Saudi Aramco Representative - A member from proponent management, or from one of
the recognized Crane Safety Committee organizations, i.e., Loss Prevention Department, Inspection
Department, Roads & Heavy Equipment Department, and Job Skills Training Department.
Home Country Certification - A certification for non-Saudi Aramco marine personnel from a
recognized international institution. Examples are, but not limited to: ABS (Dubai), CITB (UK),
Singapore Vocational & Industrial Training Board, US Navy, US Merchant Marine, Crane Tech
(USA), or Emirate Safety Services.
Ordinary Lift - Low risk lifts of ordinary items requiring no special rigging, and not considered
critical lifts (see Section 8.).
ACRONYMS
ABS -American Bureau of Shipping
ANSI -American National Standards Institute
API -American Petroleum Institute
ASME -American Society of Mechanical Engineers
CITB -Construction Industrial Training Board
CSD -Consulting Services Department
ID -Inspection Department
JSTD -Job Skills Training Department
LPD -Loss Prevention Department
PFD -Personal Flotation Device
UK -United Kingdom
USA -United States of America
LRS -Lloyd’s Register of Shipping
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, AND
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
The following Standards and General Instructions apply to marine and offshore cranes, hoists, hooks,
slings, rigging, personnel work platforms, and personnel carriers. Consulting Services Department
shall resolve all disputes regarding conflicts between these Standards, and the appropriateness of
substituting other international standards, i.e., British Standards or DIN.
API Spec. 2C Specification for Offshore Cranes
API RP. 2D Recommended Practice for Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes
ASME B30.2 Overhead and Gantry Cranes
ASME B30.3 Hammerhead Tower Cranes
ASME B30.4 Portal, Tower, and Pillar Cranes
ASME B30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes
* CHANGE ** ADDITION NEW INSTRUCTION COMPLETE REVISION
G.I. NUMBER Approved
7.024
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUE DATE REPLACES
ISSUING ORG. LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT 05/22/2001 01/16/1996
SUBJECT: MARINE AND OFFSHORE CRANE, HOIST, AND RIGGING APPROVAL PAGE NUMBER
OPERATIONS HJK 1 OF 10
SCOPE:
This instruction specifies the methods, procedures and responsibilities for installation, maintenance, and safe
operation of marine and offshore cranes, hoists, and rigging. It applies to all cranes, hoists, and rigging used on
boats, docks, barges, offshore platforms, and offshore GOSPs within Saudi Aramco facilities/projects,
operated by Saudi Aramco and contractor personnel. Included are all mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic/
pneumatic powered stationary cranes and hoists.
CONTENT:
1. Objectives
2. Definitions
3. Applicable Codes, Standards, Regulations, & General Instructions
4. New Installations and Modifications of Fixed Cranes
5. Operator and Rigger Testing and Certification
6. Equipment Inspection
7. Maintenance
8. Critical Lifts
9. Operating Procedures
1.0 OBJECTIVES:
1.1 This instruction is intended to achieve the following:
1.1.1 Identify installation requirements for new marine and offshore cranes and rigging
equipment.
1.1.2 Specify minimum requirements for licensing Saudi Aramco and contractor personnel
who operate cranes, hoisting, and rigging equipment on marine/offshore Saudi Aramco
facilities and projects.
1.1.3 Describe minimum requirements for inspecting, maintaining, and certifying marine and
offshore cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment.
1.1.4 Outline general safe work practices which apply to crane, hoist, and rigging operations.
2.0 DEFINITIONS:
Competent Person - A person who, by possession of a pertinent recognized degree, or certificate of
professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully
demonstrated the ability to recognize, solve or resolve problems related to crane operation, design, or
procedures.
* CHANGE ** ADDITION NEW INSTRUCTION COMPLETE REVISION
, Saudi Aramco 7180 (5/89)
G.I. NUMBER Approved
7.024
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUE DATE REPLACES
ISSUING ORG. LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT 05/22/2001 01/16/1996
SUBJECT: MARINE AND OFFSHORE CRANE, HOIST, AND RIGGING APPROVAL PAGE NUMBER
OPERATIONS HJK 2 OF 10
Authorized Saudi Aramco Representative - A member from proponent management, or from one of
the recognized Crane Safety Committee organizations, i.e., Loss Prevention Department, Inspection
Department, Roads & Heavy Equipment Department, and Job Skills Training Department.
Home Country Certification - A certification for non-Saudi Aramco marine personnel from a
recognized international institution. Examples are, but not limited to: ABS (Dubai), CITB (UK),
Singapore Vocational & Industrial Training Board, US Navy, US Merchant Marine, Crane Tech
(USA), or Emirate Safety Services.
Ordinary Lift - Low risk lifts of ordinary items requiring no special rigging, and not considered
critical lifts (see Section 8.).
ACRONYMS
ABS -American Bureau of Shipping
ANSI -American National Standards Institute
API -American Petroleum Institute
ASME -American Society of Mechanical Engineers
CITB -Construction Industrial Training Board
CSD -Consulting Services Department
ID -Inspection Department
JSTD -Job Skills Training Department
LPD -Loss Prevention Department
PFD -Personal Flotation Device
UK -United Kingdom
USA -United States of America
LRS -Lloyd’s Register of Shipping
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, AND
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
The following Standards and General Instructions apply to marine and offshore cranes, hoists, hooks,
slings, rigging, personnel work platforms, and personnel carriers. Consulting Services Department
shall resolve all disputes regarding conflicts between these Standards, and the appropriateness of
substituting other international standards, i.e., British Standards or DIN.
API Spec. 2C Specification for Offshore Cranes
API RP. 2D Recommended Practice for Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes
ASME B30.2 Overhead and Gantry Cranes
ASME B30.3 Hammerhead Tower Cranes
ASME B30.4 Portal, Tower, and Pillar Cranes
ASME B30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes
* CHANGE ** ADDITION NEW INSTRUCTION COMPLETE REVISION
