Ships and marine technology — Marine cranes — Test specifications and procedures

ISO 19356:2016 describes the required tests and the testing procedures for marine cranes of metal construction.

ISO 19356:2016 is applicable to the following types of marine cranes:

- deck cranes mounted on ships for handling cargo or containers in harbour or sheltered water conditions;

- floating cranes or grab cranes mounted on barges or pontoons for operating in harbour conditions;

- engine room cranes, provision cranes, etc. mounted on ships (including floating docks) for handling equipment and stores in harbour conditions.

NOTE Marine cranes in other types can refer to this document.

ISO 19356:2016 does not apply to the following:

- minimum ambient operating temperatures below 20 °C;

- maximum ambient operating temperatures above +45 °C;

- loads from accidents or collisions;

- lifting operations below sea level;

- transport, assembly, dismantling and decommissioning of cranes;

- lifting accessories, i.e. any item between the crane and the load;

- lifting operations involving more than one crane;

- hand-powered cranes;

- emergency rescue operations;

- shore-side cargo handling cranes;

- portable cranes on board;

- lifting appliances for lifeboats, liferafts ac