Maritime Cranes

L&I's Maritime Crane Program has been in place since 1970 when OSHA was created.  These are cranes that work in waterfront operations.

Rules for Certification Requirements

• Shipbuilding, Ship Repairing and Ship breaking (WAC 296-304-18001 through 20025).
• Longshore/Stevedore (WAC 296-56-60093 through 60098).

Rules for Specific Activities or Workplaces

• Safety Standards for Shipbuilding, Ship Repairing & Ship Breaking (Chapter 296-304, WAC).
• Safety Standards for Longshore, Stevedore and Related Waterfront Operations (Chapter 296-56, WAC).
• Chapter Application for Accreditation as a Crane Certifier (WAC 296-304-14001).

Policies

• Rental Cranes and Maritime Crane Certification. (WRD 22.20) (28 KB PDF).
• Tag Line Use. (WRD 29.72) (144 KB PDF).

Crane Operator Certification

• Crane Operator Qualification Resources.

DVDs and Videos

• Crane Safety Videos.
• Rigging Safety Videos. 

Other Resources

• Forms and Publications.
• (L&I) Licenses, Registrations & Certificates Index.
• OSHA Safety and Health Topics for Crane, Derrick, and Hoists.

Maritime Crane Certifier Accreditation

L&I's Maritime Crane Program has been in place since 1970 when OSHA was created. Currently there are 732 maritime cranes that are certified in Washington State. These are cranes that work in waterfront operations.

• Certifier Application of Accreditation (F416-063-000).
• Cranes, Derricks or Material Handling Devices (F416-051-000).
• Cargo Spouts, Suckers, & Similar Equipment for Maritime Operations (F416-052-000).
• Notice of Deficiencies Form (F416-054-000).
• Ship and Boat Building, Ship and Boat Repairing and Shipbreaking.
• How to become a Maritime Crane Certifier (65 KB PDF).
• List of Maritime Crane Certifier companies.

Properly Filled out Worksheet Examples:

• Maritime Conveyor Worksheet Example 416-052-000 (118 KB PDF)
• Maritime Crane Worksheet Example 416-051-000 (140 KB PDF)

The Maritime Crane Certification Board meets twice yearly, in April and October. Maritime Applications must be received by March 15 for the April session and September 15 for the October session.

Longshore, Stevedore and Waterfront Related Operations.

For Technical Information:

Call Larry Markee at 360-902-4553 or email mala235@lni.wa.gov.

For General Information:

Call the Crane Safety Program at 360-902-4943 or email lnicranes@lni.wa.gov.

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Other Resources

• OSHA Maritime Crane Accreditation & Certification Program.

For Technical Information:

Call Larry Markee at (360) 902-4553 or e-mail mala235@lni.wa.gov.

For General Information:

Call the Crane Safety Program at (360) 902-4943 or e-mail lnicranes@lni.wa.gov.