Overview:

This theoretically program by e-learning to prepare candidates for their first Competent Person approval for shipboard lifting appliances in line with MSC.532(107) and MSC.1/Circ.1663.

Target group:

Surveyors, technicians, superintendents and inspectors seeking documented.

Pre-requisites

Surveyors, technicians, superintendents or inspectors with general mechanical engineering experience who are seeking their first competent person approval for shipboard lifting appliances.

Objectives:

The key objectives of the training programme are to ensure candidates:

• Plan and witness annual thorough examinations and five-year load tests per MSC.1/Circ.1663 Table 1.
• Compile statutory reports and on-board registers in go.cralog.com that replicate MSC.1/Circ.1663 Appendices 1–2 and ILO Forms 1–4, ensuring secure data retention, traceability and SOLAS compliance.
• Interpret manufacturer maintenance manuals and distinguish daily/weekly responsible person checks from annual Competent Person examinations.
• Map differing flag-state definitions of a Competent Person and inspection intervals.
• Generate audit-ready evidence for Port State Control, Recognized Organizations and flag-state inspectors.
• Apply the IMO framework for Competent Person approval (MSC.532(107) & MSC.1/Circ.1663) while remaining fully compliant with ILO 152.

Certificate

Competent Person Certificate valid 3 years.