Maritime Cranes

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.

Rules & Policy

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

Types of cranes

• Cranes, Derricks or Material Handling Devices - WAC 296-56 and 296-304.
• Cargo Spouts, Suckers and Similar Equipment - WAC 296-56.
• WRD 22.20 (28 KB PDF) - Rental Cranes and Maritime Crane Certification.
• WRD 29.72 (144 KB PDF) - Tag Line Use.

General Safety & Health Rules

• WAC 296-800 - Safety and Health Core Rules.
• WAC 296-24 - General Safety and Health Standard.
• WAC 296-62 - General Occupational Health Standards.
• WAC 296-155 - Safety Standards for Construction.

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.

 

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 (102 KB PDF).

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 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.

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.