🔍 Key Concepts

• Loss of control procedures for lifting appliances such as pedestal cranes • Purpose and function of an emergency stop on crane controls • Importance of immediate communication with the bridge or mate on watch during equipment failure

💭 Think About

• If you suddenly lose precise control of a moving load, what is the safest way to stop or limit crane motion as quickly as possible? • Besides stopping the crane, who needs to know right away that the crane is malfunctioning and why is that important for overall vessel safety? • Think about normal stopping actions versus emergency actions: in an actual emergency, would you rely only on normal control positions?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify what the emergency stop is designed to do compared to simply releasing the controls. • Consider whether securing the equipment and informing the bridge/mate on watch are both standard responses to critical equipment failure. • Ask yourself if procedures for loss of control usually involve just one action or a combination of actions to maximize safety.