甲板起重机承受着苛刻的操作条件，然而起重机的可靠性及避免发生代价高昂且费时的故障，有赖于对起重机的适当维护，请参阅协会下列的建议：
应按照制造商的维护保养计划对起重机(及抓斗)进行日常检查和维护，并应纳入到船舶计划保养系统中。除日常保养外，还需对起重机进行试验和检验。根据国际劳工组织(ILO)第152号公约要求，应对起重设备和可卸零部件做好登记(通常称为，货物装卸设备登记簿)。具体要求为每年一次全面检查，及每五年一次试验和全面检查，后者包括负载测试。
详细信息请参阅附件。
Deck crane inspections and maintenance
Deck cranes can be subject to demanding operating conditions, but the reliability of the cranes and the avoidance of costly and time-consuming breakdowns rely on the cranes being properly maintained, as explained in the following:
Routine inspection and maintenance of the cranes (and grabs, if fitted) should be carried out according to the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and this should be incorporated into the ship’s planned maintenance system. In addition to routine maintenance, cranes are subject to test and examination. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 152 requires that a register of lifting appliance and loose gear be kept (what is often referred to as the cargo gear record book). The requirement is for a thorough examination annually and a retesting and thorough examination every five years, the latter of which includes a load test.
See attached file: Deck crane inspections and maintenance.pdf
