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Gain expertise in heavy lift cargo and equipment handling
Gain knowledge of how a heavy lift project works in practice
Specialist skills for safe and efficient heavy lift operations
Heavy lift operations sit at the demanding end of the maritime and offshore industry, requiring a precise understanding of physics, equipment, regulation and risk to move some of the world’s largest and most complex loads safely and efficiently. From offshore platform modules and wind turbine components to industrial machinery and oversized project cargo, the ability to plan and execute heavy lift transport and lifting operations without incident is a highly specialist skill that commands significant professional value.
This certificate gives maritime and offshore industry professionals a thorough grounding in heavy lift and heavy lift shipping operations. This covers terminology, dimensions and forces, heavy transport and suspension principles, crane and spreader bar usage, jacking and skidding techniques, RoRo load-out methods, and the maintenance and inspection of heavy lift equipment. You will work through real accident case studies and apply accident prevention strategies, developing the practical knowledge to operate confidently across the full range of heavy lift scenarios. Delivered 100% online by Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, the course combines structured technical content with weekly project work and peer discussion.
Learn the Principles of Safe and Effective Heavy Lift Operations
- Build a practical foundation in heavy lift operations by learning the key terminology, equipment, and principles behind trailers, cranes, barges, and transporters, including where and when they are used.
- Understand the technical factors that shape heavy lift projects, including dimensions, weights, gravity, forces, load charts, rigging, heavy transport, heavy lifting, load-outs, jacking, skidding, gantries, and strand jacks.
- Strengthen your operational judgement by exploring maritime regulations, tides, stability, lashing and securing, accident prevention, communication, maintenance, preventative maintenance programmes, and inspection practices for safer heavy lift operations.
Who is this course for?
Whether you work in offshore project logistics, ship operations, port management or cargo handling roles, this course supports career progression from Lifting Operations Supervisor or Cargo Officer through to Heavy Lift Project Manager or Head of Marine Operations.
This course supports career progression from Lifting Operations Supervisor or Cargo Officer through to Heavy Lift Project Manager or Head of Marine Operations.
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- Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
- Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study
- Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors
- Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training
- Network – with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world. Use our online tutorial forum to ask questions and share knowledge
- Save money – no additional travel or accommodation costs
Develop Core Skills in Heavy Lift Operations at Your Pace
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