LEEA Offshore Crane Inspection (CI)

Course Description

The LEEA Offshore Crane Inspection (CI) course, delivered by GSS Training, is a globally recognised, advanced-level training programme for professionals responsible for the periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of offshore cranes. Developed in accordance with API RP2D-2 and LEEA international standards, this course ensures that learners acquire the technical knowledge, inspection techniques, and regulatory understanding necessary to perform safe, compliant, and effective offshore crane inspections. The programme is ideal for experienced lifting inspectors, maintenance engineers, and crane specialists working in offshore, oil & gas, and marine operations, where safety, reliability, and precision are critical.Register your interest today, and be one of the first students to sit the LEEA Accredited Offshore Crane Inspection Training with GSS.

This course is aimed at existing lifting inspectors who are required to periodically inspect offshore cranes. The training programme is developed in accordance with API RP2D-2 standards and is designed to provide delegates with proper inspection and maintenance criteria and techniques.

What certificate will i receive?

Upon successful completion of the LEEA Accredited Offshore Crane Inspection Training with GSS Training, you will receive a LEEA Accredited Offshore Crane Inspection Certificate, verifiable on the LEEA Website.


This internationally recognized credential, issued by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), certifies your competence to inspect and assess offshore cranes in accordance with global industry standards, such as BS 7121 Part 11, API Spec 2C, API RP 2D (7th edition), PUWER 1998, and LOLER 1998

What is the duration of the course?

The LEEA Accredited Offshore Crane Inspection Training with GSS Training has a duration of  4 days . This intensive course combines theoretical instruction with hands-on practical exercises, with approximately 75% of the time focused on practical training to ensure competence in offshore crane inspection.

What are the entry requirements?

Prerequisite: Completion of the LEEA Foundation Certificate (FOU) or equivalent inspection experience

Recommended: Prior exposure to lifting operations and mechanical systems

What does the course cover?

  • Brief History
  • LEEA's Behaviours for a Safer World of Work
  • Legislation & Regulations
  • Managing Risk
  • Industry Relevant Definitions
  • Manufacturing of Lifting Equipment
  • Materials and Properties
  • Lifting accessories
  • Lifting appliances
  • Purchasing and Control of Lifting Equipment

How is the course assessed?

Written Examination: Closed-book test assessing knowledge of offshore crane inspection standards and procedures.

Practical Assessment: Direct observation of inspection tasks, documentation accuracy, and safety compliance.

Certification: Issued upon successful completion, valid for 5 years.

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Course info

  • Certificate
  • LEEA-Accredited Offshore Crane Inspection Certificate (CI)Issued by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) through GSS TrainingValidity: 5 yearsRecognition: Globally accepted across offshore and marine sectorsLEEA Certificate
  • Duration

  • 5 days

  • Who is it for
    • Experienced lifting equipment inspectors
    • Offshore crane maintenance and service engineers
    • QA/QC professionals in oil & gas operations
    • Crane operators transitioning into inspection roles
    • Health & safety professionals responsible for crane inspection compliance.

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