Training for RTG & RMG Operators

RTGs and RMGs are gantry cranes that move on tires or rails and that are used for container stacking, shifting and handling operations in our container yards.

Purpose of the Training Session

The purpose is to teach trainees the skills needed to use and operate RTG and RMG machinery.

Training Session Topics

• General information about occupational safety and the container yard gantry crane
• Operator cabin and controls
• Daily checks
• Periodic maintenance
• Operation procedures
• Maneuvers
• Daily, weekly, monthly and 6-month periodic maintenance
• General safety rules
• Safety rules concerning refueling and the refueling station
• Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
• Environment and pollution
• Pollution caused by the vehicle and drivers, necessary precautions and energy savings
• Hands-on training sessions

Length of the Training Session:

3 days of theoretical training

45 days of practical training

Training for MHC Operators

These mobile quayside cranes are fitted with rubber tires and are used to move containers between the quay and the vessel and to handle vessel hatch covers.

Purpose of the Training Session

The purpose is to teach trainees the skills needed to use and operate MHC machinery.

Training Session Topics

• General information about occupational safety and the mobile harbor crane
• Main body, engine room and operator cabin
• Daily checks
• Periodic maintenance
• Operation procedures
• Maneuvers
• General safety rules
• Safety rules concerning refueling and the refueling station
• Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
• Environment and pollution
• Pollution caused by the vehicle and drivers, necessary precautions and energy savings.
• Hands-on training sessions

Length of the Training Session:

4 days of theoretical training

67 days of practical training

Training for SSG Operators

These quayside gantry cranes have steel wheels, move on rails and are used to move containers between the quay and the vessel and to handle vessel hatch covers.

Purpose of the Training Session

The purpose is to teach trainees the skills needed to use and operate SSG machinery.

Training Session Topics

• General information about occupational safety and the quayside container gantry crane
• Operator cabin and controls
• Daily checks
• Periodic maintenance
• Operation procedures
• Maneuvers
• General safety rules
• Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
• Environment and pollution
• Pollution caused by the vehicle and drivers, necessary precautions and energy savings
• Hands-on training sessions

Length of the Training Session:

3 days of theoretical training

65 days of practical training

Training for CRS Stacker Operators

This is a highly maneuverable rubber-tired machine used to stack, move and handle full containers in our yards.

Purpose of the Training Session

The purpose is to teach trainees the skills needed to use and operate CRS machinery.

Training Session Topics

• General information about occupational safety and the full container stacking machine
• Operator cabin and controls
• Daily checks
• Periodic maintenance
• Operation procedures
• Maneuvers
• General safety rules
• Safety rules concerning refueling and the refueling station
• Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
• Environment and pollution
• Pollution caused by the vehicle and drivers, necessary precautions and energy savings
• Hands-on training sessions

Length of the Training Session:

3 days of theoretical training

33 days of practical training

Training for ECS Stacker Operators

This is a highly maneuverable rubber-tired machine used to stack, move and handle empty containers in our yards.

Purpose of the Training Session

The purpose is to teach trainees the skills needed to use and operate ECS machinery.

Training Session Topics

• General information about occupational safety and the empty container stacking machine
• Operator cabin and controls
• Daily checks
• Periodic maintenance
• Operation procedures
• Maneuvers
• General safety rules
• Safety rules concerning refueling and the refueling station
• Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
• Environment and pollution
• Pollution caused by the vehicle and drivers, necessary precautions and energy savings
• Hands-on training sessions

Length of the Training Session:

3 days of theoretical training

26 days of practical training

Training for TT (Terminal Tractor) Operators

This transfer vehicle is fitted with rubber tires and a trailer that is used to transport, move and handle containers in our yards.

Purpose of the Training Session

The purpose is to teach trainees the skills needed to use and operate TTs.

Training Session Topics

• General information about occupational safety and the terminal tractor
• Operator cabin and controls
• Daily checks
• Periodic maintenance
• Operation procedures
• Safety rules concerning refueling and the refueling station
• Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
• Environment and pollution
• Pollution caused by the vehicle and drivers, necessary precautions and energy savings
• Hands-on training sessions

Length of the Training Session:

2 days of theoretical training

10 days of practical training

Stevedore Training

These are operation supervisors who work on the vessel and who assist and direct the quayside MHC and SSG machinery operators when handling containers. They also direct other crewmen on the vessel who handle the lifting sling and spreader bar.

Purpose of the Training Session

The purpose is to teach trainees the skills and attention needed to work on the vessel to assist and direct the quayside MHC and SSG machinery operators when handling containers on the vessel. Other skills include directing the other crewmen on the vessel who handle the lifting sling and spreader bar.

Training Session Topics

• General information about occupational safety
• Duties and responsibilities of stevedores
• Knowledge of machinery
• Knowledge of vessels
• Knowledge of containers
• Crane hand signals
• Two-way radio training
• Dangerous Goods (IMDG Cargo)
• General safety rules
• Investigation of a sample accident
• Environment and pollution
• Pollution caused by machinery, cranes and operators; necessary precautions and energy savings
• Hands-on training sessions
• Operation training tests

Length of the Training Session:

2 days of theoretical training

10 days of practical training