API 2C Monogram for Offshore Pedestal Cranes.

[Anish Kurian Mathew]

Need expert opinion, One of the renowned crane vendor is claiming that the after manufacture of a new API 2C offshore pedestal crane, the offered crane will not undergo a full Factory acceptance test, Only a full functional shop floor tests will be performed on the cranes including extensive function testing of the prime movers, hydraulic systems, hoists, electrical systems and safety features. Fitment will be checked and ensured during Assembly and fabrication.

I have verified the same using API 2C and found that the vendor claim seems to be correct, As per API 2C cl 12.3, In addition to the prototype test and quality control measures established by this specification, each new production crane (at the option of the purchaser) shall be tested by the manufacturer. If purchaser agrees, the full FAT can be avoided which will have considerable cost saving.

My query is about, how API 2C monogram will be stamped to the crane, if there is no full fledged FAT. Whether the monogram can be stamped at site?

if anyone has some experience / some experience / opinion, feel free to discuss

 

[TimSchrader2]

Hello......... With out the full 2x Load and other tests you can not put the Momogram on the crane. i have worked with the testing bodies like ABS and DNV and it is not cheap.



THE API 2C MONOGRAM - YOUR ADDED PROTECTION

Manufacturers who want to apply the API monogram on their equipment and materials must apply to API for a license to do so. If API determines, through an on-site audit, that a manufacturer has the capability to produce products that consistently conform to API specifications, API will license that manufacturer to use the API monogram and their license number on specific products made at specific locations. Although any manufacturer may claim that its products meet API specifications and include a plaque stating compliance to an API product specification, only manufacturers with a license from API can apply the API monogram to their products.

When the API monogram, in conjunction with the manufacturer's API license number, appears on the product, it constitutes a warranty by the licensed manufacturer to API and to the purchaser that the product fully complies to the applicable product standard. No such warranty to API exists when the monogram does not appear. API does not recognize claims about API-specified products to which manufacturers do not apply the monogram.

The other codes, rather than require stringent prototype testing, usually employ a design review by certification authorities. It is, of course, advantageous to have an independent review, and this can also be done with API 2C cranes. However, it is expensive process which is usually repeated for each slightly different crane. A review is one thing, but robust testing is quite another.