This document specifies the safety requirements for floating cranes including their supporting pedestals or structures. This document applies to cranes manufactured after the date of issue of this document. This document does not cover: a) fabrication, assembly, dismantling or changing the configuration of the crane; b) lifting accessories, i.e. any item between the hook and the load; c) design temperature below 20 °C; d) operations at an ambient temperature above 50 °C; e) cranes covered by the Machinery Directive. The significant hazards covered by this document are identified in clause 4.