There are a number of codes you could use as a starter, but there are many more:
DNV STANDARDS (Norwegian)
DNV-OS-C101 Design of Offshore Steel Structures;
DNV-RP-C102 Structural Design of Offshore Ships
NORSOK STANDARDS (Norwegian)
N-001 Structural design (Rev. 4, February 2004)
N-002 Collection of metocean data (Rev. 1, Sept. 1997)
N-003 Actions and action effects (Rev 1, Feb. 1999)
N-004 Design of steel structures (Rev. 2, October 2004)
N-005 Condition monitoring of loadbearing structure(Rev. 1, Dec. 1997)
API STANDARDS (American)
API RP2A Design of fixed offshore steel platforms
ISO STANDARDS (European)
ISO 13819 Offshore Structures
However, If it is going to be mounted on a boat will will also need to take into account the forces generated by the motion of the ship under various sea states. As the boat moves your derrick will be subjected to accelerations and velocities which will in turn cause loading on your structure. The values of the accelerations and velocities will depend where on the boat the equipment is positioned, the type of sea state and on characteristics specific to the vessel (RAO's).
I would suggest you undertake a literature search to identify the design guidance most suitable.