Crane and Lifting Appliance Testing

Cranes and Lifting Appliances

• Testing of shipboard cranes and cargo derricks.
• Overhead crane testing.
• Testing of lifting beams, hoists and associated lifting appliances.
• Operational checks of machinery and load testing within the agreed scope.

Lifesaving Appliances and Launching Devices

• Testing of lifeboat and rescue boat davits.
• Testing of lifesaving appliance launching devices.
• Checks of associated winches and braking mechanisms to an agreed programme.

Accommodation Ladders and Gangways

Inspection and load testing of accommodation ladders, gangways and their lifting arrangements in accordance with the agreed programme.

Test Preparation

Before work begins, the equipment type and condition, working and test loads, test arrangement and requirements of the manufacturer, flag State and classification society are agreed. Surveyor attendance and reporting documents are determined when agreeing the order.