Load test services on ship’s cranes are a critical safety and regulatory process that verifies the structural integrity, lifting capacity, and mechanical performance of the crane under controlled, weighted conditions.
This is essential for ensuring operational safety at sea and maintaining compliance with international standards such as SOLAS, IMO, and classification society requirements (e.g., Lloyd’s Register, ABS, DNV).

Purpose of Load Testing

Ensures Operational Safety: Confirms the crane can withstand expected loads and dynamic forces encountered in a marine environment, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
Identifies Defects: Helps detect wear and tear, structural weaknesses, or mechanical issues (like brake problems) that may not be apparent during visual inspections alone.
Verifies Repairs/Modifications: Required after any major structural repairs, alterations, or a 10-year major inspection to confirm the crane is fit for service.

Load Testing Procedure

Preliminary Inspection / Test Setup / Load Test / Certification and Reporting

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