CARGO GEAR LOAD TESTING IN OMAN
EIWAA is a maritime service provider authorized by the main marine classification societies of ABS, NK, RINA, BV, LR, and DNV to provide third-party inspection services for cargo gear load testing and ship cargo gear survey services. For lifting appliances, gears, and equipment to operate safely, cargo gear load testing and inspection services are essential for offshore services. Our skilled lifting inspection engineers carry out yearly comprehensive inspections, periodic inspections, load testing, and certification of cargo gears and appliances in ships and vessels as a certified offshore service provider of major ship classification companies in Oman. Using calibrated water bags, water weights, lifting beams, slings, shackles, and grommets for cargo gear load testing and cargo gear survey, EIWAA onboard testing engineers adhere closely to flag state standards and laws for cargo gear survey and cargo gear testing services,
Cargo gear load testing and cargo gear survey shall be carried out by stages of installations, annual thorough examinations, periodic examination, SWL or proof load verification by proof load testing, and intermediate/visual/functional inspection requirements. Ship classification rules and flag regulations of cargo gear load testing inspection and survey are as follows:
- The DNV ST-0377 standard specifies the testing, examination, and comprehensive inspection of load handling devices and loose gears, as well as marine lifting appliances and cargo gear. Test loads, load charts, incremental modifications, cargo gear inspections, and certifications are all covered in the requirements and procedures.
- The safety standards for loose lifting equipment and onboard lifting appliances in ships and boats are outlined in IMO and SOLAS Regulation II-I/3-13.
- RINA Rules REP. 1/E Part A: Ship-part A Classification Rules outlines the classification and survey requirements for cargo gears, the requirements for cargo handling equipment, and the structural part and assembly inspection and testing requirements.
- Lloyd's Register code for lifting equipment in maritime settings, including cranes, derricks, winches, and cargo gear for certification, testing, and inspection (LR Codes Part 3, Ch 9, Section 6). For component fabrication, testing, and inspection, LR has code for lifting appliances in maritime settings.
- NK Rules: In accordance with ship classification regulations, the NK classification society operates a condition assessment program for machinery, cargo handling components, and cargo gear for condition assessment, routine inspection, and periodic inspection.
CARGO GEAR SURVEY IN OMAN
Ships, vessels, and offshore rigs must conduct surveys, inspections, and testing of cranes, winches, and lifting gears every year, on a periodic basis, and every five years. Calibrated water bags, weight bags loaded with water, and dynamometer load cells equipped with grommets, shackles, and slings must be used for all cargo gear assessments.