● Port & Terminal: Container Gantry Cranes, Crawler Cranes, and Mobile Harbour Cranes.
● Offshore & Industrial: Pedestal Cranes, Offshore Containers, and Gantry systems.
● Specialized: Bollard Pull Testing and Dynamic Load Verification.
Lifting Equipment Examination & Certification
PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services provides technical inspection, load testing, and certification support for shipboard and shore-based lifting appliances. Our services are conducted in accordance with MARINA-recognized requirements and international safety protocols to ensure statutory compliance and operational integrity.
Technical Scope of Examination
Technical assessments are performed for a wide range of lifting assets, encompassing both shipboard and terminal environments:
- Shipboard Systems: Deck cranes, engine room overhead cranes, and accommodation ladders.
- Terminal Equipment: Container gantry cranes, mobile harbour cranes, and crawler units.
- Offshore & Industrial: Pedestal cranes, offshore containers, and heavy-duty gantry systems.
- Specialized Testing: Bollard pull measurement and dynamic load verification.
Inspection & Testing Methodology
Our engineering approach integrates standardized testing procedures with critical component analysis:
- Proof Load Testing: Execution and witnessing of static and dynamic load tests using calibrated testing equipment.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Technical screening of structural stress points, welds, and hooks to identify fatigue or cracking.
- Component Analysis: Examination of hoist wires, sheaves, hydraulic systems, and safety limit switches.
- Loose Gear Inventory: Systematic assessment and classification of shackles, slings, and chains against Safe Working Load (SWL) criteria.
Reporting & Certification
Each technical assignment concludes with a documented report. Depending on the service scope, deliverables include:
- Factual observation reports with photographic documentation.
- Equipment technical details and condition status.
- Non-conformity identification and recommendations for corrective action.
- Certification support in accordance with Flag State and international maritime regulations.
Technical Standards & Regulatory Governance
Testing and inspection services are performed with reference to:
- SOLAS requirements and IMO safety codes for lifting appliances.
- ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) standards.
- Classification society rules for crane and lifting gear integrity.
- MARINA-recognized requirements for statutory compliance.
Technical Lead
Gregory Apostologlou, Managing Director of PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services. With 26+ years of international maritime experience as a Marine Technical Superintendent and authorized PHRS Surveyor, he specializes in technical engineering, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
Project Inquiries
To request a load test, structural examination, or certification inquiry, please provide equipment specifications and site access details. Our technical team responds to all inquiries within 4 business hours.
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Lifting Appliances & Certification FAQ
Do you provide proof load testing?
Yes. Support is arranged based on equipment type and international standards. We ensure testing is conducted safely and documented accurately.
Can you attend vessels and ports?
Yes. We attend vessels at ports, terminals, shipyards, and offshore locations, subject to site access and the agreed technical scope.
Do you issue certificates?
Certification support follows maritime regulations and witnessing requirements. We guide you through the approval pathway for full compliance.
Are you MARINA accredited?
We provide MARINA-recognized certification services in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements
Technical Reference Standards – Lifting Appliances Load Testing
PAMS lifting appliance inspection and load testing services are performed with reference to applicable maritime regulations, safety requirements, and recognized industry standards, including:
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) safety requirements and applicable maritime codes
- SOLAS requirements related to shipboard lifting appliances and safe operations
- ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) applicable requirements
- Classification society rules for lifting appliances, cranes, and associated equipment
- Flag State statutory inspection and certification requirements
- Proof load testing, operational testing, and examination procedures
- Safe Working Load (SWL) verification and certification practices
- Industry best practices for lifting equipment safety and operational reliability
Ready to Proceed?
Request a survey, inspection, audit, certification, or technical consultancy service. Describe your vessel, offshore asset, or project requirements and our technical team will respond within 4 business hours.