Lifting Equipment Integrity, Proof Load Testing & Certification

Lifting Equipment & Gear Inspection Services

Inspection, proof load testing, and certification services for cranes, lifting gear, offshore baskets, and hoisting equipment.

Inspection and proof load testing of lifting equipment and offshore cranes
Core Capability Lifting Equipment Inspection and Certification
Inspection Scope Cranes, Baskets, Containers and Lifting Gear
Testing Services Proof Load Testing and Monitoring
Industry Coverage Oil & Gas, Marine and Industrial

Lifting Equipment & Gear Inspection Services

Fairtex Nigeria Ltd provides lifting equipment inspection, proof load testing, integrity assessment, and certification services for oil & gas, marine, offshore, industrial, construction, and logistics operations. Our inspection capability supports statutory compliance, operational reliability, and safety assurance for lifting and hoisting systems operating in demanding service environments.

Periodic inspection and integrity verification are essential to identify wear, structural degradation, mechanical defects, and operational risks that may affect lifting equipment performance and safety. Fairtex conducts inspection and testing activities in accordance with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and client asset integrity programs.

Typical applications: offshore cranes, lifting accessories, forklifts, cargo baskets, offshore containers, gantry cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, lifting beams, spreader bars, bollards, and material handling equipment.

What this service covers

Lifting Equipment Inspection & Certification

Fairtex performs inspection and certification of lifting equipment and lifting accessories to verify structural integrity, operational condition, load handling capability, and compliance with statutory and operational requirements.

Crane Inspection & Structural Assessment

Our capability covers inspection of offshore cranes, crawler cranes, overhead cranes, gantry cranes, hydraulic mobile cranes, and tower cranes including structural assessment, operational checks, and mechanical integrity verification.

Proof Load Testing & Monitoring

We conduct professional proof load testing and monitoring for cranes, lifting gear, lifting accessories, and hoisting systems to verify load carrying capability and operational performance under controlled testing conditions.

Offshore Basket & Container Certification

Fairtex provides inspection and certification services for offshore baskets, cargo baskets, containers, and offshore transport units to confirm structural condition and suitability for offshore lifting operations.

Lifting Gear & Accessory Inspection

Inspection services include lifting slings, shackles, hooks, spreader beams, lifting tools, lifting accessories, and rigging equipment used in lifting and material handling operations.

Load Testing, Calibration & Verification

Our services include pull testing of bollards, calibration of test weights, certification support, and verification of lifting equipment performance aligned with operational and regulatory requirements.

Key Takeaways

  • Inspection and certification of lifting equipment and accessories
  • Proof load testing and integrity verification for cranes and lifting gear
  • Supports offshore, industrial, marine, and oil & gas operations
  • Compliance-driven inspection aligned with statutory and safety requirements
Equipment

Instruments and systems used for this service.

Proof Load Testing Equipment
Load Test Weights
Used for controlled proof load testing and lifting equipment verification.
Inspection and Measurement Equipment
Lifting Inspection Tools
Supports dimensional checks, wear assessment, and integrity inspection activities.
Operational Load Monitoring Equipment
Crane Monitoring Systems
Used during proof load testing and crane operational assessments.
Weight and Force Calibration Equipment
Calibration Systems
Supports calibration of test weights and verification of lifting test accuracy.
Standards

Codes and standards this service conforms to.

API
API RP 2D
Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes
LOLER
LOLER 1998
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
BS
BS 7121
Code of Practice for Safe Use of Cranes
Deliverables

What you receive.

Inspection & Integrity Reports

Detailed findings covering structural condition, defects, and operational assessment.

Proof Load Testing Certificates

Load testing documentation and lifting equipment verification records.

Calibration & Verification Records

Calibration certificates and test equipment verification documentation.

Inspection Certification Package

Third-party certification and statutory compliance documentation.

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Our team will review your scope and return a proposal.

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