LIFTING APPLIANCES
Inspection, load testing and certification according to the new IMO requirements
The entry into force of the new regulatory framework SOLAS II-1/3-13 and MSC.1/Circ.1663 represents a major change in the management of lifting appliances on board.
From 2026, all lifting equipment must:
- Be inspected annually
- Undergo load testing every 5 years
- Be assessed after major repairs or modifications
- Be certified by competent personnel
- Be formally recorded on board
- Be properly marked with its SWL (Safe Working Load)
Which equipment is affected?
- Deck cranes
- Provision cranes
- Davits
- Winches and derricks/booms
- Knuckle-boom cranes (articulated arms)
- Lifting beams and spreader beams
- Shackles, slings, chains and other lifting accessories
If it lifts a load, it falls under the new regulatory framework.
Our Services
🔹 Load Tests
We carry out load tests in accordance with the required test factors, using competent personnel and certified equipment. We issue the corresponding Load Test and Thorough Examination Certificate.
🔹 Annual Thorough Examination
A complete structural and functional inspection to ensure the integrity and safety of the equipment, including:
- Structure and welds
- Corrosion and fatigue
- Hydraulic systems
- Limit switches and safety devices
- Wire ropes and fittings
- Overall operational condition
🔹 Inspection and Certification of Lifting Accessories
- Load testing of lifting beams, hooks, shackles and chains
- Annual and five-year inspections and testing
- Verification of marking and traceability
At MASCYF, we have qualified and certified technical personnel, as well as our own load-testing equipment, which enables us to provide a complete and reliable service. We offer the necessary support to ensure compliance with the new regulations in an agile, safe and fully documented manner.
We understand that, for a vessel, the key is to comply with regulations without creating operational complications: avoiding detentions, reducing risks and minimizing downtime. That is why our goal is to make the transition to the new requirements a simple and efficient process, with no unnecessary impact on the vessel’s operations.