Load testing and LOLER inspection providers carry out the proof-load testing, thorough examination, and certification of a vessel's lifting appliances and lifting accessories — cranes, derricks, winches, slings, shackles, blocks, and other load-bearing gear — needed to keep that equipment in safe working condition.
This is a certification service rather than a supply of equipment, distinct from the crane and cargo-gear suppliers and the sling suppliers whose products these inspectors examine. Following a LOLER-style thorough-examination regime, inspectors apply a test load, check for deformation, wear, and defects, and issue a certificate recording the safe working load and next-due examination date. Because lifting gear cannot remain in service without current certification, buyers schedule inspections against each item's due date and keep certificates on file for class and port state control inspection. It sits within the Lifting, Cargo Gear & Load Testing category group on PortProcure.
PortProcure lists 26 verified Load Testing & LOLER Inspection suppliers across 17 ports, including Balboa, Callao, and Chennai. Send an RFQ to compare quotes from listed suppliers.
Suppliers
26
Ports served
17
Group
Lifting, Cargo Gear & Load Testing
Type
Services
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26 suppliers
ARCS Marine Services
Kakinada BayIndia
ARCS MARINE SERVICES is a professionally managed marine service and ship chandling company based in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India, providing reliable and efficient support to vessels calling at ports and offshore locations.
We offer a comprehensive range of marine supplies and services, including ship provisions, deck and engine stores, safety equipment, cabin and bonded stores, technical supplies, fresh water, logistics support, and other vessel requirements.
Our commitment is to deliver the **right supplies, at the right time, at the right port**—helping vessel owners, ship managers, operators, and crew maintain smooth and uninterrupted operations.
With a strong focus on **quality, reliability, responsiveness, and competitive pricing**, ARCS Marine Services works closely with clients to understand their requirements and provide solutions tailored to every port call.
Whether it is a scheduled port call, urgent requirement, or offshore supply, our team is dedicated to providing dependable service and timely coordination.
**ARCS MARINE SERVICES — Your Vessel. Our Responsibility.**
General Ship ChandlersDeck Stores & EquipmentEngine Stores & Consumables
At Lifting Gear Namibia, we understand the importance of reliable and high-quality lifting gear for various industries.
Whether you are involved in construction, mining, manufacturing, or any other sector that requires heavy lifting, we are here to provide you with top-notch solutions.
How often must lifting equipment undergo a thorough examination?+
LOLER-style regimes typically call for a thorough examination at least every six months for lifting accessories such as slings and shackles, and for any gear used to lift people, and at least every twelve months for other lifting appliances such as cranes and derricks — or sooner if a written examination scheme or a significant repair calls for it. Buyers track each item against its own due date rather than a single fleet-wide interval.
What happens if an item fails its thorough examination?+
A defect that puts safety at risk means the inspector takes the item out of use immediately and records it on the certificate, rather than issuing a conditional pass. The equipment cannot legitimately return to service until it's repaired or replaced and re-examined, so buyers should treat a failed report as an immediate stop-use instruction, not a finding to schedule around at convenience.
Who is qualified to carry out a LOLER-style thorough examination?+
Examinations should be carried out by a suitably qualified, independent competent person, a distinct role from a general crane technician or rigger performing routine maintenance. Buyers confirm a provider's competency and accreditation scope before booking, since a certificate issued by an unqualified party won't satisfy a class surveyor or port state control officer reviewing the vessel's lifting-equipment records.
