Load & lifeboat
testing services
Certified load and lifeboat testing services
Ensuring the reliability of your vessel’s critical safety equipment is both a regulatory requirement and an operational necessity. Navitec provides comprehensive marine load testing and lifeboat testing services that verify equipment functionality while ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulations.
- 24/7 service
- Fast & flexible service
- Large service area
Why Navitec
Our capabilities include, but are not limited to:
- All welding works on hull, superstructure, hatch covers, tanks, masts, derricks, cranes etc.
- All pipe works for hot water, fuel steam, hydraulics and special cargoes
- Repair of winches, replacement of anchors & chains, general rigging work and testing
- Mechanical repairs and maintenance of main engines, auxiliaries, boilers and economizers, pumps, compressors, hydraulics
- Electrical and electronic works
- Refrigeration and air-condition repairs
Our CAPABILITIES
Our capabilities include, but are not limited to:
- All welding works on hull, superstructure, hatch covers, tanks, masts, derricks, cranes etc.
- All pipe works for hot water, fuel steam, hydraulics and special cargoes.
- Repair of winches, replacement of anchors & chains, general rigging work and testing.
- Mechanical repairs and maintenance of main engines, auxiliaries, boilers and economizers, pumps, compressors, hydraulics
- Electrical and electronic works
- Refrigeration and air-condition repairs
Professional lifeboat testing
Our marine load testing services cover all lifting equipment aboard your vessel, from simple davits to complex crane systems. Using calibrated load cells and sophisticated monitoring equipment, our marine load testing specialists verify safe working loads, identify potential issues, and provide detailed documentation that satisfies classification society requirements for continued certification.
Thorough lifeboat load testing
We offer a comprehensive suite of services that go beyond simple checks, including thorough annual servicing where critical components like winch brakes are dismantled for inspection and release systems are operationally tested. Our aim is to provide a “one-stop shop” solution, completing servicing and any necessary repairs during a single port call whenever feasible, minimizing disruption to your schedule. Trust our experienced personnel to deliver meticulous attention to detail, backed by our solution-oriented mindset and commitment to upholding the highest safety standards.
Specialized 5 yearly lifeboat load test
Navitec is fully equipped to handle the mandatory five-yearly load tests required by IMO SOLAS regulations. We utilize a range of specialized equipment, including water bags and calibrated deadweights, and employ our own load cells for challenging access points, ensuring accurate and reliable testing of your lifeboat davits and launching appliances. Our extensive portfolio of approvals as an Authorized Service Station for numerous manufacturers and from at least five major IACS members, alongside approvals from various flag states, underscores our adherence to stringent regulatory requirements.
24/7 service
Mobile & efficient
Large service area
Contact our team today
Navitec nv
Emdenweg 11
2030 Antwerp
BELGIUM
T +32 3 542 31 31 (24/7)
E info@navitec.be
