Offshore cranes inspections
Lifting equipment on barges, ships, rigs and platforms stays operational and audit-ready with structured annual inspections. Control Union conducts crane surveys that verify structural integrity, protect personnel and prevent unplanned downtime across offshore operations.
Compliance and safety with offshore cranes
Control Union follows API Recommended Practice 2D, the industry-leading standard for offshore crane inspection, so every survey meets the benchmarks auditors and regulators expect.
Personnel lifting operations fall within the scope of LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) legislation, confirming that crane condition satisfies legal safety requirements. These recognised frameworks translate into smoother audits, fewer compliance gaps and stronger evidence of due diligence for crane owners and operators.
Control, insight and certainty for offshore cranes
Fully independent assessments
Control Union operates independently from insurers and maintenance contractors. This delivers 100% objective results that hold up under third-party scrutiny.
Tablet-based digital reporting
Inspectors capture findings digitally during the site visit using tablet based system. Reporting is prepared more efficiently, supporting timely follow up actions.
DROPS survey in a single mobilisation
Combine the crane survey with a Dropped Objects Prevention Scheme (DROPS) survey. One visit covers two critical scope areas and reduces offshore logistics.
Central asset management via portal
A dedicated portal tracks crane inventories, certificates and inspection schedules. Operations teams maintain full oversight without chasing paperwork across sites.
Non-destructive testing for hidden defects
Techniques such as magnetic particle inspection (MPI) and eddy current inspection detect surface defects in load-bearing components without damaging the asset.
The proof to your promise
Compliance and safety
Control Union reduces mobilisation costs, avoids equipment teardown and fits inspections around operational schedules for offshore crane operators.
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Multi-skilled, certified inspectors cover multiple disciplines in one deployment, eliminating the need for additional specialists and cutting crew flights offshore.
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Phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) scans slew bearing rings and studs in situ, removing the costly requirement for component disassembly.
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Emergency callouts and weekend scheduling help align crane inspections with operational windows, supporting operations continuity while minimising disruption.
The proof to your promise
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