Boat Hoist Inspection, Testing and Certification
We understand the paramount importance of ensuring the safety, reliability, and optimal performance of travel lifts (i.e. boat hoists, boat crane, boat gantry crane). Our Boat Hoist Inspection, Testing, and Certification Services are designed to meet industry standards and regulations, while also providing you with peace of mind and safeguarding your valuable marine assets.
Our team of engineers and certified inspectors bring a wealth of experience in both the maritime industry and hoist systems. We conduct thorough inspections of travel lifts, assessing structural integrity, mechanical components, and safety features. Upon completion of our inspection and load test, we provide a detailed report outlining the condition of the hoist and confirming compliance with state standards and regulations. We also submit the appropriate paperwork into the state to ensure you are compliant with WAC requirements.
Our Capabilities
- Annual inspection, load testing and certification
- Repair recommendations and re-certification
- Engineering consulting:
- Structural
- Material Testing: Welding, NDT
- Mechanical
About Us
Our team is our advantage. Our support team of expert mechanical, structural, materials, metallurgical, corrosion, welding engineers, and inspectors sets us apart. We pride ourselves on effective communication, and we work closely with our clients every step of the way to ensure they are fully satisfied with the answers and solutions we provide.
Experts and Associates
Joshua Mayes is a Senior Crane Inspector at Kent Crane, as he transitioned over from a Mobile Crane Operator in 2019. His universal experience includes the implementation of Federal OSHA standards as well as Washington State Maritime and Construction standards.
Ben is a mechanical engineer focusing his efforts in crane and hoist systems. He also holds WA State crane inspection certifications for tower, mobile, facility and maritime cranes. He is also a certified weld inspector. Ben received his Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Seattle University.
Serving Clients Across a Variety of Industries
At Kent Crane Inspection & Engineering, we provide inspection and engineering across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, transportation, construction, heavy equipment and machinery, refineries and maritime.
Our staff of inspectors and engineers lend their range of specialties and deep expertise to each industry, inspecting and identifying failures in order to help represent our clients well and help build new, better, more efficient, and safer systems.
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