Load Testing

On-site load testing — we come to you.

Mobile proof-load testing at your facility — cranes, padeyes, structures and lifting points tested in place with water-bag systems and calibrated load cells.

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Service overview

Proof testing without moving the asset.

Some assets can’t come to a workshop. GCS mobilises a complete load-test spread to site — water bags, weights, load cells and rigging — to proof-test fixed and installed lifting equipment without removing it from service location.

Scope of work

What we cover.

The complete range of activities included in this service line.

Fixed Cranes

Overhead, gantry and jib cranes in place

Padeyes & Structures

Installed lifting points and steelwork

Davits & Monorails

Davit arms, monorails and runway beams

Water-Bag Systems

Incremental water-bag load application

Load-Cell Monitoring

Real-time load and deflection logging

Certificate

On-site load-test certification

Features & benefits

Why operators choose GCS.

Independent

Third-party reporting recognised by EPC and O&G majors in Oman.

Accredited

LEEA Full Member, ISO 17020 and ISO 17025 accredited delivery.

Fast mobilisation

Typically within 2 working days across Muscat, Sohar and Duqm.

Traceable records

Photographic reports and certificates issued within 5 working days.

Industry applications

Where this service is deployed.

On-Site Load Testing supports asset integrity and statutory compliance across Oman’s heavy industry.

Oil & GasConstructionPorts & MarinePower & UtilitiesManufacturingLogistics & WarehousingMining & QuarryingEPC Contractors

Standards & compliance

Frameworks we work to.

Every report references the applicable code so your QA, client and insurer can audit decisions back to source.

LOLER 1998BS 7121ASME B30BS EN 13155LEEA COPSULE

Service process

How the job runs.

A repeatable, auditable sequence from enquiry to certificate.

Stage 01

Procedure review

Test procedure, calibration certificates and acceptance criteria agreed before start.

Stage 02

Set-up & isolation

Rig, load cells and safety isolations verified; exclusion zone established.

Stage 03

Test execution

Controlled loading to the specified proof value with hold period.

Stage 04

Witness & record

Readings logged at each hold point; pass/fail assessed against criteria.

Stage 05

Certify

Load-test certificate and data record issued within 5 working days.

Equipment & technology

Tools of the trade.

Calibrated, traceable instruments operated by qualified technicians — every tool carries a current calibration certificate.

Hydraulic test pumpsCalibrated load cellsDigital pressure loggersProof-load test bedsMaster shackles & linksDead-weight testers

Frequently asked

Questions our clients ask most often.

What is the advantage of water-bag load testing?+

Water bags apply load incrementally and safely, are easy to transport to remote sites, and let us monitor deflection at each step — ideal for testing installed structures and lifting points without large crane weights.

Is GCS a LEEA member?+

Yes. GCS is a Full Member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and operates an ISO 17020 inspection scheme — the de-facto standard for credible lifting inspection in Oman.

Can you test at remote field locations?+

Yes. We routinely mobilise on-site load-test spreads to rigs, wellsites and remote facilities across the Sultanate, including the Duqm and interior regions.

How quickly can GCS mobilise on-site load testing in Oman?+

For routine work in Muscat, Sohar or Duqm, mobilisation is typically within 2 working days. Emergency and field jobs can be mobilised same-day, with reports issued within 5 working days.

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