Jib Crane Repair in Hai Phong, Vietnam

SVC Marine Services provides jib crane repair, grab crane repair, deck crane structural repair, hoisting wire supply, luffing wire supply, welding, NDT support, class inspection support and onboard load test services for vessels calling Vietnamese ports, anchorages and shipyards.

This project page records a Jib Crane No.4 repair job in Hai Phong, Vietnam. The crane was damaged during cargo discharging operation. SVC Marine technicians attended onboard to survey the damaged jib crane, assess the repair scope and prepare the repair plan for crop and renew, welding, inspection and load testing.

SVC Marine performs practical crane repair works with our marine repair team, welders, fabricators, rigging support, technical attendants and surveyor support where required. For jib crane damage, the repair must be controlled carefully because the structure is directly related to lifting safety, cargo operation, class acceptance and vessel readiness.

Jib Crane Repair in Hai Phong, Vietnam

Jib cranes, provision cranes, grab cranes and deck cranes are critical lifting appliances onboard commercial vessels. When the jib body, reinforcement bracket, hoisting wire, luffing wire, sheave, hook block or crane structure is damaged, the vessel may face cargo delay, unsafe lifting condition, class restriction or port operation risk.

SVC Marine provides crane repair services for vessels in Vietnam, including structural repair, welding repair, wire supply, component replacement, NDT inspection and load test support after completion.

Project Scope: Jib Crane No.4 Damage During Cargo Discharge

During this project in Hai Phong, Jib Crane No.4 was damaged during discharging operation. After onboard survey, the repair scope was prepared based on the damaged area, class requirement and safe return-to-service condition.

The original repair workflow included:

• Onboard survey of damaged jib crane structure
• Repair planning based on damaged area and sketch
• Crop and renew or fair-up of damaged crane structure
• Renewal of reinforcement brackets for jib body
• Use of high tensile steel AH36, thickness 10 mm
• Fit-up inspection by class surveyor before welding
• Welding repair and inspection at shipyard
• UT and PT after welding completion where required
• Transfer back onboard and assembly
• Final accuracy confirmation by class surveyor
• Onboard load test after installation

Typical Jib Crane Repair Scope

The actual repair scope depends on crane type, SWL, damage condition, steel thickness, access, vessel schedule, class requirement and spare part availability. A typical jib crane repair job may include:

• Visual inspection of damaged jib crane structure
• Checking jib body, brackets, pins, sheaves and wire condition
• Marking damaged steel sections for crop and renewal
• Removing damaged plate, brackets or stiffeners
• Fabricating replacement steel parts
• Fitting new AH36 or approved steel material
• Welding by marine repair welders
• Grinding and finishing after welding
• UT, PT or other NDT where required
• Checking hoisting wire, luffing wire, sheaves and hook block
• Class, surveyor or owner’s representative inspection
• Function test and load test after repair

Grab Crane, Hoisting Wire and Luffing Wire Support

In addition to jib crane structural repair, SVC Marine can support grab crane repair, crane wire supply and selected crane component replacement in Vietnam.

Our crane-related support may include:

• Grab crane repair
• Deck crane structural repair
• Provision crane repair
• Engine room crane repair
• Hoisting wire supply
• Luffing wire supply
• Wire rope replacement support
• Sheave, hook block and bearing checking
• Hydraulic or mechanical troubleshooting support
• Load test arrangement after repair

Crane Structural Repair and AH36 Steel Renewal

Crane structural repair must be treated as a lifting safety job, not only normal steel repair. If the jib body, reinforcement brackets or load-bearing members are damaged, repair material, welding method, fit-up, NDT and class inspection must be controlled properly.

In this project, the repair used high tensile steel AH36 with 10 mm thickness for the renewed section. Fit-up inspection was confirmed before welding, and NDT was applied after welding according to the repair requirement.

NDT and Class Inspection

For crane repair, class or surveyor attendance may be required before the crane is returned to operation. Inspection may include fit-up checking, welding inspection, UT, PT, visual inspection, dimensional checking and final load test confirmation.

SVC Marine can prepare the repair area, support surveyor attendance, provide photo records and follow the required testing steps after welding. The crane should not be returned to lifting operation until the repair and test are accepted according to the vessel’s requirement.

Onboard Load Test After Crane Repair

After crane structural repair, wire replacement or major component repair, an onboard load test may be required. The test helps confirm the crane’s lifting function, brake holding condition, hoisting, luffing, slewing and structural response under controlled load.

SVC Marine can support crane load test preparation, water bag or test weight requirement, safety area control, technician attendance, photo record and completion reporting for the owner or manager.

Photos reports:

Transferring to shipyard.

                                                       

Repairing and welding inspection in shipyard.

Transferring back on board, assemble and load test.

Common Reasons for Crane Repair Attendance

Shipowners and managers may request jib crane or grab crane repair after:

• Crane damage during cargo discharging
• Jib body deformation or crack
• Broken reinforcement brackets
• Hoisting wire damage
• Luffing wire damage
• Abnormal crane noise or vibration
• Crane overload incident
• Grab crane malfunction
• Class or port state control comment
• Failed crane load test
• Pre-drydock or post-repair crane inspection requirement

Safety Notes for Jib Crane Repair

Jib crane repair involves heavy lifting, working at height, hot work, structural load-bearing members, wire tension, suspended components and possible class requirement. Before work starts, the vessel and repair team should confirm safe access, isolation, lifting plan, staging, fire watch, hot work permission and safe support for crane components.

No damaged crane should be used for lifting until the repair condition, inspection result and load test requirement are properly checked. Unsafe temporary use can create serious risk to crew, stevedores, cargo, vessel structure and port operation.

Service Coverage in Vietnam

SVC Marine provides jib crane repair, grab crane repair, crane wire supply, welding repair, NDT support and load test services at selected Vietnamese ports, shipyards and anchorages.

Service coverage may include Hai Phong, Lach Huyen, Cai Lan, Hon Gai, Cam Pha, Nghi Son, Cua Lo, Vung Ang, Son Duong, Hon La, Chan May, Da Nang, Dung Quat, Quy Nhon, Vung Tau, Phu My, Cai Mep, Ho Chi Minh City area, Long An, Vinh Tan and other selected locations in Vietnam.

Information Required for Jib Crane Repair Quotation

To quote jib crane repair, grab crane repair, hoisting wire supply, luffing wire supply or load test service in Vietnam, please provide:

• Vessel name and IMO number
• Vessel type and current location
• Port, berth, anchorage or shipyard
• ETA, ETB, ETD and available repair window
• Crane type, SWL and maker if available
• Damage description and incident history
• Photos and videos of damaged jib, wire, sheaves, hook block and structure
• Whether the crane can still move or is completely disabled
• Required scope: structural repair, wire replacement, grab crane repair, NDT or load test
• Class, flag, owner’s superintendent or surveyor requirement if any

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does SVC Marine repair jib cranes in Vietnam?

Yes. SVC Marine provides jib crane repair, grab crane repair, deck crane structural repair, welding, NDT support, wire supply and load test support for vessels in Vietnam.

Can SVC Marine supply hoisting wire and luffing wire?

Yes. SVC Marine can supply selected hoisting wire, luffing wire and crane wire rope for vessels in Vietnam, subject to crane specification, wire size, construction, certificate requirement and availability.

Is load testing required after jib crane repair?

Load testing may be required after structural repair, wire replacement, major component repair or class instruction. The requirement should be checked based on vessel condition, class instruction and owner’s superintendent decision.

What steel material may be used for crane structural repair?

The material depends on crane design and class requirement. In this project, high tensile steel AH36 with 10 mm thickness was used for the renewed crane structure section.

What information is needed for a crane repair enquiry?

The owner or manager should provide vessel name, IMO number, port, ETA, crane type, SWL, damage photos, defect description, required repair window and any class or surveyor requirement.

Contact SVC Marine

For jib crane repair, grab crane repair, hoisting wire supply, luffing wire supply, NDT, welding repair or crane load test in Vietnam, please send vessel details, ETA, port, crane specification, photos and required scope to SVC Marine.

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