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Lifeboat Davit & Gangway Testing

Hydro-Wates maintains an extensive inventory of water bags, load cells, water meters and ancillary equipment which can be used for lifeboat davit and gangway testing services in compliance with SOLAS requirements. Hydro-Wates can provide this equipment on a rental basis or with on-site technicians to assist with any proof-load testing requirements. We will also travel directly to your vessel or dry dock to perform your test. 

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Hydro-Wates vessel SOLAS testing equipment includes:

  • 2, 5 & 12 metric ton davit testing water bags
  • 375 kg cylinder shaped water bags
  • 500 kg pillow and cylinder shaped water bags
Lifeboat Davit Testing

Lifeboat Davit Testing

Hydro-Wates® offers vessel proof load testing and lifeboat davit testing using water bags specifically designed for this purpose.

Vessel Gangway Testing

Vessel Gangway Testing

Hydro-Wates offers personnel and equipment to proof load test ladders, gangways, and davits using cylinder-shaped water bags and other specialized equipment.

ROV Launch Frame Testing

ROV Launch Frame Testing

Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Launch Frames and winches of all types can be proof load tested using water test weight bags.

Winch Load Testing

Winch Load Testing

Hydro-Wates has extensive experience proof load testing many types of industrial winches

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Phone713-643-9990

Address8100 Lockheed Ave
Houston, Texas 77061