Visual Weld Inspection on Port Crane – Ghent

In the Port of Ghent, Cspect was called in to perform a post-repair inspection on a large industrial crane following structural welding works. With a towering height of 64 meters, traditional access methods such as scaffolding, rope access or elevated work platforms would have been time-consuming, costly, and potentially unsafe.

To overcome these limitations, we deployed our ALTUM Telescopic Pole System, equipped with the high-resolution Visual Module. This allowed our team to carry out a detailed close-up inspection of all welded joints and structural reinforcements, directly from the crane platform — without disrupting operations or requiring physical access to the crane’s upper sections.

A man wearing a white safety helmet and safety harness stands on a metal platform high above an industrial area with storage tanks, train tracks, and wind turbines in the background on a sunny day.

Key advantages of the ALTUM system in this project:

  • Reach up to 20 meters from the ground — perfectly suited for inspecting high or hard-to-reach assets

  • Sharp, stabilized images of welds and structural components

  • One-man operation – no need for external lifting equipment or rope teams

  • Post-repair visual validation without exposing personnel to height-related risks

  • Class-approved method, trusted across the maritime and industrial sectors

Close-up of a rusty metal bolt and metal surface with signs of corrosion and rust.
Close-up of a metallic, light gray artillery or telescope mounted on a structure with screws and bolts, overlooking a cityscape with roads and buildings.