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.
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
