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Visually inspecting harbour cranes for their critical structural components is a complex, intensive and often risky task. Due to the size and complexity of these cranes, many inspection points are located in hard-to-reach places, such as high-altitude structures or narrow zones between steel structures. As a result, inspectors are not always able to thoroughly and safely check all relevant parts, leading to incomplete or inconsistent inspection reports.

In addition, the inspection process is very time-consuming and often requires specialist equipment such as racking, aerial work platforms or rope techniques. This not only entails high direct costs , but also ensures operational downtime of the crane during the inspection period. This downtime translates into indirect costs, such as loss of production or delays in logistics processes.

In addition, there is often a lack of an up-to-date and central overview of the condition of the crane. This makes it difficult to detect damage early, plan maintenance efficiently or monitor the integrity of the structure over the longer term.

With the help of drones, the critical points ( Fracture Critical Members (FCMs)) of a crane can be mapped in a simple and efficient way for visually visible damage. This provides an initial overview of potential problem areas, such as cracks, corrosion, deformations and damage to coating.

Based on this information, a targeted inspection and maintenance schedule can be drawn up. Inspectors and repairers are thus deployed in a targeted manner in the areas that actually need attention. This makes efficient use of resources and avoids unnecessary costs for scaffolding, rope techniques and manual inspections. Damage mechanisms can also be monitored over time, so that in some cases repair can be postponed or determined earlier.

Thanks to an automated inspection process, the critical objects are scanned. Defects are stored in a predefined tree structure and provided with AI-generated annotations. This provides clear insights and makes it possible to take targeted follow-up steps.

Fast and consistent detection of cracks, corrosion and coating, even in hard-to-reach places
Defect analysis over the years by comparing images with AI. Defects are quantified at the pixel level and automatically compared with each other.
Optimized costs through efficient inspection planning, follow-up and execution.
Budgetable maintenance by mapping the defects
Minimal operational disruption – faster inspection processes minimize uptime

Fast and consistent detection

Critical damage is detected early, which increases the safety and reliability of port cranes.
Inspections are less dependent on individual experience thanks to standardization and automation.

Defect analysis over time

Trend analyses make it possible to recognize structural degradation at an early stage.
Objective assessment via pixel level comparison prevents errors of judgement and ensures reliable decision-making.

Optimized costs through efficient planning

Reduced inspection costs due to reduced staff, time and resource utilization.
Targeted inspections ensure a better use of resources and avoid unnecessary checks.

Budgetable and plannable maintenance

Failures become predictable, so that maintenance can be planned efficiently and in a timely manner.
Visibility into defects enables better financial planning in the short and long term.
Maintenance budgets are transparent and defensible towards management or owners.

Minimal operational disruption

Inspections are faster, leading to less downtime and higher crane availability.
Logistical processes remain uninterrupted, which prevents delays and loss of production.

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