Hydraulic repair, overhaul and load testing for ships, ports and plants across the UAE. Workshop in Sharjah. Engineers in every emirate.
Often asked for: cylinder overhaul, crane load test, davit 5-yearly test, power pack refurbishment, steering gear service.
- hydraulic and lifting jobs in the UAE since 2023
- 2,000+
- customers: ship managers, yards, ports, plants
- ~500
- proof loads with water bags and load cells
- 150 t
- emirates covered, plus the anchorages
- 7
Some of the fleets and companies we've worked for
Services 12 ways we help
01
Hydraulic cylinder repair and overhaul
Cylinder strip-down, measured inspection, reseal or rebuild, and a recorded bench pressure test at 1.5x working pressure.
02
Hydraulic pump and motor repair
Strip-down, measured inspection, rebuild and test of piston, vane and gear pumps and hydraulic motors for marine and industrial use.
03
Hydraulic valve and valve remote control repair
Overhaul, bench testing and troubleshooting of control valves, valve banks and tanker valve remote control systems (VRCS).
04
Hydraulic power units
Overhaul and refurbishment of hydraulic power packs, accumulator checks and bladder renewal, and new power units built to a specification.
05
Steering gear service, overhaul and testing
Annual steering gear service, ram and rotary vane seal renewal, pump and valve overhaul, and documented steering tests.
06
Crane hydraulic repair and service
Troubleshooting and overhaul of hydraulic cranes: cylinders, pumps, slewing drives and valves, followed by load testing and a report.
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Deck machinery
Hydraulic repair and overhaul of winches, windlasses, capstans, towing winches, hatch covers and ramps, on board or in our workshop.
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Load testing and certification of lifting equipment
Proof load tests with water bags and load cells up to 150 t, with certificates for cranes, davits, gangways and lifting gear.
09
Lifeboat and rescue boat davit testing and repair
SOLAS 5-yearly dynamic load tests, annual examinations, winch brake tests, fall wire renewal and hydraulic repair on lifeboat davits.
10
Hydraulic hose management and whole-machine re-hosing
Hose surveys, tagging and scheduled replacement, and whole-machine or whole-vessel re-hosing made up in our workshop.
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Hydraulic engineer attendance and troubleshooting
Hydraulic engineers on board or on site for troubleshooting, offshore attendance, planned shutdowns and drydock work.
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Industrial hydraulics for factories and plants
Repair and overhaul of hydraulic cylinders, power packs, pumps and valves on presses, machines and plant in UAE factories.
How a job runs
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01
Send photos and the nameplate
Through the quote form or WhatsApp. Equipment, make and model, where it is, and how urgent.
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An engineer replies
Within one working day: questions, a site visit, or a proposed scope. Breakdowns get a call back.
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Strip-down and report
We measure what we find and send a short report with photos before any extra work is done.
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Repair, test, certify
Bench or on-board tests, witnessed by class where needed, with test reports for your records.
Recent work All projects
Re-hosing a midship crane and steering gear on an offshore vessel
Troubleshooting and repairing a dredger's hydraulic system
Refurbishing fourteen hydraulic power packs at a Sharjah foundry
Deck crane overhaul and crack detection on an offshore support vessel
Rebuilding the hydraulic cylinders of an industrial pipe bending machine
Free engineering tools No sign-up
- Cylinder force and speed
- ISO 4406 oil cleanliness
- Hose size and velocity
- Pump flow, power and torque
- Proof load
- Accumulator sizing and pre-charge
- Oil viscosity for UAE heat
Calculators and reference tables our engineers use every day: cylinder force and speed, ISO 4406 oil cleanliness, hose sizing, pump power, proof loads, accumulator pre-charge and oil viscosity for UAE heat.
Industries
- Hydraulic and lifting work for ship managers
- Hydraulic and lifting work for offshore and OSV operators
- Hydraulic and lifting work for ports and terminals
- Hydraulic and lifting work for shipyards and drydocks
- Hydraulic repair for construction, piling and crane hire
- Hydraulic repair for factories and industrial plants
- Hydraulic repair for yachts and superyachts
Where we work
Guides All guides
01
What to send for a fast, accurate hydraulic quote
The photos, nameplate data and facts that turn a vague enquiry into an accurate quote within one working day.5 min read
02
Repair or replace a hydraulic cylinder: how to decide
The measurements and cost signals that decide whether a cylinder gets a reseal, a rebuild or a new-build.7 min read
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What drives the cost and time of a hydraulic repair in the UAE
The factors that decide what a hydraulic repair costs and how long it takes, and how to get an accurate quote quickly.6 min read
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Preparing for a crane load test: a checklist
Proof loads, water bags, deck space, paperwork and the hydraulic checks to do before the surveyor arrives.6 min read
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The five-yearly davit load test: what SOLAS and MSC.402(96) require
What the five-yearly lifeboat and rescue boat davit examination covers, the 1.1 test load, and how to avoid a failed test.6 min read
06
Steering gear tests under SOLAS: what is required and how to pass
The SOLAS steering gear checks and timing tests, the hydraulic faults that fail them, and how to prepare.7 min read
Questions
Do you take small jobs?
We are set up for overhauls, load tests, re-hosing programmes and attendance on board or on site. We don't run hose vans, so for a single hose a local hose shop will be quicker.
Which emirates do you cover?
All seven. Our workshop is in Sharjah and our engineers attend vessels, yards, ports and plants from Ruwais to Fujairah, including the Fujairah and Khor Fakkan anchorages.
How fast can you quote?
Usually within one working day once we have photos, the nameplate and a short description. For breakdowns, send a WhatsApp with photos and we'll call back.
Are your tests accepted by class?
Our load tests and pressure tests are regularly witnessed by surveyors from DNV, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register and ABS. We issue test reports and certificates with the load cell or gauge calibration details.
Do you work on land-based equipment too?
Yes. About a fifth of our work is onshore: construction and piling plant, cranes, presses, test rigs and factory hydraulics.