Abbas Samadzade

Safety-driven and highly skilled Offshore Lifting & Inspection Specialist and Certified Performing Authority with 8+ years of robust experience in high-risk marine and offshore oil & gas environments. Recognized expertise in lifting equipment compliance, Cargo Carrying Units (CCUs) certification, and implementing stringent risk controls using international standards (API, LOLER, DNV). Proven track record of managing Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, executing Risk-Based Inspections (RBI), and maintaining a zero-incident safety record.

Equipped with advanced technical training in well systems (IWCF Level 1), industrial instrumentation (P&ID), and corrosion management.

Offshore Lifting & CCU Inspector / Performing Authority at Offshore & Marine Projects (2018-02 – Present)

• Performed inspection, testing, and certification of offshore lifting equipment in compliance with LOLER and international offshore standards
• Conducted proof load testing of manbaskets, lifting frames, spreader beams, Frog & S units, and other lifting appliances
• Inspected offshore cranes, pedestal cranes, mobile cranes, forklifts, and lifting accessories
• Supported offshore lifting operations and lifting plan execution under live operational conditions
• Worked as Performing Authority for offshore lifting activities, ensuring safe execution of operations and permit compliance
• Performed CCU inspection and certification for offshore containers and cargo carrying units
• Conducted wire rope inspections, wire rope replacement activities, and spooling operations on offshore vessels and installations
• Participated in vessel wire rope replacement projects and worked with offshore winch systems and marine lifting equipment
• Familiar with offshore winches, tensioning systems, and marine lifting operations used onboard vessels and offshore installations
• Participated in lifting gear maintenance, defect reporting, and corrective action processes
• Maintained compliance with offshore safety procedures, toolbox talks, and operational risk controls
• Worked onboard offshore vessels, marine installations, and offshore drilling environments
• Achieved strong safety performance with zero incident record