RIT – remote inspections

RIT – remote inspections

Remote methods for close-up inspection applied in areas where direct access without involvement of additional / auxiliary means to the test object is seriously hampered, impossible or unsafe. Such means as construction of scaffolding, application of various types of cranes and lifts or direct dismantling of the test object. All aforementioned methods have a high resource intensity both in terms of time required for disassembly and considering its financial aspect. Remote inspection method enables to assess the condition of the object in the shortest reasonable time and requires much lower financial expenditures from the client. Our company performs remote inspections applying the following methods.

Rafting inspections

Close-up inspection of high and hard access structures of cargo and ballast tanks by the way of partially filling them with seawater and launching an inflatable boat (raft).

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) or video surveillance

Precise photo and video surveillance of a test object with a following reporting and transfer of the footage directly to the customer or to the classification society’s representative. Applicable both independently (inspection of ballast tank coating condition) and in combination with a various NDT methods.

Industrial Climber Inspections of Hard-to-Reach Structures (IRATA)

Involvement of rope access technicians is often the only way to inspect hard-to-reach objects. Our specialists conduct inspection in accordance with a customer and / or representative of the classification society requirements, provide the footage (live video broadcast can be arranged if deemed necessary), perform thickness measurements or NDT inspection, prepare all necessary documentation at the end of the inspection. All works are done by highly qualified personnel trained in accordance with IRATA requirements and strictly following the safety rules.

UAV inspections

Application of unmanned aerial vehicles is an effective, fast and safe way for photo and video inspections of hard accessible objects. Instead of a time-consuming visual inspection associated with a hampered access, it is enough to make a fly over according to a given route and make a series of detailed photos and videos, which are then available for analysis in a calm atmosphere. The data obtained facilitates decision-making regarding the need for repair or a more detailed examination of the structure inspected.