Offshore staff
DOHA, Qatar – ABS and Nakilat - Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd. (N-KOM) have launched a joint development project to examine how remote survey techniques can be applied to surveys and inspections in the shipyard.
Remote inspection technologies will be applied to six class surveys for this trial. The companies will test how the technologies can then be used to verify the required survey or inspection by ABS surveyors to optimize scheduling and minimize downtime for both the shipyard, vessels, and the classification society.
The JDP will examine how remote techniques can be carried out on rudder clearance inspection; stern tube weardown inspection; rudder plug opening inspection; boiler safety valve testing; fit-up inspections prior to welding; and final weld visual inspection of non-critical items.
N-KOM CEO Damir Glavan said: “As one of the leading shipyards in the Middle East, N-KOM is committed to providing value-added services and solutions to our customers. In this spirit, we have worked closely with ABS to develop the remote inspection technique which would enhance our operational efficiency during the vessel repair and maintenance process. This will enable us to meet class inspections requirements and fulfill our delivery commitment to clients while upholding our commitment to provide safe, time-saving, and quality services.”
Patrick Ryan, ABS senior vice president, Global Engineering and Technology, said: “We are taking our leadership in remote survey of operational vessels and applying that experience and insight to the shipyard. Together with our partners, we are committed to advancing safety and efficiency to augment surveys after construction with the application of the latest digital techniques. The potential of these technologies is significant and while we will begin with these initial six survey items, over time, as the approach is proven, we can potentially expand the scope.”
02/01/2022
