Definition(s)
Certified Verification Agent
An independent third-party who verifies that applicable technical specifications and drawings are adhered to during the rope design, manufacturing process, and deployment.
- NOTE: The CVA acts on behalf of, and is certified by, the owner and/or pertinent regulatory agency.
Source: API RP 2SM Design, Manufacture, Installation, and Maintenance of Synthetic Fiber Ropes for Offshore Mooring, Second Edition, July 2014. Global Standards
Source: API RP 2SM, Design, Manufacture, Installation, and Maintenance of Synthetic Fiber Ropes for Offshore Mooring, First Edition, July 2014. Global Standards