Definition(s)
Inspection
The external, internal, or on-stream evaluation (or any combination of the three) of the condition of a vessel conducted by the authorized inspector or his/her designee in accordance with this code.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards
Inspection
The external, internal, or on-stream evaluation (or any combination of the three) of piping condition conducted by the authorized inspector or his/her designee.
- NOTE: NDE may be conducted by examiners at the discretion of the responsible authorized piping inspector and become part of the inspection process, but the responsible authorized piping inspector shall review and approve the results.
Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards
Inspection
The external, internal, or on-stream evaluation (or any combination of the three) of a pressure vessel’s condition.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standard
Inspection
The visit to the platform and the associated survey activities for purposes of collecting data required in evaluating its structural integrity for continued operation.
Source: API RP 2SIM, Structural Integrity Management of Fixed Offshore Structures, First Edition, November 2014. Global Standards
Inspection
Process of examining OCTG for possible defects or for deviation from established standards.
Source: API RP 5A5, Field Inspection of New Casing, Tubing, and Plain-end Drill Pipe, Reaffirmed August 2010. Global Standards
Inspection
Process of measuring, examining, testing, gauging or otherwise comparing the product with the applicable requirements.
Source: API RP 7G-2, Recommended Practice for Inspection and Classification of Used Drill Stem Elements, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standard
Inspection
Comparison of equipment conformity to predetermined standards, followed by a determination of action required.
Source: API RP 8B, Recommended Practice for Procedures for Inspections, Maintenance, Repair and Remanufacture of Hoisting Equipment, Seventh Edition, March 2002 (Reaffirmed: August 2012). Global Standards
Inspection
Process of measuring, examining, testing, gauging or otherwise comparing a unit of product with the applicable requirements.
Source: API SPEC 5CT, Specification for Casing and Tubing, Upstream Segment, Ninth Edition, July 2011 (Errata September 2012). Global Standards
Inspection
Process of measuring, examining, testing, gauging or otherwise comparing the product with the applicable requirements.
Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
Inspection
Action comprising careful scrutiny of an item carried out either without dismantling, or with the addition of partial dismantling as required, supplemented by means such as measurement, in order to arrive at a reliable conclusion as to the condition of an item.
Source: IEC 61892-7, Mobile and fixed offshore units – Electrical installations – Part 7: Hazardous areas. Global Standards
Source: IEC 60079-17:2013, Explosive atmospheres – Part 17: Electrical installations inspection and maintenance, Edition 5.0, November 2013. Global Standards
Inspection
A visit on board a ship to check both the validity of the relevant certificates and other documents, and the overall condition of the ship, its equipment and its crew.
Source: IMO resolution A.1052(27), Procedures for Port State Control, 2011, 201 December 2011, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Inspection
Inspection means an inspection conducted under Part 4 of this Schedule. For this purpose, an inspection may include an investigation or inquiry, but need not include a physical inspection of any facility, premises or other thing.
Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. Legislation
Inspection
Activities such as measuring, examination, testing, gauging one or more characteristics of an object or service and comparing the results with specified requirements to determine conformity.
Source: Offshore Standard DNV-OS-C101, Design of Offshore Steel Structures, General (LRFD Method, Det Norske Veritas, April 2011. Global Standards
Inspection
The process of measuring, examining, testing, gauging or otherwise comparing the item with the approved drawings and the fabrication yard’s written standards, including those which have been agreed by LR for the purposes of classification of the specific type of unit concerned.
Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 4, Steel Unit Structures, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards
Inspection
visual control of lifting equipment for defects and check of operating controls, limit switches and indicators
Source: Rules for Classification and Construction, IV Industrial Services, 6 Offshore Technology, 9 Guideline for Personnel Transfers by Means of Lifting Appliances, Edition 2011, Germanischer Lloyd SE, Global Standards