Now that we have met all the requirements of our current Owner Clients [using ISNetworld], the process of pre-qualification with future clients will be much more efficient and streamlined.
Colin ONeill, Managing Director
Company Profile
Ultrascan Non-Destructive Testing Ltd provides marine and industrial non-destructive testing internationally and has established a reputation for integrity and professional expertise. Founded in 1986, the company has since become a member of the British Institute of NDT Service Inspection Group, and an Associate Member of the Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed).
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a procedure which covers the inspection and/or testing of a material, component or assembly by means which do not affect its ultimate serviceability. Testing of new and in-service components improves safety and avoids unplanned plant shutdowns.
The main methods of NDT carried out by Ultrascan include:
- Ultrasonic Flaw Detection
- Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL)
- Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
- Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging
- Vacuum Box Testing
- Liquid Penetrant Inspection
- Visual Inspection
- Hardness Testing
- Positive Material Identification
The majority of Ultrascan NDT Ltd’s services are carried out in the marine, petrochemical, process, transport and manufacturing industries; testing is primarily done on:
- Pressure Vessels
- Pipelines
- Welded or Riveted Structures
- Locomotives
- Shafts
- Presses
- Boilers
- Bridges
- Storage Tank Inspections to EEMUA or API 653
Safety Training & Program Development
Ultrascan Non-Destructive Testing Ltd is committed to ensuring the safety and health of their employees and others in the workplace.
All operators are trained and hold certificates in:
- CCNSG Site Safety Training,
- Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
- Confined Space Entry
Ultrascan Non-Destructive Testing Ltd is approved for NDT of hull structures by:
- Lloyd's Register
- Bureau Veritas
- Germanischer Lloyd
- RINA
- ABS
- Det Norske Veritas
Ultrascan Non-Destructive Testing Ltd is also committed to complying with all relevant environmental legislation. They strive towards minimizing the impact of their activities on the environment by ensuring their operations are as efficient as possible. Ultrascan also makes it a priority to select and use equipment and vehicles that minimise power consumption, and it is a company practice to encourage recycling.
Ultrascan Non-Destructive Testing Ltd’s Use of ISNetworld
Ultrascan NDT Ltd has only been a member of ISNetworld since late 2010, but in that time, the structured nature of the self assessment and review processes has enabled them to update their Health & Safety procedures. The ISN reviews have given Ultrascan NDT Ltd the confidence that their policies are in compliance with current regulations and meet the requirements of Owner Clients.
The ISN staff is always on hand to assist with any problems via telephone and email, and there are regular local Users Group Meetings where additional assistance can be obtained. Furthermore, timely reminders from ISNetworld ensure that insurance remains current and meets the requirements of the Owner Client.
Managing director Colin O’Neill notes, “While the number of ISNetworld Owner Clients in our area of the UK is small at the moment, we are confident this will grow and we can also be assured that our systems will meet the standards of those clients not presently within the ISNetworld framework.”
Having met the requirements of current Owner Clients, Ultrascan NDT Ltd looks forward to a more efficient and streamlined pre-qualification process with future clients; they anticipate further benefits from ISNetworld over the coming months and years.