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Thermographic Inspection
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Infrared Electrical Inspection Services OCS provides the service for Infrared Electrical Inspection which can detect system overloads, loose defective components and damaged switchgear extremely efficiently through locating overheating components, and other potentially dangerous problems and defects quickly. These issues can cause operational downtime, safety hazards, and damage to critical systems. Commonly overlooked and found defects [...]
Read More...NDT Inspections – Phase Array Inspections
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Phased Array Ultrasonics were developed and largely used primarily in the medical field through the 70’s and 80’s, and refined for industrial uses in the 90’s. Industrial applications presented a greater challenge because of the vast differences in acoustic properties of materials used, along with variations of thicknesses and vastly differing geometries in the industrial [...]
Read More...NDT Inspections – Non Destructive Testing
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All our NDT inspection personnel are highly qualified and are trained to internationally recognised standards, with either ASNT or PCN accreditation. We are proficient in specialized inspection methods, such as Close Visual Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Eddy Current Inspection and Ultrasonic Wall Thickness Measurement. NDT Range of Work Scope Hull Integrity and [...]
Read More...BOP and Subsea Inspections
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OCS provides their clients with a detailed review of the operability and overall condition of an extensive range of BOP and associated control systems ensuring they are maintained, inspected, certified and tested to the required level of protection throughout its operational life referencing all relevant national and international rules and regulations, codes of practice and [...]
Read More...Derrick Inspections
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Cat III / Cat IV Inspections OCS Engineers are extremely experienced in providing structural API RP 4G Category III or Category IV inspections as required. Our inspectors have had global experience in inspecting and designing drilling structures. The CAT inspections depending on location are typically conducted in two phases. An initial inspection where the corrective [...]
Read More...Hazardous Area Management
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OCS is the global leader in the supply of management services for Hazardous Area Equipment and management. There are few companies that can supply full support for your inspections and maintenance as OCS with the full suite of services listed below; Hazardous Area Inspections Maintenance and Remedial Work Develop Specific Strategies and Plans Supply and [...]
Read More...Rig Inspections – Rig Selection
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OCS Group offers an asset validation or selection service called Pre-tender rig inspections. This service eliminates the time required to validate tendered rigs for the adequacy of one off and extended drilling campaigns. This is a service for the operating company required by the drilling contractors if the contractor wants to be considered for the [...]
Read More...Rig Inspections – Condition and Acceptance
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Rig condition & acceptance surveys are defined as comprehensive assessments by way of a detailed evaluation of equipment and systems. This inspection will cover an in-depth survey of the state of maintenance of the rig. It includes an inspection of all safety critical elements of the installation and all equipment that could be anticipated to [...]
Read More...Competency Auditing and Training
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Operations in hazardous zones incur an increased level of associated risk. Due to this increased risk it is imperative that you have a competent workforce following appropriate procedures. This includes operational leadership that makes critical decisions and directs the work of others. The industry definition of competent is having the ability to consistently and repeatedly [...]
Read More...Rig Inspections – Pre Drill
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3rd party rig inspections or Pre-drill/hire inspections are conducted prior to hiring a rig to ensure it meets the following requirements: It is in an acceptable operational condition It meets a client’s required specifications It is suitable to start drilling operations This helps to minimize downtime and ensures the safety systems are operational. Drilling contractors [...]
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