MOL announced that it participated in a demonstration test of ship class survey using aerial drones to inspect a MOL-operated coal carrier in service, along with ClassNK, Hitachi Systems, Ltd., and Mitsui Co., Ltd.
These guidelines incorporate the applicable range and procedures for use of drones in class surveys, the technical considerations for safe operation and the requirements for drone service suppliers.
RIMS have received a certificate as a ‘Recognized External Specialist’ from ABS and RINA, for the use of Remote Inspection Techniques (drones) during surveys of enclosed spaces.
Cyberhawk Innovations, has been certified as an External Specialist by the ABS in providing inspections for internal tanks using UAVs.
The potential for drones to be used for inspections is not new but to date trials have not focused on specific survey requirements for ship structures in enclosed spaces
DNV GL surveyors have carried out the classification society’s first offshore drone survey on the semisubmersible vessel Safe Scandinavia in the North Sea.