NI422 Type approval of non-destructive testing equipment dedicated to underwater inspection of offshore structures

This Guidance Note describes how manufacturers of non destructive testing (NDT) tools for underwater inspection of metallic structure and units can achieve types approval of their products and in which conditions such products will be assessed by Bureau Veritas.

Reference	Title	Date
NI422 R00	Type approval of non-destructive testing equipment dedicated to underwater inspection of offshore structures	Feb 1998

check related documents:

NR266 Requirements for survey of materials and equipment for the classification of ships and offshore units
NR320 Certification scheme of materials and equipment for the classification of marine units

Check other Bureau Veritas rules and guidelines.

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