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Vertech’s Monthly Lunch and Learn Initiative Kick Off With a Bang!

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  Our monthly learning initiative embraces various industrial topics to be discussed first-hand. This has enabled our staff to be engaged and updated with the ever-changing technology changes within our industry. As is so often the case, our technical staff are familiar with the products and services, yet our support staff who are key to our service delivery, only hear about the inspection services we offer without a full understanding of what we are offering. Our Lunch and Learns go a long way to ensure we all are educated on the services we offer to our clients. Kicking off our monthly Lunch and Learn for 2021 was a well-informed presentation on the advances of  Digital & Computed Radiography  within the  NDT  and inspection industry. Not only did our technical staff attend but more importantly our support staff embraced the opportunity to learn about a service they only hear about when they carry out project planning or when the invoicing is due. Rat...

Vertech Perform NDT Inspection on Perth Art Installation

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  While our  NDT  techs have performed countless inspections across many industries, on the 17th November, a team of Vertech’s  NDT  and rope access technicians headed off to a truly unique scope, inspecting an art installation in the centre of Perth city (pictures above). Located on Nash St in the Perth CBD, the structure is truly an amazing piece of art, but like anything subjected to harsh outdoor conditions, it needs to be regularly inspected for stress, cracks and corrosion. Our  NDT  technician utilized Eddy Current on the weld attachment points which overcame the need to remove the paint for the weld inspection. We then performed a visual inspection on the wire rope cables and associated fittings. What made this project special was that the entire inspection was carried out by one of our specialised access teams using rope access. Rope access overcame the need for expensive scaffolding and inspection time was considerably reduced without comprom...

TANK TESTING SERVICES - Vertech Group Australia

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Vertech understands that bulk storage tanks are assets of both strategic and operational importance for companies across a large range of industry sectors. Our specialised range of services assist our customers in maintaining their inspection, maintenance and repair schedules to ensure maximum availability while complying with Australian Standards and EPA requirements.    Our clients benefit from our team of experienced API 653 tank inspectors and engineers who can evaluate the inspection data, perform remnant life calculations, design weld repairs and prepare weld procedures. From our years of experience, we know that every tank is different and have their own unique factors to consider. There are many different variables that come into play when designing a repair procedure such as the specific gravity of the stored product, the age of the tank, the construction material that was used etc. and that's why we prepare our repair documents and procedures according to API-650 ...

IN-SERVICE INSPECTION (ISI)

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All engineered equipment has a finite life and deteriorates over time with use. Vertech provides comprehensive in-service inspection services across a range of industries to assist our clients manage their assets’ integrity. We actively reduce risk, reduce cost and ultimately keep people and the environment safe while meeting code, statutory and legislative requirements. Vertech is NATA certified and has a wealth of in-service inspection knowledge. Our subject matter experts (SMEs) are trained and experienced in applying Australian and New Zealand in-service standards such as AS3788, AS4343 and AS1210. Our team of SMEs are also qualified and experienced in American Petroleum Institute (API) codes such as API 510, API 570, API 579, API 653 and ASME codes ASME B31.3, ASME B16.5. Integrity Engineering Services Vertech can assist clients to manage their assets by applying best practice engineering principles to develop bespoke solutions. From high-level strategies through to detailed engi...

MARINE & CLASS INSPECTION COMPANY IN AUSTRALIA

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Vertech’s Marine Department is accredited by all major classification societies and we pride ourselves on our proven track record in the management and safe delivery of inspection services. Our team provides access, inspection, testing and robotic services to complete the statutory requirements to operate and maintain fixed and floating assets. Our large Australian-based project management team supports the delivery of capital projects, campaign based and/or call up/out delivery models. Through collaboration with our clients, group companies and classification societies, we are widely recognised as the leaders in bringing new technologies to the marine inspection industry. In addition to our packages listed below, we can tailor our services to best suit your specific requirements. Packages Fixed and Disconnectable Mooring Package Unmanned Moonpool and Turret Package Manned Tank and Hull Structures Package Unmanned Tank and Hull Structure Package Commercial Shipping and Support Vessel ...

Mini-ROV Inspection on One of The World’s Largest FPSOs

In December 2018 Vertech and  Geo Oceans  successfully completed a high profile asset deployed  Mini-ROV  inspection project which was extremely complex in nature. The project involved the inspection of both the internal and external of the FPSOs Riser Turret Mooring System. mini-rov inspection on one of world’s largest fpsos The project included effective management of a range of unique and challenging risk factors including performing all operations from within a zone rated and confined space area within the turret itself, and performing  ROV inspection  and NDT scopes both internal and external to the turret, including in extremely small spaces. mini-rov-inspection-in-progress The ROVs successfully performed extremely restricted access inspections which were previously deemed un-inspectable.  Geo Oceans  successfully performed HD visual inspections, high pressure water blasting, rotary brush cleaning, proximity and impact CP, A range of  N...

Vertech Welcome Group Development Manager, Craig Davies.

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The Vertech Group would like to welcome Craig Davies to the team as our new Group Development Manager. A resourceful and reliable manager, Craig comes to Vertech with a wealth of knowledge within the  Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) ,  inspection , intelligent pigging and industrial services industry. The Vertech team are excited to learn from Craig, who has experience working with several leading companies in the oil & gas for onshore/offshore, mining, defence, processing, power, fabrication and marine markets. In recent years, Craig has been working with a winning team that has delivered large contract awards and long-term in-service agreements. He has also been the key account manager for a number of these large contracts. Integrated experience with project management, commercial and business development will allow Craig to support the various specialised services via the new role of Group Development Manager. These services include  Vertech  who offer comprehen...