RIMS (Robotics In Maintenance Strategies) has added class approval from ClassNK to their portfolio of class approvals for the use of Remote Inspection Techniques (drones) during surveys of enclosed spaces.
Over the past twelve months, RIMS had already secured class approvals from Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s Register, ABS, RINA and KRS. The certification opens the option of drone use to more shipowners and managers for inspections.
Remote Live On-screen Object Inspection
The use of drones during surveys enables remote live on-screen object inspection, which can result in the elimination of the use of costly access equipment such as scaffolding and cherry pickers. The technology used in this way in turn then offers additional substantial benefits to shipowners and managers such as: reduction in the time to carry out a survey, minimising of risk, and cost savings.
RIMS will continue its efforts into obtaining further class approvals.
Picture by RIMS.
