scope:

The purpose of these Guidance Notes is to provide information to the marine and offshore industries on:

i) The use of RITs in conjunction with class surveys

ii) Non-class-related remote inspections using RIVs

If RITs are used in conjunction with class-related activities, it is considered an alternative means of access to assist the attending Surveyor in performing an examination of hard-to-reach structures. The use of RITs should be considered in advance and incorporated into the survey planning phase. Acceptance of the inspection results is at the discretion of the attending Surveyor. The Surveyor may require additional inspections using other alternative or traditional inspection techniques depending on the conditions found and results of inspection.

For non-class-related inspections, recommendations are provided for the selection of a remote inspection Service Provider and on conducting inspection operations, as well as data handling to help provide for a safer, more effective, and efficient inspection.

These Guidance Notes are intended for pilot-operated RIT applications only. Local requirements and regulations for the use of RIVs should be checked and followed.

These Guidance Notes cover:

• Applications of Remote Inspection Technologies (Section 2)

• Guidance for Service Provider Selection (Section 3)

• Survey/Inspection Process (Section 4)