Regular examinations by qualified inspectors are essential to:

• Maximise safety and integrity

• Ensure the reliability of safety critical equipment

• Optimise maintenance intervals to improve efficiency and reduce costs

• Provide evidence of compliance to internationally recognised standards

Inspection | Testing | Rope AccessEnsure compliance and optimise integrity of safety critical equipment with a wide range of traditional and advanced examination and testing techniques carried out by our specialist and experienced technicians.

SERVICE CAPABILITY

With over 40 years’ experience working offshore in the safety critical area of lifting operations our inspectors are specialists with the knowledge and experience to get it right.

Ensure compliance and optimise integrity

SummaryWe make it quick and easy for you to access all current and historical reports and certificates through our online client portal ICE (Inspection, Certification and Examination).

It’s currently being enhanced as we make advancements in our inspection procedures to make the end-to-end process faster and more standardised for our customers.

Our strategically placed teams of multi-skilled inspectors have capabilities that span the spectrum of inspection and ancillary services from routine one-man jobs to full scale special periodic structural inspections. Typical services we deliver include:

• In-service inspection programmes (SPS)

• Life enhancement programmes

• API 4G derrick inspections

• HP / LP pipework assessments

• Rotary and handling tool inspections

• Top drive load path surveys

• Subsea equipment inspections

• Wire rope (E-Mag) inspections

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Conventional and advanced NDT techniques we use include:

• Close visual inspection (CVI)

• Magnetic particle inspection (MPI)

• Liquid penetrant inspection (LPI)

• Ultrasonic inspection (UT, PA, ToFD)

• Eddy current inspection (ET)

• Alternating current field measurement (ACFM)

Phased array inspection is an advanced technique that uses ultrasonic rays. It is relatively non-intrusive and usually requires minimal dismantling for access. It is an ideal method when you need a fast technique that minimised down-time.

All NDT surveys can be carried out via rope access which is a cost-effective alternative to stripping down a full piece of equipment or erecting scaffolding.

Phased array inspection (above and right)

Unmanned aerial vehicle inspection (UAV)

Lifting equipment examinations As an industry leader in the field of lifting equipment we provide our clients with thorough lifting gear examinations and management. We go further than basic examinations as it is crucial our customers have confidence in the integrity of their safety critical lifting equipment.

Both LOLER and PUWER regulations are ingrained in everything we do and we ensure we work to SI2307, SI2306 and SI2184.

Our lifting equipment inspections scope of supply includes:

• Thorough examinations

• Advice on how you can improve the use of your lifting equipment

• A streamlined method to manage certification packages

• Assistance with training of client personnel

• Audits and audit processes

• Written scheme of examination

In areas where the use of rope access or scaffolding is not an option, UAV drone inspections can massively reduce costs and timescales on a project.

3D laser scan on location

Underwater inspectionThe services that can be provided by CSWIP 3.4U qualified underwater inspection controllers include:

• Pre project engineering

• Generic and specific procedural creation

• QA/QC of inspection scopes

• Data processing

• Inspection planning & briefing

• Post project final report delivery

Where required many of our 3.4U underwater inspection controllers have the below topside interpretation qualifications:

• Visual inspection – General visual inspection (GVI) & close visual inspection (CVI)

• Ultrasonic inspection (UT)

• Eddy current inspection (ET)

• Alternating current field measurement (ACFM)

• Flooded member detection (FMD)

• Cathodic protection readings (CP)

• Magnetic particle inspection QA/QC (MPI)

Many of the services can be deployed by diver or ROV with our topside interpreters carrying out the specific technical requirements for the inspection technique(s).

Temporary access platform - tensioned netting

Subsea inspection

Rope accessMany of our team of multi-skilled inspectors are IRATA rope access qualified which gives us the ability to inspect, maintain and survey inaccessible equipment quickly and efficiently to minimise downtime, ultimately reducing costs.

Rope access services we can provide include:

• Inspection (LOLER, DROPS, NDT)

• Electrical (ATEX approved)

• Rigging (NVQ & OPITO)

• Temporary access platforms

• Design (3D laser surveys)

DropsAn effective Dropped Objects Prevention Scheme (DROPS) plays an important role in supporting the safety practices of any asset.

Sparrows are long-standing members of DROPS and carry out a range of dropped object surveys, delivered through our online client portal.

We can perform stand alone DROPS surveys or as an addition to any other work scope already taking place.

To find out more contact one of our experts:

Cameron Gow - Inspection ManagerE cameron.gow@sparrowsgroup.comT +44 (0)1224 227769

Kevin Mottram - Team Leader - InspectionE kevin.mottram@sparrowsgroup.com T +44 (0)1224 227639

www.sparrowsgroup.com

Our services include but are not limited to:• LOLER and PUWER surveys • Load testing• Lifting equipment written schemes • Crane structural inspections• Container inspection• Special periodic surveys and intermediates surveys • Pipework surveys – L/P and H/P• Drilling tool inspection• DS1 & NS2 inspection• Hoisting and handling tool inspections • Derrick surveys - API spec 4G• Top drive load path survey• Drops inspections• Industrial rope access• General rope access repairs • Rope access draughtsmen• Rope access riggers• Rope access electricians • Rope access painting• Air receiver vessel inspection• Accumulator bottle inspection• Tank and pit inspection• Remote visual inspection

• Corrosion mapping • Tensioned netting • Containment netting • Temporary access platforms• Caisson inspection• Deluge system maintenance and inspection

Utilising the following techniques:• Visual inspection (VI)• Magnetic particle inspection (MPI)• Liquid penetrant inspection (LP)• Ultrasonic inspection (UT)• Eddy current inspection (EC)• Phased array inspection (PAUT)• Time of flight diffraction (ToFD)• Alternating current field measurement (ACFM)• Wire rope NDT (E-Mag)• Hardness testing• Unmanned aerial vehicle inspection (UAV)• Flooded member detection (FMD)• Cathodic protection readings• Positive material identification – (PMI)• 3D scanning / modelling

Abbeville, Broussard, Houma & Slidell, USA

Mexico

Macae, Brazil

Perth, Australia

China

Kazakhstan

Aberdeen, UK

Netherlands

Gabon

Malongo & Luanda,Angola

Lagos, Nigeria Cameroon

Congo

Qatar

Abu Dhabi & Dubai, UAE

Mumbai, India

Jakarta,Indonesia

MalaysiaSingapore

Saudi Arabia

St John’s, Canada

Trinidad &Tobago

Houston, USA

Great Yarmouth& Norwich, UK

Batam,Indonesia

Memberships and accreditationsSparrows Group is a DNV GL and ABS approved service provider for conventional NDT including DNV-GL 402A & 402B.