LAUNCHING AND RECOVERY SYSTEM (LARS) INSPECTION IN QATAR
We are an offshore third-party inspection company that provides certifications for ROV subsea equipment, diving systems, and other nautical equipment using the Launch and Recovery System (LARS). Maintaining offshore integrity and safety as well as ensuring a safe working environment for personnel and machinery require routine LARS inspections and certifications. Third-party work equipment inspection helps prevent mechanical failure and its potential consequences. The third-party inspection and certification procedure for LARS includes nondestructive testing, load testing, and system verification. Applicable NDT testing methods include magnetic particle inspection and ultrasonic testing services. For the Launch and Recovery System (LARS) proof load testing and certification, calibrated water bags and lifting equipment of sufficient height are necessary. The LARS inspection standards, codes, and ship classification regulations are,
- DNV-ST-0378: Lifting appliance and offshore platform load testing and certification, which specifies design load factors for fabrication, installation, inspection, and maintenance in addition to proof load testing and NDT inspection.
- DNV-ST-N001: Guidelines and protocols for offshore jackets and LARS lifting operations at platforms in difficult marine environments.
- DNVGL-ST-E273-2.7.3: This code describes the testing and inspection requirements for portable LARS units and offshore handling equipment.
- The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) concentrated on the design, installation, commissioning, inspection, and load testing of LARS for ROVs.
- ISO 19901-6 Marine operations: This covers the use of heavy lifting to check structures offshore.
- LARS Inspection and Testing during Crane Load Testing, Part 1 of EN 13852-1 Crane inspection, including offshore cranes.
LARS LOAD TESTING IN QATAR
When doing the LARS load testing inspection and NDT certification, EIWAA Marine Services complies with the ABS, BV, Lloyd’s Register, DNV NK, and RINA marine classification norms. Water weights can be used as a portable solution for solid test weights in certification and inspection procedures. The static, dynamic, and functional load testing categories of LARS incorporate various proof load testing requirements related to the SWL capacity. To meet the LARS pre-inspection criteria, our maritime lifting engineers check hydraulic systems, control panels, limit switches, and emergency stops.