Rupert Smith

B.Eng(Hons)   MRINA   MABSE

Yacht & Powercraft Surveys

STEEL

Steel and aluminium hulls are inspected using ultra-sonic thickness testing, as well as visual and, where appropriate, hammer sounding.

A number of ultra-sonic readings are taken around the hull at regular intervals, and the results presented in a table describing the location and thickness of the metal found. Suspect areas are also measured and reported on. As with other hull materials, the internal structure and stiffening is also inspected wherever access can be gained.

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