Our ABS Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Certification confirms that Trussco is qualified to perform non-destructive inspections – such as ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, and dye penetrant testing – on marine and offshore assets without causing damage. ABS-certified NDE ensures the early detection of defects like cracks, corrosion, or weld flaws in hulls, piping, and structural components. For clients, this means inspection results that are trusted by ABS for classification surveys, supporting vessel safety, regulatory compliance, and continued operation of ships, rigs, platforms, and FPSOs.

ABS Hull Gauging certification authorizes Trussco to conduct ultrasonic thickness measurements of hull plating and structural members to assess material wastage due to corrosion or wear. These measurements are critical for determining structural integrity and planning repairs before failures occur. With this certification, Trussco can provide hull condition data relied upon by ABS surveyors for class and statutory decisions, helping shipowners and offshore operators maintain compliance, manage maintenance costs, and avoid unplanned downtime.

The Enhanced Survey Program (ESP) Hull Gauging certification is a specialized approval required for intensified inspections of higher-risk vessels such as tankers and bulk carriers. ESP focuses on critical areas prone to corrosion, including cargo holds, ballast tanks, and double bottoms, using more rigorous inspection criteria. Trussco’s ESP certification allows us to support mandatory IMO and ABS enhanced surveys, ensuring vessels remain classed, compliant, and safe to operate. This certification is particularly valuable for fleet operators, as ESP compliance is essential for continued trading and insurance validity

Supports consistent quality management practices and continuous improvement across our operations.

Industry-recognized rope access training and qualifications support safe access and specialized work in challenging locations.

Trussco is now certified by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) as an approved service supplier for Non-Destructive Examination (NDE), Hull Gauging, and Enhanced Survey Program (ESP) Hull Gauging. These certifications confirm that Trussco meets internationally recognized standards for inspecting marine and offshore structures, allowing our inspection data to be accepted directly by ABS surveyors for classification and statutory compliance. In practical terms, this enables Trussco to support ABS-classed vessels and offshore units by providing reliable inspections that help maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and asset integrity while minimizing operational risk and downtime for owners and operators.