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A management system is the framework of processes and procedures used to ensure that an organization can fulfill all tasks required to achieve its objectives.

It prescribes systematic control of activities to ensure that the needs and expectations of customers are met. It is designed and intended to apply to virtually any process for Product Service, Environment or Health and Safety anywhere in the world.

CERTIFICATION SERVICESVQMI is an independent Certification Body under the VELOSI Group for providing system certification services. VQMI is accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council RvA (Raad Voor Accreditatie) Holland, in accordance with ISO 17021 and international guidelines for certification body accreditation. RvA’s accreditation of VQMI signifies its confidence in the system and that it complies with international accreditation requirements.

VQMI’s audit process includes review of the manuals and procedures and on-site audits of the applicant organization to ensure that it is complying with the requirements of the relevant system standards. The above process is completed in two stages as per the requirements of ISO 17021.

After a successful audit, a Certificate of Compliance is issued and a register of Certified Companies is maintained which can be accessed on the VELOSI website. Surveillance audits (usually once a year) are also conducted by VQMI to ensure that the system is effective on a continual basis.

VQMI uses experienced approved auditors in relevant industry sectors thus ensuring that the audit process brings meaningful results and improvements to the business process.

VQMI has a track record for excellent customer satisfaction for its Certification services.

Management System Certification

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - ISO 9001:2008A Quality Management System (QMS) integrates the various internal processes within the organization with the goal of providing a process approach. A process-based QMS enables organizations to identify, measure, control and improve the various core business processes that will ultimately lead to improved business performance and exceed customer expectations.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - ISO 14001:2004 An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a management tool for evaluating the activities of an organization, identifying the environmental impacts associated with those activities and managing resources to reduce those impacts. EMS can help an organization comply and maintain its compliance with environmental requirements.

OHSAS OCCUPATION HEALTH AND SAFETY SYSTEMS – OHSAS 18001:2007OHSAS 18001:2007 is a management system standard that responds to health and safety management in managing risks to reduce accidents and comply with regulations.

FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – ISO 22000:2005The ISO 22000 international standard specifies the requirements for a food safety management system that involves prerequisite programs and HACCP principles for managing Food Safety risks.

INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSThe aim of Integrated Management is to create a single management system which incorporates two or more management system standards (for example ISO 9001 and ISO 14001). Combined assessment by qualified auditors in more than one management system ensures that the time and costs for audits are significantly reduced and thereby passing on the benefits to the client .

INFORMATION AND GUIDANCEThe VELOSI Group has experienced personnel who are experts in their respective industry sectors. They provide consultancy in establishing, documenting and implementing management systems. Their practical experience is invaluable in understanding the practical problems in documentation and implementation because they are able to advise individual organizations on a case by case basis.

The audits are however conducted by independent auditors of VQMI therefore ensuring impartiality in the Certification process.

TRAININGWe provide training courses using competent professionals. Trainings are provided both in-house for organizations and open programs for individuals. The courses include:

Certified Training:IRCA (International Register of Certified Auditors) approved Lead Auditor training for Management Systems for QMS, EMS, OHSAS, and FSMS.

Management System Training:Management system related training like internal auditor training, transition training, documentation training, customer complaint handling training, food safety awareness and basic food hygiene training.

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Fitness-for-service evaluations are performed on pressure equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, storage tanks, piping etc.) for a wide variety of flaws. Below are some common flaws requiring FFS evaluations:

• Generalized Corrosion• Localized Corrosion / Corrosion under insulation• Pitting Corrosion• Blisters and Laminations• Bulging• Dents• Cracks• Fire Damage

VELOSI’s FFS Methodology:VELOSI performs fitness-for-service evaluations on pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, storage tanks, piping and other specialized equipment to ensure the structural integrity of equipment for the intended design parameters which are usually level-1, 2 & 3. This evaluation is based on API-579-1 /ASME FFS-1,JUNE 5,2007 (fitness for service) and other applicable codes, standards and specifications.

Fitness For Services (FFS)For Onshore & Offshore Installations

Our assessment of fixed equipment can improve your plant’s reliability, saving time and money.

Concept for Remnant life AssessmentCondition Assessment/FFS


A full range of the FFS experienceVELOSI has evaluated all types of damage that can occur in the refining and petrochemical industries on a wide variety of pressure vessels, process piping, transmission pipelines, storage tanks, heat exchangers, heaters (casing, tubes and stacks), and mechanical components of specialized equipment. Our experience includes the assessment of the following damage mechanisms:

• Brittle fracture, including tank hydrotest exemption• General and locally corroded areas, including pitting• Laminations and blisters, HIC and SOHIC damage• Bulges and out-of-roundness• Crack-like flaws, including stress corrosion and fatigue crack growth• Dents, gouges and dent-gouge combinations• Evaluation of hot spots• Heater tube remaining life• Evaluation of high temperature equipment for creep and creep-fatigue

damage• Fire damage• High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA)• Thermal and mechanical fatigue• Fatigue evaluation of welded joints• Ring joint flange cracking• Tank shell and edge settlement• Local PWHT of weld repairs• Modeling of weld residual stresses and incorporation into crack-like

flaw assessments• Wind-induced vibration of towers, stacks and pipelines• Mechanical vibration• Blast loading and other dynamic effects• Hot tap thermal analysis

Why owners choose VELOSI for FFS• Recognized Leader• Technical Excellence• Sophisticated Servicing• Practical Experience• Focus on your profitability

Pressure Vessel Saddle ZICK Analysis

Nozzle FE Analysis against Load


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Health, Safety and Environmental Impact Assessment (HSEIA) is a systematic process of identifying HSE impacts of existing, new or substantially altered projects, and establishing mitigation requirements.

We have the knowledge and practical experience to help you benchmark your current HSE activities. We can train your workforce, support implementation and help you to reduce HSECES problems. VELOSI will assist you in quantifying the direct business from a successfully implemented HSE strategy.

HSE: Capturing the OpportunityWe start by benchmarking your current activities and highlighting your potential exposure and significant HSE risk. We then look at the big picture, to see what changes can be made in the way you work and quantifying the positive impacts it will have on your business. The Threat Controls (Barriers), Recovery Preparedness Measures and associated Escalation controls forms the HSE Critical Systems.

The HSE Impact Assessment is to demonstrate that the following have been achieved:• Prevention plan for Major Accidents and the HSE Management System

is inline and put into effect• Safety & health hazards and environmental impacts are identified,

recorded & assessed Environmental impacts and risks are managed• Suitable measures have been identified and the critical equipment,

systems and activities are in place• On-site and off-site emergency plan is prepared ALARP for the

hazards from the project activities is in place• To safeguard life, property, environment & business

Health, Safety and Environmental Impact Assessment (HSEIA)For Onshore & Offshore Installations


Health, Safety and Environmental Critical Equipment Systems (HSECES) are those Equipment and Systems at RRD whose failure could cause or contribute to an accident with severe or catastrophic consequences or whose purpose it is to prevent or limit the effect of such an accident.

We have the knowledge and practical experience to help you benchmark your current HSE activities. We can train your workforce, support implementation and help you to reduce HSECES problems. VELOSI will assist you in quantifying the direct business from a successfully implemented HSE strategy.

HSE: Capturing the OpportunityWe start by benchmarking your current activities and highlighting your potential exposure and significant HSE risk. We then look at the big picture, to see what changes can be made in the way you work and quantifying the positive impacts it will have on your business. The Threat Controls (Barriers), Recovery Preparedness Measures and associated Escalation controls forms the HSE Critical Systems.

VELOSI MethodologyVELOSI’s systematic approach to identify HSE critical equipment and systems involves:

• Identifying hazards and effects• Assessing their significance• Providing Control for threats• Providing Recovery preparedness in the event that control is lost

Objectives of HSE Critical Equipments Systems Identification & Management• Performance standards are prepared for all identified HSECES• Provide qualitative and quantitative performance requirements to the

item, equipment or computer program• Protect people and the environment from a major hazard involving fire,

explosion and the release of toxic gases and fumes• Ensure effective escape from affected areas of the site, evacuation of

the site or transference of people to a place of safety

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Engineering And Consultancy ServicesAs part of our holistic approach to asset integrity the VELOSI Group has a specialized division with specific expertise in the upstream oil and gas industry including FPSO’s, FSO’s, FSU’s, MOPU’s, Semi-subs, Jack Up’s, TLP’s, Spar’s and Pipe-Lay barges and alike.

Services Our Engineering services provide customized high-quality, professionally-managed, cost-effective Design and Engineering solutions to clients worldwide. We have a strong design engineering team with extensive experience in the oil & gas and offshore industry.

The broad range of services offered by this division includes:

• Consultancy during Invitation to Bid (ITB) preparation, tendering and bidding

• Preparation of Owners / Yard specifications.• Development of Conceptual / Basic / Front End Engineering and

Design (FEED) / Detailed Engineering Design & Analyses• Repair / Modification Design & Analyses• Engineering Drawings / Analyses Reports including Finite element and

Fatigue• CAD 2D & 3D Design & Drafting• Project development• Project feasibility studies (New-Build /Conversion / Modification)• Vessel suitability, survey and selection• Cost estimating and budgeting• Planning project schedule to specific needs• Preparation of technical specifications and those for the building yard• Concept and Basic Design tailored to suit Client• Conceptual planning and design• Systems engineering• Instrumentation and control engineering• Hydrodynamics and Limit State Analysis• Structural evaluation• Production system conceptualization and basic design• Engineering Drawings / Analysis Reports for Client and Classification

Society,• Statutory authority’s approval and verifications• Isometrics, spool piece and shop fabrication drawings• Production of ‘As-Built’ documents.• Load Out, Transportation & Installation Analyses• Project Development & Management execution

Marine & Offshore Engineering

Type Of ProjectsThe services can be deployed across the upstream oil, gas and power generation sectors; however VELOSI has particular expertise in new build or conversion projects relating to any Offshore Facility.

Software Tools & FacilitiesVELOSI recognizes that a major portion of projects which undergo cost over runs are attributed to poor or mediocre engineering. Hence, to match the rapidly changing scenarios in technology, we utilize state-of-art hardware and engineering software tools to ensure high-quality engineering deliverables at optimum productivity and in a cost effective manner.

Examples of Software tools are as follows :

• AutoCAD (2-D drafting)• NX Nastran & FEMAP (FEM Analysis)• PDMS (3-D Design)• SACS• CAESAR II• PV Elite• ANSYS• ABAQUS• Ultramarine MOSES (Motion Analysis)



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HAZard and OPerability (HAZOP) analysis is a structured technique to perform a systematic study of a process using guide words to discover how deviations from the design intent can occur in equipment, actions or materials, and whether the consequences of these deviations can result in a hazard.

Why HAZOP?Hazard Identification is a key phase in the safety management of a facility. Only identified hazards can be analyzed, assessed, managed, and mitigated if warranted. However, the usefulness of the hazard identification process is now expected to extend beyond the initial identification phase; for example, to provide inputs to management of change, written procedures, and incident investigation.

HAZOP MethodologyVELOSI uses a number of techniques assisted by software tools and models for safety and risk management of process systems. There are many well established hazard identification techniques (onshore & offshore). The CCPS text "Hazard Identification Procedures, 2nd Ed" provides a good introduction to several, including:

• HAZOP• Checklist• FMEA• What-If• Fault-tree analysis

In addition to these basic techniques, there are other techniques, typically combinations or enhancements of the above techniques:

• SWIFT (Structured What-If Checklist)• Specialist Offshore HAZOP (Drillers, Divers, Well Test, and

Installation)

VELOSI selects the correct technique to achieving a successful result based on experience and industry trends.

Process Hazards Analysis Services (PHA)For Safety & Risk Management of Process System

Optimize the safety & risk managemet of yourprocess system in accordance with industrybest practices without comprimising safety,environment and cost.

Judgment of Scenario Acceptability


Risk RankingVELOSI uses a 5x5 risk matrix for risk ranking of hazards. The hazard level consists of one number and one letter. The letter of the hazard level represents the Frequency of Occurrence. The number of the hazard level represents the severity level.

When HAZOP is useful:• During the design or installation of any new plant or process or major

modification to an existing one• When there are novel hazards such as environmental hazards and

quality or cost issues related with operation• Following a major incident involving fire, explosion, toxic releases etc.• To justify why a particular code of practice, guidance note or industry

code not to be followed

Software tool used for HAZOP StudyVAIL-HAZOP is a VELOSI’s in-house developed software for HAZOP study. VAIL-HAZOP was developed by using API 750, API 14J & API 1150 as reference documents.

VAIL-HAZOP features:• Windows-based application, easy-to-use with attractive Graphical

User Interface• Project Team & Session Recording and Dynamic Reporting with

respect to project and facility• Nodes data and scenarios recording• Dynamic action sheet and worksheet generation• Strong security policy. It is password enabled to avoid unauthorized

access• Analysis summery• Actions and tasks allocation, their status and priority ranking

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HAZOP study screen view


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QRA’s provide numerical estimates allowing clients to understand risk exposure to people, business, the environment, markets or other areas of interest. QRA studies account for potential releases of hazardous material, their consequences (e.g., fire, toxic, explosion, etc.) and estimated frequency of occurrence. VELOSI works with clients to identify their risks from specific one-off questions to full safety case projects.

Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)Knowing the hazard from the chemical process is only the first step in a comprehensive safety plan. Evaluating the safety risk is a proven way to manage these hazards in an objective manner. QRA evaluates both the likelihood and impact of an unplanned event and allows a business decision to be made on the most cost-effective risk reduction solutions, where necessary. Effectively managing risk results in cost savings by reducing business interruption, limiting injury to people and damage to equipment.

VELOSI’s engineers have performed QRA studies world wide, evaluating risks to business, people and to environment. Facilities evaluated include:

• Refineries• Terminals• Gas plants• LNG & LPG operations• Pipeline systems• Offshore platforms• FPSOs• Oil & gas wells• Chemical plants• Petrochemical plants• Pharmaceutical plants

Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)For Onshore & Offshore Installations

VELOSI uses the phased approach to QRA, which ensures hazards are identified, relevant consequences are modeled and those events with potential to cause harm or damage are analyzed to estimate their frequencies and associated risks. VELOSI divides the QRA study into two (2) main phases:

• Preliminary phase The main objective of this phase is to ensure that CLIENT personnel and relevant

authorities fully understand and agree upon the detailed QRA methodology. The following activities will be undertaken - Familiarization, presentation of detailed QRA methodology and methodology report:

• Detailed QRA phase – Safety management system – Data collection – Hazard identification – Frequency estimation – Generic data – Event tree analysis – Consequence modeling – Risk ranking – Risk reduction – ALARP analysis – Reporting

The benefits• Quantitative results, including uncertainty, for tasks and the total project • Identification of the important contributors to uncertainty by task and total project• Identification of potential risk reduction actions• Identification of key boundary conditions• Satisfaction of project risk management requirements



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Risk Based Inspection (RBI) is a systematic approach to create an accurate, well targeted inspection strategybased on risk. The inspection plans are developed tomitigate the specific failure mechanisms identified. It isapplicable to offshore & onshore installations such asfixed or mobile units as well as FPSOs and pipelines.

IssuesThe oil & gas, process industry handles a wide range of flammable andtoxic materials which are potentially hazardous. To reduce the hazards to an acceptable level, the authorities through legislation, have imposedrequirements on the management of plants and facilities, requiring it todemonstrate that it has identified the existing hazards and undertakenmandatory inspection and mitigation measures to prevent accidents. Inthe cyclic nature of the business, operators constantly find themselveshaving to balance between meeting theregulatory requirements to shutdown and avoiding business interruption. Those plants that succeed in operating more efficiently and reliably will be better positioned to ensure long term survival and success. Increasingly, innovative asset integrity strategies such as RBI are being implemented to meet these goals.

SolutionsVELOSI’s Asset Operations Process is based on a risk-based strategy for maintenance and inspection planning (i.e. timebased, condition-based, operational or corrective maintenance). These strategies are associated with company and plant objectives towards plant availability and safety. Risk-based methods like Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and Risk Based Inspection (RBI) can be used to rank systems and equipment and develop strategies for maintenance and inspection.

Risk Based Inspection (RBI)For Oil & Gas, Power and Petrochemical Installations

Minimize the lost production and downtimethrough building cost effective inspectionprogram without compromising safety andthe environment.

Software tool for RBI Planning & Inspection Data ManagementVELOSI has developed a sophisticated software suite called VAIL-IDS+RBI to assist in RBI Planning and Data Management. Major features include, not limited to,

• Inspection Knowledge Management• Risk Management• Inspection planning management• Dashboard (trends)• Plant Inspection Requirements (PIR’s).• Inspection Resource Planning• Equipment Condition Monitoring• Link documents and drawings to assets and allow viewing• Classification of equipment type based on the plant hierarchy• Equipment health monitoring• Capture reliability data• Inspection history recording• Failure & replacements history data capturing• Counting of failures/leaks against a customized filter and reporting• Provides criticality assessment using API RBI quantitative &

Velosi qualitative methodology• Import & export of bulk data using standard format

RBI outcomes• Risk ranking, risk matrix and pareto curves• Risk driving degradation methods• Probability of failure and consequences for each individual

equipment item• Calculates consequence to personnel, environment, production

loss and material damage for ignited and unignited leaks• Evaluation of the impact of changes in process conditions and materials on installation risk and inspection program• Effect of inspection effectiveness and the number of inspections

on the individual equipment item risk for a given period of time• Inspection guidelines and detailed equipment inspection plans

can be derived

Curve demonstrates how 80-90% of risk is contributed by only 10-20% of a plant’s fixed equipment, while pie chart shows that mechanical failure contributes to more than 37% of process related releases.

Cost of Implementing RBI represents only minimum expenditure, when compared to the total savings that can be enjoyed.

The benefits• Establish risk ranking among individual equipment items in

order to optimise inspection efforts and reduce costs – All pressure equipment contains flaws – Most flaws are innocuous; just a few may cause critical failures – Those critical flaws must be found cost effectively• Extend inspection intervals beyond statutory requirements• Potential for reduction of production loss during turnaround

inspection• Increase confidence in equipment integrity• Established path to regulatory approval

VELOSI’s experience• VELOSI’s involvement with more than 50 studies world-wide of

different process plants onshore, offshore topsides and pipelines, shows that application of RBI methodology can lead to more structured inspection regime and substantial cost savings for the oil & gas industry

• Cost savings are achieved from reduced time required for turn-around inspection, deferral of inspection and by specification of optimized online inspection to replace intrusive inspection



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Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) is a proven methodology for developing effective maintenance strategies. It is a reliability optimization tool that captures daily decisions on repair procedures, their impact on planned execution and analyze the information for understanding future reliability, resulting in:

Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)• Doing the right things at the right time• Applications of appropriate strategies for each type of equipment• Minimizing cost• Employing the right tool• Identifying and correcting the faults quickly• Taking appropriate actions with required information being captured

VELOSI RCM Methodology:VELOSI’s RCM Methodology is a Risk-Based approach which includes the following steps:

• Screening analysis• FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis)• Risk analysis• Risk Based Maintenance (RBM) strategy development

Maintenance StrategyMaintenance strategies developed include:

• Screening analysis• FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis)• Risk analysis• Functional Testing• Corrective Maintenance• One Time Task• Vendor Maintenance• Inspection Program (RBI)• Regulatory Mandated• Redesign or Operational Changes

RCM Related ServicesVELOSI services do not stop at delivering the RCM study report, but offer following optional services:

• Task bundling (job packing)• Preparation of task list and maintenance plan• Load leveling and initial resource planning (prior to upload in CMMS)• Preparation of PMRs (Preventive Maintenance Routines)• Data Mapping and assistance to upload in the CMMS• Establishment of KPIs and help client to launch a living program

Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)For Onshore & Offshore Process Facilities

Improve the reliabilityof your facility through targeted, optimized startegies.

Maintenance Optimization ServicesVELOSI uses state–of-the art maintenance optimization techniques to optimize task intervals & spending on maintenance. Maintenance optimization can be done for hidden and other failures using VELOSI’s ‘Economic Optimization’ and ‘Absolute Acceptance Criteria’.

Software tool used for RCMVAIL-RCM is a VELOSI in-house developed RCM tool which provides RCM Analysis, Data Management and Reporting. This software is based on OREDA Offshore Reliability Data 2002 Standards and provides extensive Customization Capabilities. It helps to analyze RCM in three levels (FMEA/FMECA, Risk Analysis and Plant Maintenance Routines). Its key features include:

• In-built FMEA and reliability data for equipment based on OREDA, works like an expert system

• Capability to perform FMECA, risk analysis and planned maintenance routines

• Advance reporting features (incl. Trends)• Advanced user view capabilities• MTBF & MTTR strategy for reliability analysis• Risk matrix methodology• Advance data importing/exporting features

The benefits of using RCM• Identify and correct chronic recurring equipment problems• Avoid production losses caused by unexpected failures of

critical equipments• Increase intervals between turnarounds• Decrease in hidden failures & process trips• Identify equipment that is deemed ’non-critical’• Eliminating many unnecessary maintenance tasks

VAIL-RCM Analysis Levels• FMECA• VAIL-RCM performs FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects, and

Criticality Analysis) based on its in-built database (OREDA offshore reliability database) in the most effective and efficient way.

• Operator reliability data (OREDA:2002)• Risk analysis• Preventive maintenance routines

RCM TrainingVELOSI can provide customized RCM training technology transfer for both management and nominated RCM team. Our training session includes:

(1) RCM Methodology(2) Working process & group exercise(3) VAIL-RCM software usage



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Safety Integrity Level (SIL) is the discrete level for specifying the integrity requirements of safety functions to be allocated to the “Electrical/Electronic/Programmable Electronic Systems” safety related systems where SIL 4 has the highest level of safety integrity and SIL 1 the lowest.

Why SIL?Process plants are operated with many sophisticated process control systems. These systems are required for safe and reliable operation of the plant and address the safety functions such as process sectioning, fire & gas detection, process protection and blow down. These safety functions are often designed combining various E/E/PES technologies and other external risk-reducing devices. In addition, computer and software intensive systems are increasingly being used as part of the system. A malfunction of these systems can lead to loss of life, damage to assets and impact to the environment.

MethodologyVELOSI uses a number of techniques assisted by software tools and models to manage safety critical equipment. These are organized according to the Life Cycle model recommended for the safety critical equipment by IEC 61508. This Life Cycle model covers the project phases from concept to decommissioning and can be grouped into three distinct phases:

1. Design 2. Maintenance planning 3. Operation & Monitoring

VELOSI Services for Managing Safety Critical Systems• Design• Maintenance Planning• Operation & Monitoring

Safety Integrity Level (SIL)For Safety Critical Systems

Optimize the management of your safety critical system & instrumented protectivefunction inline with the industry best practices with comprimising safety.

Layer of protection in a process model

IEC-61508 Process Model

SILS versus reliabilityWhile the main focus of the SIL ratings is the interpretation of a process’ inherent safety, an important by-product of the statistics used in calculating SIL ratings is the statement of a product’s reliability. To determine if a product can be used in a given SIL environment, it must be shown to ‘BE AVAILABLE’ to perform its designated task at some predetermined rate. In other words, how likely is it that the device in question will be up and functioning when needed to perform its assigned task?

Reliability numbers: What do they mean?It seems that every organization has its own special way of characterizing reliability. However, there are a few standards in the world of reliability datum, as indicated below:

• Probability of Failure on Demand (PFD) The Probability to Fail on Demand is a statistical measurement

of how likely it is that a process, system, or device will be operating and ready to serve the function for which it is intended.

• Safe Failure Fraction (SFF) The maximum rated SIL environment in which the device(s)

can be used.

• MTBF A statistical representation of the likelihood of a component,

device, or system to fail. The value is expressed as a period of time (i.e. 14.7 years).

• MTTR Mean Time To Repair is the average time to repair a system, or

component, which has failed. This value is highly dependent upon the circumstances of the system’s operation.

Software tool used for SIL studyVELOSI can provide customized RCM training technology transfer for both management and nominated RCM team. Training sessions include:

VAIL-SIL is a VELOSI in-house developed Safety Integrity Level calculation tool with a unique and versatile identity. This software product was developed by using the Standard ANSI/ISA S84.01, IEC - 615011, IEC – 61508 as reference documents. Various methodologies are available for assessment of target SILs. VELOSI has implemented three different methodologies:

• Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)• Risk Matrix• Risk Graph

VAIL-SIL is not limited to calculating or finding out target SILs only - it also includes:

• Dynamic SIL reporting• Comparison summary of SILs with respect to all three above

mentioned methodologies• Target PFD calculation(s),• Testing interval calculation(s),• Mean Time Between Failure (MTTR),• Mean Time To Repair (MTBR),• SIL Study Session Team’s Record Management


LOPA study overview screen

Table: Safety Integrity Level : Probability of Failure on Demand


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VELOSI’s Quality Assurance & Quality Control services can be combined to provide a Total Solution-supervising the work of the nominated EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) or Execution / Construction Contractor during the Engineering Design, Procurement and Construction phases of the project.

Our complete project verification services ensures that the Construction Contractor’s internal operations and procedures meet the requirements of internationally recognized Quality Management Systems, such as ISO 9001-2000 during the Design, Procurement, Fabrication, Construction and Commissioning phases.

This is achieved by developing, initiating and maintaining a Project Quality Manual that outlines quality procedures required throughout each phase of the project, and supervising the execution contractors and their subcontractor’s quality plan performance to ensure they meet the project specification requirements.

The following list indicates some of the typical activities undertaken at the Construction Contractor’s design office, material and equipment suppliers and site contraction locations.

Project Quality Management

Project Quality• Development of a project quality manual to incorporate procedures and flowcharts. Once

in place, the manual is extended to encompass second and third tier documentation covering all aspects of the operations.

• Development of the execution Project Quality Plan, audit schedules, and data packages and to give advice on their suitability to achieve effective control of the management of the project.

• The maintenance of the system is verified by ongoing Auditing of the Construction Contractor’s Project Quality Management System to ensure compliance with the agreed internationally recognized Quality Management System such as ISO 9001-2000 and/or projects specifications.

• Complete any additional Auditing of the Execution Contractor’s compliance with statutory laws.

• Maintain a project non-conformance register, issue non-conformances (NCR), follow up on corrective action and closeout.

• All design activities are reviewed to ensure conformance with project specifications. This encompasses conceptual and detail design activities relevant to all engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, electronic, instrumentation, process and civil.

• Perform criticality assessments to establish the focus for quality related activities to ensure that resources are directed to essential systems and processes within the overall project requirements.

Procurement Quality• Advise the client regarding the Construction Contractors Quality Assurance / Quality

Control methodology, plans or schemes for critical systems and structures, with emphasis on process and pressure related items.

• Undertake auditing and surveillance at the vendor’s works during the manufacturing of equipment or modules to ensure compliance with the required code, standard, or project specification. Surveillance is undertaken against the approved Project Quality plans and can cover mechanical and electrical packages.

Construction Quality• Provide site surveillance and auditing during fabrication, construction, installation and

pre-commissioning to ensure quality compliance, relating to construction Management & Supervision, Engineering Specialists and Inspection Specialist.

• Witness and report results of inspections, providing recommendations to address any area of non-conformance by the Execution Contractor.

VELOSI’s global resources enable verification to be undertaken by qualified and experienced staff and we have the capability to provide a multi-disciplined project quality team at any worldwide construction location. The quality requirements of your project can be met by applying our modular approach, giving you a wide choice - from an individual service to a packaged Project Quality Management solution.



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Quality Control, Vendor inspection and expediting are an integral part of a Project’s purchasing activities. VELOSI offer a complete range of services that comprise Engineering Inspection of mechanical and electrical equipment at the vendor’s works, complete quality control of plate and tubular steel mills, Pre-shipment Inspection for letter of credit purposes, Expediting at vendor’s works and Technical Capability Audits. Whether for new construction or ongoing maintenance, our services provide confidence that purchased equipment will arrive on time and to the correct specification.

InspectionVendor Inspection, sometimes referred to as Source Inspection or Third-Party Inspection, covers activities performed at manufacturer’s works of all types of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and instrumentation equipment purchased for the Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical and Mining Industries.

We can accommodate from a single to multiple orders for an entire project. The scope or level of inspection is determined by the client’s requirements which are normally controlled by a Quality Plan. This scope can range from final inspection to an intensive inspection regime starting from the pre-production meeting, through identification and inspection of all raw materials, inspections at all prescribed hold-point stages, witnessing all tests, verification of all documentation and certificates and a final release inspection.

We carry out inspection using our resource base of field Engineers and our global network of offices. All field Engineers are inducted in accordance with our Quality Management System and are assessed on an ongoing basis for capability and competency. This has a direct, positive impact on the quality of the inspection services we provide.

Vendor Inspection and Expediting Services

Field and Desk ExpeditingToday, expediting is an integral part of the procurement process. In the past, it was considered a corrective rather than preventive function. However, as both the schedule and the pricing of projects become increasingly critical, expediting should be incorporated into the project planning at the onset to ensure timely delivery.

Expediting is a continuous process, of ensuring that final delivery to the job site is achieved within the shortest possible timeframe. An expediting service should be implemented independently of inspection activities and be carried out by experienced field expeditors.

Depending on client requirements, expediting services may apply at different stages of a project such as fabrication and assembly, rectification work, material deficit, failure on test or inspection, shipment and packing, and submission of documentation.

Technical Capability AuditsQuality Assurance Engineers carry out Pre-Contract Award Surveys, Supplier Evaluations, Third Party Quality Assurance Audits and Vendor Surveillance.

VELOSI has a good relationship with the vast majority of oil & gas-related vendors around the world enabling us to conduct pre-contract award surveys by QA Engineers with regular experience of these manufacturers.

This can be a very useful tool for clients who are considering placing orders with vendors they are unfamiliar with or those they may have reservations about.

In addition, it may be beneficial, as part of a ‘lessons learnt’ exercise, to receive a full assessment of a manufacturer, once a problematic order has been completed. Supplier Evaluation will include though-not be limited to-details of the vendor’s Quality System, Traceability, Capacity, Current Workload, Manpower, Affiliations, History/Client base, Number of Personnel and their qualifications.

Import SupervisionThe scope for import supervision or pre-shipment inspection may include the verification of the goods with respect to quality, quantity, export market price, laboratory testing and analysis, import eligibility, labelling, and value for Customs purposes. The quality and quantity inspection may be for verifying that the goods conform to contractual specifications and that the value and Customs tariff code for Customs purposes, Packing review, and Loading supervision.

All clients / projects are provided with a dedicated office-based co-ordinator who is responsible for managing all call-offs from that client in a timely, precise and efficient manner. To achieve this, VELOSI has developed a complete computerised management control system known as AMIS.

AMIS is a software program designed in-house as a complete Quality Management package for vendor inspection and the expedition of engineered material and equipment. AMIS optimizes administration efficiency by automating functions such as issue of assignments, budgetary control, tracking of non-conformances, order status, scheduling of visits and initial contact with manufacturer.

Our field inspectors are familiar with a wide variety of Standards/Specifications and report forms as a result of our extensive international client base. All reports are technically reviewed for completeness and correctness by the local VELOSI office prior to client submission. However, as timeliness is crucial, we have our own in-house Key Performance Indicator targets, one of which involves the turn around, or submission time of reports.

VELOSI works with you to achieve your quality needs in a speedy, professional and efficient manner. We can provide experienced technical personnel from an extensive international network of qualified and internally assessed inspectors-thus providing a comprehensive cost effective service to our clients.



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VELOSI’s Mill Surveillance assures our clients that the pipe or steel being produced is available for their projects and is in compliance to the required specification, code or standard. Our team across the globe maintains extensive knowledge throughout the seamless and welded manufacturing processes by using our membership of societies such as API. Our services not only cover linepipe and steel production but include OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods), including drill pipe and specialized casings.

Clients have the range of options from a full inspection team to random surveillance. The inspection team may be made up of expatriate personnel, local personnel or a combination of the two to suit the project requirements. This may include a team consisting of inspection supervision, hydro-test inspection, final bench inspectors, load out inspection, coating, etc.

During the production monitoring, VELOSI personnel use their own tracking and reporting documentation or, if necessary, use the mill’s own internal system and verify the activities to that system. The system includes the tracking of defects rates and the actions taken for rejected items.

VELOSI’s knowledge and experience is offered worldwide in the following services:

• Material Receiving Inspection• Material Control Evaluation• Procedure Verification• Production Surveillance• Traceability Surveillance• Laboratory Material Testing Surveillance• Non-Destructive Testing Surveillance (UT, MT, PT, RT and VT)• Hydrostatic Testing Surveillance• Visual & Dimensional Inspection• Identification Inspection• Transportation Inspections & Evaluations (Truck, Rail & Vessel)• Claim Evaluation & Inspection• Safety Inspection• Thread Gauging (including specialist thread geometries)• Coating Inspection

Pipemill Surveillance & Steel Mill Inspection

Coating SurveillanceVELOSI’s Coating Surveillance provides assurance to our clients that the application of their coating systems is in compliance to the required specification, code or standard. Our experience in application and inspection of various types of industry coatings and paint systems includes epoxy coatings, weight coating such as concrete, tape coating and butumastic hot coating.

VELOSI’s knowledge and experience is offered worldwide in the following coating services:

• Internal Lining Inspection• External Coatings Inspection• Weight / Concrete Coating Inspection• Laboratory Testing Surveillance• Anode Inspection

Steel ManufacturingVELOSI’s Steel Manufacturing services ensure clients that the steel being produced, or available, for their projects is in compliance to the latest specification, codes and standards. We have extensive experience in the surveillance and inspection of coils, billets, slabs and plate manufacturing processes. If you need an Independent Inspection Authority to validate the test results during the production process, we are accredited to endorse the certificate in accordance with EN standards.


• Material Verification and Inspection • Coil & Plate Production Inspection • Inventory Inspection & Control



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Integral to our range of services, VELOSI offers Specialised Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and inspection to complement our other traditional Quality Assurance and Quality Control Services. These services help our clients to improve plant reliability, reduce operational and maintenance costs, enhance safety, extend plant life and meet regulatory requirements.

We believe our personnel are our greatest assets. Besides state of the art equipment for best results, we have highly trained and certified inspectors to perform your inspection. Our inspectors are experienced and have technical expertise to conduct the inspection surveys to international standard. Our reputation within all industries is not only known for our quality of personnel and equipment but equally our professionalism and knowledge. VELOSI’s comprehensive range of inspection techniques ensures that we remain at the forefront of Specialised Non-Destructive Testing. Our services include;

Advanced UT (manual and automated): Corrosion mappingUltrasonic imaging of complex geometries, pipes, plates and curved surface for remaining wall thickness measurement with different sectional viewing; side, plan and end view. Time Of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) An ultrasonic technique that can be used to examine welds in pressure vessels and pipes. A & B scan enhancement Imaging (ABI Scan)ABI scan imaging technique provides inspection of welds located in difficult access areas and complicated geometries. Graphical records are kept for hard copy evidence and post processing.

Floor map imaging Flaw detection and corrosion screening using guided and surface waves for inspecting annular plates and corrosion under pipe supports.

Specialised Non-Destructive Testing


Electro Magnetic Array testing (EMA) EMA is an electromagnetic technique for detecting and sizing surface breaking defects in metals, and is particularly suited for inspecting painted and/or welded structures.

Computed radiographyCR uses an imaging plate (IP) to create the image, which contains critical and precise details far greater than film. The digital image can then be viewed and enhanced using software that has functions very similar to other conventional digital image-processing software, such as contrast, brightness, filtration and zoom. CR is capable of measuring thickness and lengths of parts and defects accurately electronically.

MFL tank floor scanning:The technique is designed to detect and size under floor corrosion for above ground storage tanks. Incotest Incotest is a unique corrosion survey method that allows ferrous pipes and vessels to be surveyed through thermal insulation without disturbing the insulation or coating.

Phased ArrayUltrasonic phased array systems can potentially be employed in almost any test where conventional ultrasonic flaw detectors have traditionally been used. Weld inspection and crack detection are the most important applications. Phased array produces accurate, detailed cross-sectional pictures of internal structures at fast inspection speeds. The benefits of phased array technology over conventional UT come from its ability to use multiple elements and electronic time delays to create beams that can be steered, scanned, swept, and focused electronically for fast inspection, full data storage, and multiple angle inspections.

Tube Inspection ServicesThere is no single non-destructive testing (NDT) technique that can be applied to inspect all of the tube materials. Selection of an NDT technique depends on the tube material and also on defect types expected.

The Tube Inspection techniques we offer for inspection include Eddy Current Testing (ECT), Remote Field Testing (RFT), ultrasonic IRIS, and Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) as well as laser optics. Each of the NDT techniques has its advantages and limitations. For example, conventional eddy current is very sensitive to pits and cracks but it is mostly limited to non-ferromagnetic materials. IRIS is accurate in measuring wall thickness, but it will miss small defects such as pinholes and cracks. Optical techniques are limited to ID defects. Proper selection of the NDT techniques is therefore a key to inspection of heat exchangers.

Electro Magnetic Acoustic Testing (EMAT)The big advantage of EMAT testing is the ability to produce accurate readings on scaled surfaces. This is because the probes induce ultrasound in the steel itself rather than by transmitting it via a coupling medium. In fact the probes will work at a small distance from the material surface. This allows the probe to function when the test surface is heavily corroded, has a large oxide scale build up or during high temperature operation. A major cost benefit of these probes is that expensive and time-consuming cleaning and surface preparation is no longer necessary.

Long Range UT Guided Wave inspectionLong-Range Guided Wave UT pipe screening system is used for testing long lengths of pipe to rapidly identify areas of internal/external corrosion and other defects. With minimal surface preparation and only removing a small section of insulation, the transducer collar placed around the pipe have a typical test range of up to 50 meters in each direction along the pipe.

Remote Visual Inspection Services (CCTV)Visual Inspection with the use of high tech video camera systems, of confined spaces or hazardous locations where human entry is impractical, physically impossible or unsafe. Remote visual inspection has a lot of applications and is ideal for preventive maintenance checks.


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Thermography is a non contact and non destructive inspection technique that provides immediate results and cost savings to clients. Its applications are almost limitless for most industry types. It is easy to see a problem, but what is important is to interpret the results. In addition, the high capital cost of the equipment can make one-off requirements uneconomical. Using VELOSI is a cost effective way to ensure that the inspection is carried out by qualified and experienced personnel at a reasonable cost, using the most up-to-date equipment available.

“Nearly everything gets hot before it fails”.

Thermography is the use of infrared imaging technology and a measurement camera to ‘see’ and ‘measure’ thermal energy emitted from an object. Thermal, or infrared (IR) energy, is light that is not visible because its wavelength is too long to be detected by the human eye; it’s the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat. Unlike visible light, in the IR world, everything with a temperature above absolute zero emits heat. Even very cold objects, like ice cubes, emit infrared.

The higher the object’s temperature, the greater the IR radiation emitted. IR thermography cameras produce ‘heat’ radiation images and precise non-contact temperature measurement capabilities.

High definition thermographic cameras have migrated into other fields as varied as engineering, medicine and archaeology. More recently, price reductions have helped fuel the adoption of IR viewing technology. Advanced optics and sophisticated software interfaces continue to enhance the versatility of this diagnostic tool. As the industry strives to improve manufacturing efficiencies, manage energy, improve product quality, and enhance worker safety, new applications for IR cameras continually emerge.

In modern applications, equipment failures are usually preceded by an abnormal temperature pattern, and this temperature rise can be easily detected by an IR thermographic inspection. The advantages are that it can reduce unplanned down-time, maintenance costs, and also improve production, equipment life and plant safety.

One advantage of this technique is the ability to detect faults in time without plant shutdown.

Infrared Thermography

The most common applications:

• Predictive Maintenance (early failure warning) on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment

– Overheated motors – Overloaded pumps – Hot bearings – Axels – Oxidization of connections – Corrosion – Overheated/poor connections – Internal faults

• Process Monitoring – Steam traps – Blocked pipework – Insulation breakdown or defect – Level detection – Industrial chimneys/furnaces

• Condition Monitoring and Surveillance

Temp measurementFinding a problem with an IR camera is sometimes not enough. In fact, an IR camera image alone without accurate temperature measurements reveals very little about the condition of an electrical connection or worn mechanical part. Many electrical targets are operating properly at temperatures that are significantly above ambient.

An IR image without measurement can be misleading because it may visually suggest a problem that does not exist. IR cameras that incorporate temperature measurement allow predictive maintenance professionals to make informed judgments about the operating condition of electrical and mechanical targets.

Temperature measurements can be compared with historical operating temperatures, or with IR readings of similar equipment at the same time, to determine if a significant temperature rise will compromise component reliability or plant safety.

Digital image storage on our equipment produces calibrated thermal images that contain over 78,000 independent temperature measurements that can be measured at any time with IR software products on standard PC platforms.

• Automotive Applications

• Energy auditing of insulation (heating and cooling losses)

• Building Construction – Roof inspection – Masonry wall structural analysis – Moisture detection in walls and roofs – Glassing installation errors – Hot spots due to bad insulation – Underfloor heating problems

• Quality control in production environments

– Mould inspections – Safety alarms in process measurement

• Research and Development of New products

– Robot operations

An electrical circuit breaker is clearly shown as overheating, indicating a problem such as a poor connection, an internal fault, or corrosion.

A transformer is shown with the oil level too low.

A sediment line is identified in a process plant ducting.

Ultrahigh voltage power lines showing poor connection.



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To meet both statutory and client requirements, manufacturers need independent Welding Procedure Qualification and Welder Approvals. VELOSI’s accreditation for approval of procedures covers all types of permanent jointing to EN Standards. We also offer approval for other codes and processes such as brazing and various joining methods for plastics, such as solvent welding.

The process involves:

• Review and provisional approval of the procedure.• On site surveillance of the test piece production against Written

Procedures• Witnessing laboratory testing of the test pieces• Review of any Non-destructive or other Test Results• Approval of the Weld Procedure (and welder if appropriate)

The number of test pieces will be dependent on the procedure requirements. Many procedures cover a range of material types and sizes. Laboratory testing requirements are defined by the applicable code and vary from application to application.

Welder ApprovalOnce a procedure is approved, individual welders can then be assessed against the procedure, using the same process. The approval of a welder is usually valid for 2 years (3 for brazers) as long as the welder is regularly using the process defined in the procedure.

The prolongation of the Welder Approval is possible as long as determined criteria are met.

118 Type A Inspection BodyAccredited to

ISO/IEC 17020

Welding Certification & Material Services

Material ServicesWith the EC Directives such as the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), there is an increasing requirement that materials prove they meet the parameters in their chemical and mechanical properties. This has led to the authentication of material certificate requirements.

VELOSI offers surveillance at the mill to taking samples of material and subjecting them to a rigorous regime of laboratory testing.

Assessment and endorsement by VELOSI of the material certification meets the requirements of a 3.2 certificate as defined in EN 10204 ‘Metallic Products - Types of inspection document’. also It also covers the assessment of plastic materials soon to be incorporated in the above specification.

One result of the introduction of European Directives, such as the PED, has been a requirement for total material traceability. This means that all materials must be fully traceable and documented from the mill to the manufacture of the pressure equipment, or the repair of such equipment.

VELOSI is authorised to supervise and endorse material transfers and material certificates. In practice, material stockists can now issue material certificates for cut pieces with the same validity as the original certificate. Velosi will supervise and record the cutting of the piece, the transfer of the identification, heat or cast number and endorse a copy of the original certificate with an endorsement stamp.

In addition, if you have valuable material in stock that has lost traceability, VELOSI can authenticate it with mechanical and chemical testing at a recognized laboratory.A valid material can then be used in the manufacture of pressure equipment.



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VELOSI is one of the few companies that are fully accredited by UKAS for the Inspection and Certification of lifting equipments inspected for Legislative or Health and Safety reasons.

The services that VELOSI provides, both for onshore and offshore locations include:

• Written Schemes of Examination • Design Review and Calculations • Design and review of lift plans for critical and heavy lifts • Supervision of critical lifts, supply of critical lift supervision • Manufacturing Certification and Inspection • Verify Commissioning Procedures and witness Commissioning test • Load Testing • Periodic Inspections and Re-Certification • Training

We carry out inspections in accordance to the local country statutory regulations like the The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) in UK. These Regulations usually apply to all premises and work situations that are subject to local Health & Safety laws.

The Regulations are primarily aimed at lifting equipment such as cranes, lifts, and hoists, but it also covers components such as chains, wire ropes, slings, hooks, shackles and eye bolts.

We will review your equipment specifications and advise you on the inspection requirements. If no local legislation applies, we can assist with assessing the equipment inspection requirements, including periodicity, by using best practice and international codes and standards.

VELOSI is able to carry out full equipment assessments. Once this is completed, an electronic management control system tracks and monitor each item for its inspection status before certification can be implemented. This is normally done using an electronic tagging system that can be tailored to a client’s need. Also, VELOSI can implement a colour-coded tagging system which is changed periodically in line with inspection regime so that equipment whose inspection and certification is out-of-date is easily identified and placed into quarantine until the inspection and certification has been completed. To ensure a high level quality inspection service, VELOSI is a member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association LEEA. All VELOSI surveyors are qualified LEEA ENGINEERS.


ISO/IEC 17020

Lifting Equipment Certification

Training Courses

VELOSI provides the following training courses both onshore and offshore:

• On-shore crane operations• Off-shore crane operations• Tower crane operations• Overhead crane operations• Basic rigging and slinging• Rigging supervisors• Forklift truck operations• Lorry loader operations• Pipe laying operations• Trenching operations• Heavy equipment operator assessment

Our courses have both classroom theoretical and practical training. The theoretical training is provided using Power Point presentations, OHP and safety videos, inside the class rooms. The practical field training is provided in the client’s working environment, allowing the instructor to identify any particular safety hazards associated with the operations emphasizing the correct safe operations.

At the end of each course, all participants will have achieved high skill levels enabling them to perform their particular duties to a very high level of safety.

VELOSI can also provide periodic monitoring and auditing on operator skills and give feedback to the higher management if required.


VELOSI offers the complete range of federal regulatory approval documents required to legally import and use material and equipment in Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and many of the other countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States. We provide Rostekhnadzor (Gosgortekhnadzor) Permits to Use, Technical Passports, Gosstandart Certificates of Conformity, Gosstandart Explosion-proof Certificates, Sanepidnadzor Hygienic Certificates, MChS Fire Safety Certificates and Rostekhregulirovaniye Metrology Certificates.

At the beginning of your project, we will consult with you to ensure that you understand our documentation requirements and we are aware of all of your project milestones. Throughout the course of the project, we will expedite, track and manage all of the vendor documentation that is required to complete our certification work for your project. We will also provide you with detailed project progress reports tailored to your own requirements. These reports will provide you with accurate updates and forecasts related to all aspects of our certification work. They will include transparent coverage of all our dealings with you and all of the federal regulatory approval bodies with whom we work. They will also proactively identify any corrective actions that you may need to take to keep the certification work on schedule.

VELOSI has experience working on project of all sizes. We work with everyone from small domestic manufacturing companies exporting spare parts and individual pieces of equipment to large, multinational corporations responsible for the engineering, construction and operation of entire offshore platforms, oil terminals, refineries and industrial facilities.

Our SpecialityWhile our speciality lies in the oil & gas, petrochemical, refining and electric power generation industries we also have the capabilities to certify virtually any type of material or equipment. We are presently supplying the full range of federal regulatory approval documents and inspection services for many of the major projects underway in Russia, including Sakhalin I and II. Working directly with the primary federal regulatory approval bodies, such as Rostekhnadzor and Gosstandart, we are able to provide you with all the required permits, certificates, licenses and other approval documents in the least amount of time possible, at reasonable prices. We provide a comprehensive array of services designed to make the certification process as effortless as possible for you.

Technical Translation ServicesIn some cases, you will need to have your documentation translated. VELOSI has a full service Russian Technical Translation Department staffed by bilingual, Russian-educated engineers. Our technical translation personnel use the latest versions of word processing and AutoCAD software to ensure professional results.

Russian, Kazakh and C.I.S. Certification Services


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REGULATORY APPROVAL DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY VELOSI:

Common Permits and LicencesRostekhnadzor (Gosgortekhnadzor in Kazakhstan) is the Federal Mining and Industrial Oversight Committee. These organizations are also known as RTN and GGTN. RTN and GGTN issue the permits required to operate industrial equipment in their respective countries. VELOSI is a licensed expert review body with authorization to prepare the Technical Expert Conclusions needed to obtain RTN and GGTN Permits to Use.

Technical PassportsTechnical Passports are a compilation of technical data related to specific pieces of equipment. The data is translated, formatted and compiled according to strict RTN / GGTN regulations. Equipment listed on RTN / GGTN Permits to Use must typically be supplied with Technical Passports.

Gosstandart Certificates of ConformityGosstandart (GOST) is the Federal Committee for Standardization, Metrology and Certification. GOST Certificates of Conformity provide proof that the specified items meet the country’s quality and safety standards. They must be presented during customs clearance for virtually all goods. VELOSI is an accredited GOST certification body authorized to issue Certificates of Conformity.

Explosion-Proof CertificatesGOST explosion-proof certificates are required for many types of electrical equipment used in hazardous areas.

Sanepidnadzor CertificatesSanepidnadzor is part of the Ministry of Health. Sanepidnadzor hygienic certificates are required for water treatment systems, oils, fluids, chemicals, building materials and other potentially hazardous materials.

Fire Safety CertificatesThe Ministry of Emergency Situations (MChS) is responsible for certifying the design of fire fighting and fire alarm systems as well as the equipment contained within them.

Metrology CertificatesRostekhregulirovaniye is the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (FATRM). FATRM is responsible for verifying the accuracy of measuring devices. Metrology certificates are required for devices used with emergency shutdown systems, alarms systems , environmental monitoring systems and devices used for custody transfer of assets such as oil and petrochemicals.

The certification requirements in each country vary slightly and they are continuously being updated. VELOSI continuously monitors these requirements to make sure that our clients get the most up to date information possible.



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With the increased focus on operators to limit their exposure to health, safety and environmental risks, it is important that all areas of their operations are now part of a controlled process. One such area is the compliance of drilling and well control equipment. The drilling industry has developed its own specifications under the umbrella of API (American Petroleum Institute) and specifications have been drawn up that are applicable to land and offshore drilling installations.

VELOSI can provide support for this essential service by inspection to API, IADC, IMCA, IEEE & Modu standards. Our excellent reputation with major operators and drilling contractors demonstrates our high-quality, comprehensive services that are typically for a lower cost than the overhead of maintaining an in-house inspection department. We are often used as independent condition surveyors when rigs are sold or purchased, on and off hire surveys and at the beginning or conclusion of rig management contracts.

Rig Inspection ServicesRig owners engage VELOSI to conduct yearly surveys on their facilities to ensure capital equipment is managed and operated at the required standard. We believe we deliver a cost effective, professional service that is totally committed to maintaining the exacting standards of the oil & gas industry.

In summary, VELOSI can provide the following:

• Rig Selection Inspections• Rig Acceptance Inspections• Rig Condition Surveys• Safety Inspections• Well Control Equipment Inspections• Commissioning Services• Preventive Maintenance Systems• Maintenance Management Services• Marine Equipment Condition Surveys and Acceptance Inspections• Independent Maintenance Quality Audit Services• Special Equipment Surveys

Rig Inspection and Commissioning Services

We are also actively engaged in a high volume of work in:

• Technical surveys for conversion and refurbishment• Feasibility studies for FSO and FPSO’s• Shipyard evaluations and vendor inspections• Dynamic Positioning Audits• Commissioning supervision• Project specification documentation• Auditing of drilling units both for marine and onshore applications• Pre-Engineering services for construction, upgrading and repair• Commissioning and Mechanical completion documentation• On site construction supervision• Post refurbishment trials and testing• Maintenance management reviews• Training

Rig Commissioning ServicesVELOSI’s Rig Commissioning Services provide a commissioning plan that is an accountable, verified system, to ensure that the unit’s equipment and systems will perform as intended during its operations, and continue to function in a safe and reliable manner over its determined lifespan.

Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning:

• Provide a method to properly manage the installation of equipment in an organized, safe and efficient manner

• Provide a method for recording & documenting the installation and start up of equipment and systems

• Demonstrate that the installed equipment and structures meet contractual, operational and regulatory obligations

• Contribute to the knowledge of the personnel in the operation and maintenance of the equipment

The final result will;

Ensure that systems and equipment:

• Are installed with proper certification• Have been inspected at regular intervals during manufacturing• Are appropriately function and load tested• Will operate safely and reliably for the duration of its intended purpose

Provide benefits in:

• Early detection of quality problems on equipment and systems or discrepancies in meeting the required specifications thus preventing project delays and avoiding start-up problems when the installation is initially located to its principal area of operation

• Identifying and rectifying all potential problems prior to the installation leaving the shipyard; otherwise these problems may lead to expensive downtime and make the unit inoperable for extensive periods of time

• Avoiding costly guarantee claims for the owners when expensive corrective actions are required on an offshore location to remedy defects.



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Cathodic Protection is used to control the corrosion of a wide variety of buried and submerged metallic structures. It is a cost-effective way to extend the life of a structure and to ensure integrity throughout its operating life.

Cathodic Protection can be defined as…“the control of electrolytic corrosion…by the application of direct current in such a way the structure to be protected is made to act as the cathode of an electrolytic cell”.

WHY Cathodic ProtectionCathodic protection provides effective corrosion control on steel structures and pipelines by creating a potential (voltage) gradientopposing the flow of ions away from the surface, thus preventing the anodic corrosion reaction. Cathodic protection may be used alone or in combination with an insulating coating. In such systems, the coating forms the first line of defense and where it is adherent and undamaged, the corrosive environment is kept away from the structure: where the coating is damaged, however, corrosion can occur and cathodic protection provides protection. It is worth nothing that cathodic protection can only be applied in the presence of an electrolyte – it is not an antidote for atmospheric corrosion.

Methods of applying Cathodic Protection• Sacrificial Anode System• Impressed Current System

Choosing a Cathodic Protection SystemTo achieve no corrosion at the cathode surface, it is important to ensure that protective current is passing onto all parts of the cathode surface. The current for full protection can vary considerably with environmental conditions - from 200mA/sqm in turbulent aerated seawater, to 1mA/sq-m for some onshore pipelines. Deciding which type of protective system to adopt therefore, depends on many factors - size and complexity of structure, nature of the electrolyte, availability of power supply, proximity of ‘foreign’ structures which may affect, or be affected by, the flow of current, etc. A detailed economic appraisal based on technical surveys is required.

Evaluation & Condition Monitoring of CP SystemFor Onshore & Offshore Steel Structures

A protocol to delineate area on buried metallicstructure where external corrosion hasoccurred, is occurring or likely to occurr.

VELOSI has predominant expertise of such surveys andanalyses to assist clients in selecting the most effectivesolution to a particular problem.


VELOSI MethodologyThe Job protocol is broadly classified into two parts:

• Data review & engineering works• Field works – surveys, inspections and investigations

VELOSI has identified seven (7) key steps to carry out evaluation & condition monitoring of CP system:

• Pre-Assessment Study• Preparation of Methodology and Procedures• Technical Audit of Existing CP System Installation of Main Pipelines &

Performance Assessment of Tank Form Area, Pump Stations Facilities and associated piping network

• On/Off Potential Survey, CIP Survey and Line Current Survey• Visual Inspection of Heat Shrinkable Sleeves• Review & Evaluation of Remote Monitoring and Control System• Post Assessment of the Project – Final Reports & Deliverables

Applications of Cathodic ProtectionStructures that are commonly protected by cathodic protection are:

• Underground Pipelines• Well Head Casings• Ships’ hulls• Storage tank bases• Jetties and harbor structures• Steel sheet, tubular and foundation pilings• Offshore platform, floating and sub sea structures• Storage Tanks (oil and water)• Water-circulating systems• Steel embedded in reinforced concrete structures (bridges, buildings etc.)

VELOSI ExperienceVELOSI’s involvement with more than 30 studies worldwide of different Cathodic Protection Systems in onshore/offshore Pipelines, tank bottom and allied on-plot metallic facilities/topsides, subsea pipelines reveals that Evaluation & Condition Monitoring of CP system, impressed current or Sacrificial helps to:

• Ensure reliability and longevity• Assess efficacy & effectiveness of the CP system• Evaluate the remnant life of the CP System• Recommend upgradation and improvements

The industry recommended practice for corrosion protection package is the application of 'Protective coating in conjunction with effective cathodic protection system’; where the CP system provides a 2nd line of defense to retard external corrosion threats.


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External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) is a structured process to evaluate buried onshore ferrous pipeline integrity. The ECDA goal is to enhance safety by managing the risk of pipeline corrosion failures while minimizing the cost required for excavations and repairs. ECDA may also be used when more established methods such as in-line inspection (ILI) and pressure testing are not possible or practical.

VELOSI offers pipeline operators a comprehensive approach to all four stages of the ECDA process. Our techniques are based on state-of-the-art experience of industry best practices and an extensive corrosion database. In all our operations, our goal is to deliver the highest levels of confidence achievable with the fewest number of digs – for a more thorough understanding of your pipeline’s integrity. You have the flexibility to choose only those service areas of specific interest to you, or to utilize our expertise for the entire process. These ECDA services execute the complex requirements identified in NACE RP 0502, simplifying the entire process and yielding results which help to ensure pipeline safety and prolong asset life.

Service OverviewWe combine the in-field and analytical experience of our NACE-certified corrosion professionals with advanced data-integration, visualization capabilities and innovative inspection technologies to achieve highly reproducible results in each of the following areas:

Pre-Assessment – Combining a pipeline’s physical characteristics, operating history and prior inspections. Pre-assessment is the first step in the ECDA process. All pertinent historical information is compiled, falling generally into five categories:

• Pipe data• Construction data• Soil/environmental conditions• Corrosion protection data• Operating parameters/history

External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA)For Onshore Pipeline Integrity


Indirect Assessment – The purpose of indirect inspection is to identify the locations of coating faults, insufficient cathodic protection, electrical shorts, interference, geologic current shielding, and other anomalies along the pipeline. The technique also defines areas where corrosion may be occurring or has occurred. Typical pipeline survey techniques that may be used are:

• Close-interval, on/off potential surveys• DCVG surveys• Electromagnetic current attenuation surveys• Alternating current voltage gradient surveys

Direct Examination – Exposing the pipe for verification of the above-the-ground surveys results and physical inspection of pipe coating, pipe surface and soil electrolyte. Direct examination includes:

• Ranking and prioritizing indications identified during the indirect inspections

• Excavating to expose the pipe and collecting data where corrosion activity is most likely

• Measuring coating damage and corrosion defects• Performing a root-cause analysis• Evaluating the process

Post Assessment – Integration of the results gathered in tier 1, 2, & 3 for overall integrity assessment, validation of the ECDA process and determination of the interval period to re-do the ECDA process. Post-assessment can determine the overall effectiveness of direct assessment and define reassessment intervals. Reassessment intervals are based on remaining-life calculations. Various methods can be used to calculate the remaining life - from the corrosion growth rate, wall thickness, calculated failure pressure, yield pressure, maximum allowable operating pressure, and appropriate safety margin. Under some conditions, corrosion rates can be estimated by measuring linear polarization resistance or using coupons.

Key features• NACE-certified corrosion professionals and engineers perform all

activities, from pre-assessment region design to definition of post-assessment re-inspection intervals, effectiveness and reporting

• Integrated engineering and in-field data alignment reduce project cycle time and increase correlation confidence

• Rigorous ECDA region definition more quickly identifies project feasibility, contributing to lower cost/higher value solutions

• Extensive modeling experience and advanced statistical algorithms produce more rapid detection of complex interactions among features

• Excavation site selection - based on proven statistically sound practices, - controls validation costs and maximizes assessment effectiveness

• Decades of corrosion growth-rate experience affords more realistic remaining life predictions

• Staff corrosion engineers are able to immediately engineer and install optimal remediation solutions based on best practices

• Thorough written documentation is provided for all stages – for internal operator use and to satisfy regulatory compliance requirements

VAIL-Pipeline Software tool for ECDA:Screen shots

DCVG Survey with “Indication” of Suspect Coating Holiday

Integrated CIPS/DCVG Survey Results


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Inspired by developments in recreational mountaineering and caving, rope access or abseiling is a work positioning technique used to reach non-readily accessible work locations by means of a rope system suspended from a nearby structure, via selected independent anchor points. Today, rope access is an internationally recognized alternative to traditional means of access such as scaffoldings, ladders, gondolas, boson chairs, mechanical lifts and stagings.

Our ServicesVELOSI's Rope Access Engineering Department provides highly trained, multi-disciplined Technicians and Specialists on both onshore and offshore environments for the following services:

Inspection and Testing

• Structural & Building Inspection• Painting & Coating Inspection• Lifting Equipment Inspection• Internal & External Vessel Inspection• General & Close Visual Inspection• Non-Destructive Testing

Repair & Maintenance

• Electrical & Mechanical• Welding, Cutting & Piping• Cleaning & Painting• Grit & Hydro Blasting• Conventional & Airless Spray Painting• Brush & Roller Painting

Geotechnical

• Erosion Protection• Rock Retaining Mesh• Soil Nailing• Rock Bolts & Anchorages• Rock Scaling

VELOSI is a full member of the International Rope Access Trade Association, UK. Since 1993, the company has provided a wide range of abseiling services.

Industrial Rope Access Services

Is Rope Access safe?The International Rope Access Trade Association IRATA was formed in 1987 by leading companies involved in industrial rope access to provide a regulatory environment for safe working practices within the industry. IRATA records, maintained since 1998, indicate that nearly 7.7 million man hours of industrial rope access work have been successfully performed with no fatalities and extremely few lost-time accidents.

VELOSI's Rope Access Engineering Department has maintained a perfect safety record since its establishment in 1993.

Key BenefitsRope Access is safe, environment friendly and is extremely cost-effective since no mechanically powered devices are used for movement.

In addition to its exemplary safety record, some of the advantages associated with industrial abseiling when compared to conventional methods of access include:

Reduced Security RiskUnlike other bulky and cumbersome access methods, rope access systems are dismantled and removed at the end of each working day, causing no disruption to building occupants, pedestrians and traffic flow. There is no risk associated with unattended ladders, scaffolds or other access equipment and materials.

Dramatically reduced time-related chargesRope access systems require minimal installation and dismantling time. A full set of abseiling gear weighs only 15kgs and can be set-up or dismantled within an hour, while conventional methods of accessing, such as scaffolding, often require lengthy and expensive installation periods.

No mechanical damage to protective coatingsRope access activities do not cause any mechanical damage to the coatings of inspected structures. In comparison, the erection and dismantling of scaffolding usually results in damaged paintwork at contact points.

Significant reduction in labour costStudies have shown that the cost of performing visual inspection and Non-Destructive Testing by rope access can be drastically lowered (by up to 90%), when compared to the cost of access by traditional scaffolding.



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The PED Pressure Equipment Directive was adopted by the European Parliament and the European Council in May 1997, and from 29 May 2002 has been obligatory throughout the European Union, with penalties for non-compliance. The PED specifically covers equipment designed to contain fluid at a pressure greater than 0.5 bar gauge.

VELOSI Certification has been accredited as a Type A inspection body by The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). This accreditation covers the 97/23/EC PED.

Conformance with the directive is complex as it affects quality control, manufacturing, procurement, inspection, etc. VELOSI’s experience and approach to implementation simplifies the process and lessens the burden on manufacturers. Whether you are a small or large business, or whether you produce one-off items or series production, VELOSI is able to give the same high level of service.

We recognise that the extent to which the PED affects each company is different and many factors influence costs. It is essential to understand how it can be kept to a minimum. PED compliance is achieved by satisfying the requirements of a Conformity Assessment Module dependent on the equipment risk category. For categories II and above, which require Notified Body involvement, there are two main routes - QA and non-QA. However, only some of the modules allow monitoring of the final assessment. Others require unit verification.

Although there are higher initial set-up costs for QA modules, ongoing costs can sometimes be lower. Knowing where the break-even point lies determines the best route for compliance.

Our experience with a wide range of companies has made us adept at helping clients determine the best compliance route.

VELOSI has developed the PED-Assistant software, which was originally designed as an aid to our consultants to ensure accuracy and consistency in the field. Consequently, it has been developed by specialists and fully tested using many real products.

PED 97/23/EC Conformity Assessment Services


ISO/IEC 17020

The Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC) was adopted by the European Parliament and the European Council in May 1997. It has initially come into force on 29 November 1999, and from 29 May 2002 the Pressure Equipment Directive became obligatory throughout the European Union.

The non prescriptive Directive arises from the European Community's Programme for the elimination of technical barriers to trade and is formulated under the ‘New Approach to TechnicalHarmonization and Standards’. Its purpose is to harmonise national laws of Member States regarding the design, manufacture, testing and conformity assessment & assemblies of pressure equipment. It therefore aims to ensure the free placing on the market and putting into service of the equipment concerned within the European Union and the European Economic Area.

The Directive provides for a flexible regulatory environment that does not impose any detailed technical solution. This approach allows European industry to develop new techniques thereby increasing international competitiveness.

The Directive concerns manufacturers of items such as vessels pressurized storage containers, heat exchangers, steam generators, boilers, industrial piping, safety devices and pressure accessories. Such pressure equipment is widely used in the process industries (oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics and rubber and the food and beverage), high temperature process industries (glass, paper and board), energy production and in the supply of utilities, heating, air conditioning and gas storage, and transportation.

Under the Community regime of the Directive, pressure equipment and assemblies above specified pressure and/or volume thresholds must:

• be safe• meet essential safety requirements covering design, manufacture and testing• satisfy appropriate conformity assessment procedures; and• carry the CE marking and other information.

Pressure equipment and assemblies below the specified pressure / volume thresholds must:

• be safe• be designed and manufactured according to sound engineering practice, and• bear specified markings (but not the CE marking).

As a Notified Body, VELOSI meets the requirements defined in Article 12 either for approval and monitoring of the manufacturers' quality assurance system or for direct product inspection. To determine how the Directive will apply to specific items of pressure equipment, a manufacturer needs to classify the equipment into one of four conformity assessment categories, or categories I to IV. Category I relates to the lowest, category IV to the highest, hazard category.

Before putting pressure equipment related to categories I to IV on the market, the equipment has to be subject to the appropriate conformity assessment procedures (modules). Depending on the category of the equipment, manufacturers will be given a choice of the ‘modules' summarized below. Manufacturers may choose either an assessment procedure based on product control or an imprementation of the PED within their systems.

Modules attributed to a higher hazard category may be used in lower categories. The modules for products in categories II, III and IV require the involvement of ‘Notified Bodies’ such as VELOSI, either in the approval and monitoring of the manufacturers' quality system, or in direct product inspection.

PED Summary

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VELOSI provides complete Quality Management Services for pipeline development projects for both onshore and offshore projects. Our project verification services include design review and approval, material selection and quality inspection at pipe equipment suppliers, and during pipeline construction, audit, surveillance, installation, and commissioning services. We are able to cover both steel and plastic material constructions.

Onshore pipelinesDuring the construction of an onshore pipeline, VELOSI can provide the full range of quality control services such as welding and other NDE-type inspectors to monitor the actual jointing functions, coating inspectors to ensure that on-site coating of the welded joints are completed, experts in cathodic protection systems, terrain specialists for road, rail or river crossings, way-leave considerations such as agricultural and urban experts, and environmental engineers for rainforests or areas of scientific interest.

Clients can choose either a complete packaged management solution or any of the individual elements mentioned above. A packaged solution would include a Project Manager to oversee all quality aspects of the construction project. He would then, in conjunction with the client, assess the expertise required for each element.

Offshore PipelinesVELOSI has extensive experience in verification services on major offshore pipeline projects and supervision work on high specification, dynamically positioned pipeline installation vessels during deep-water construction. Our specialist personnel are fully conversant with S and J lay installation systems, automated welding techniques and advanced NDE techniques, such as automated ultrasonic testing.

As part of the project management, we can mobilize personnel to ensure that project staff are supported during the project. This support service is provided by our local offices at both the point of embarkation and point of arrival. All personnel are checked for medicals and visas and have emergency support, and other rotational leave assistance.

Pipe and Pipeline Services


• Project Management

• Review and verification of quality plans

• Supervision of all welding procedures and welder qualification tests prior to operations

• Quality audits during pipe-lay program

• Materials control services

• Health & Safety Inspection

• Double Jointing Inspection

• Procedure Verification

• Welding Qualification & Inspection

• Inspection of Automated UT Systems

• Road / rail / river crossings

• Weld Identification & Mapping

• Cathodic protection review and testing

• Blasting / Explosives experts

• Bend Inspection

• Backfill Inspection

• NDE Inspection

• Coating Inspection



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The VELOSI Group has extensive experience in providing Statutory Inspection and Certification Services. We provide Manufacturing Certifications required for registration of statutory equipment and for obtaining a Certificate as required by the regulatory bodies.

BOILER & PRESSURE VESSEL CERTIFICATION AND ASSISTANCE SERVICESWith many companies competing in the global market, it is important to identify your product as a quality product. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code symbol is internationally recognised for the highest levels of quality assurance and excellence of a product.

The ASME Stamp also leads to increased product acceptance by Governments, Industry, regulatory agencies, financial and insurance companies. The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is by far the most popular standard acceptable world over.

The VELOSI Group offers a package of services that can improve product quality to achieve ASME Certificate of Accreditation and worldwide ASME code inspection services.

Statutory Inspection and Certification Services

ASME AI- SERVICESThe VELOSI Group representing Seneca Insurance Company USA, offers ASME code inspection by providing the services of Authorized Inspectors (AI) and Authorized Inspector Supervisors (AIS).

The AI services include:

• Review of design calculations and drawings for code compliance• Inspection of materials and certificates • Checking of material traceability during all stages of fabrication. • Ensuring that only qualified welding procedures, welders and NDT technicians perform the

work• Ensuring that the required hydraulic and pneumatic tests are done.• Ensuring that the vessel is identified with a proper name plate, code stamped and

Certified.

We provide immediate access to your Inspector/ Supervisor for prompt response to your technical and code interpretation questions, thus saving time and frustration in solving challenges.

VELOSI has developed and assisted numerous businesses in establishing Quality Control System and Audits leading to Certificate of Accreditation by ASME in several countries for Code Symbol stamps U,S,A,PP,U2,T.

We also offer Authorised Inspector services for the ‘R’ stamp to comply with National Board Inspection Code, USA for carrying out repairs/recertify in-service pressure retaining Equipment..

DOSH SCHEDULE IVAll pressure equipment manufactured or imported for use in Malaysia requires certification of the manufacturing process by third-party inspection organizations; these have to be authorized as ‘Inspection Authorities’ by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health or DOSH.

VELOSI is gazetted as an ‘Inspection Authority’ by DOSH under Schedule IV of Regulation 7 (2) (iv) of the Factory and Machinery Act 139.

Central Boilers Board – IndiaThe Central Boilers Board of India, constituted under the Indian Boilers Act 1923 (5 of 1923) lays the standards for materials, design and construction as well as for the registration and inspection of boilers. The Board recognises VELOSI as an Inspection Authority and Competent Authority to inspect boiler materials and fabrication carried out outside India, including approval of welding methods and welders.

Ministry of Manpower – SingaporeVELOSI is accredited by the MOM for the design review, fabrication surveys, and certification of pressure systems during construction for all pressure Equipments which are imported into Singapore to ensure compliance with the Singapore Regulations.



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The VELOSI Group has been a leader of specialist personnel to the engineering industry globally, for more than 27 years - supporting some of the most significant, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Rail, Aerospace and Construction projects in the world.

With five Regional offices located in, Europe, Africa, The Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, together with our network of over 63 offices across five continents, we have the global knowledge and local expertise necessary to provide in-country support for a diverse multi-national workforce, including, visas, work permits, logistics, meet and greet, accommodation, transport, health, safety, security, insurance and taxation compliance.

Because of our Global presence, VELOSI is in a unique position to supply a diverse blend of expatriate personnel with a comprehensive local and regional mix to meet local labour content and language needs while keeping client costs in-line with budgets.

Globally, VELOSI can support all phases of a project lifecycle from feasibility studies through to project management support, project engineering support, construction supervision, fabrication supervision, commissioning and onwards to operations and maintenance, regardless of geographical constraint.

Worldwide Technical Recruitment Services

UTILITIES VENDOR DATABASE

Underpinning our capabilities is our own tailor-made extensive web based state-of-the art recruitment database of over 100,000 highly-skilled candidates. We offer a global 24 hour recruitment process aimed at identifying the very best candidates for project-based, contract and permanent positions, for single or multiple global locations.

Our Global contact management system can view global client records throughout the group, enhancing inter-office co-ordination. Our universal candidate database enables us to search for new candidates or access existing candidate records, from any location 24/7. We are able to track vacancy life cycle management, view full vacancy history, from job descriptions and candidates submitted to interview details and outcome records. Via our comprehensive data storage, we are able to access all current and historical records, whenever they are required. It provides a comprehensive management tool to monitor all activity, identify user productivity, set diary events and produce vacancy, candidate and clients statistical reports.

VELOSI is a member of the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) which outlines specific codes of conduct that are aimed at delivering a professional and high standard recruitment service to clients and jobseekers. We are approved by First Point and, Achilles, Link up and UVDB. We are also an ISO9001 certified organization. Our partnership approach and commitment to seeking unique and innovative solutions for our clients and contractors has established us as a partner of choice for various global blue chip organisations.

Many of our recruitment professionals have been with the company for over 15 years, enabling us to build long-term relationships with our clients and candidates. Our focus is on workforce retention, keeping the skills and experience gained by our candidates within our client organisations.

By utilising the most efficient, global reaching recruitment and resourcing partner, clients are able to focus strategies and resources on their core business, reduce and control operating costs, increase access to qualified personnel and minimise recruitment time and expense.


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