The requirement for measuring thickness in vessel hulls, also called Thickness Measurement Inspection (ME), is a process that is not done through a standardized requirement of the "IACs" type, but rather through a regulated process that must be initiated by the need for an inspection. This type of inspection is mandatory on specific dates, such as renewal (VR) and intermediate (VI) inspections, and its performance involves checking whether the thickness of the metal hull plating is within permitted limits.
Thickness Measurement Inspection (ME) is an ultrasound process to verify the reduction in plating thickness of metal-hulled vessels.
The measurement technique is carried out using ultrasound to determine the exact thickness of the hull at several points.
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