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Toronto Marine Surveyors, Surveys with Ultrasound

                                                       
                                                                         Ultrasonic Gauging

One of the most important tools used by a marine surveyor is ultrasound. By measuring the quantity of material a marine surveyor can quickly find problems related to electrical shorts and different types of corrosion. When marine surveyors find irregular readings, it tells them there is a problem with the materials. In the photo above, the aluminum mast is being checked for corrosion fatigue by a marine surveyor. This is especially important in the wind and water areas of aluminum masts. By using different transducers marine surveyors can check for corrosion in different types of materials.

Ultrasonic readings of vessel hulls (belt gauging) tell marine surveyors the condition of, or the amount of, remaining materials in the hull. This is a process required by Transport Canada for steel vessels with the process outlined in the ABS rules. (American Bureau of Shipping)     

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