Ultrasonic thickness measurement of ships has to be carried out as a manner/means to detect, monitor, and hence. See PDF
Ensures local ship strength is retained.
Ensures global ship strength is retained.
Identifies areas with corrosion which may require more frequent inspection and assessment.
Provides data for corrosion trend analysis for various types of ships UTM of ships is carried out with the involvement of :
Owners’ Representative
Class Surveyor
TM Company Representative
Dockyard or Shipyard Representative(Not always)
Before the commencement of any TMs, the four or three parties shall gather for a meeting, usually on board the vessel, to plan/decide the sequence and method that the TMs are to be take.