Based in the United Arab Emirates, Aqualis Inspection Services operates as a specialized provider of third-party inspection, technical consultancy, and asset integrity solutions. The company is primarily recognized for its hands-on technical support within the marine, offshore, and oil and gas industries, delivering services designed to ensure the safety and compliance of critical industrial equipment. Headquartered in Dubai with additional operations in Sharjah, the firm serves a regional and international client base, particularly focusing on vessels, shipyards, and offshore platforms.
A significant portion of the company’s operational capability is dedicated to lifting equipment inspection and certification. Employing inspectors certified by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), the company conducts thorough examinations of cranes, hoisting gear, and lifting accessories. These services often involve complex load testing procedures utilizing water bags, allowing for the safe verification of safe working loads on deck cranes, davits, and offshore lifting appliances. This division ensures that handling systems meet rigorous international safety standards before being cleared for operation.
In parallel with its mechanical inspections, the company has developed a robust division for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Moving beyond conventional methods, the firm utilizes advanced diagnostic technologies such as Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) and Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD). These techniques allow technicians to detect internal flaws and corrosion in welded structures and pressure vessels without damaging the materials. This capability is particularly vital for aging maritime assets where process-induced integrity issues, such as stress corrosion cracking, must be identified early to prevent failure.
To facilitate these inspections in challenging environments, the company maintains a dedicated industrial rope access capability. By utilizing rope access technicians, the firm eliminates the need for expensive and time-consuming scaffolding, enabling rapid access to high-elevation areas on drilling rigs or the hulls of floating vessels. This method is frequently employed for Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM), a critical service where the company holds approvals from major classification societies to gauge the structural thickness of ship hulls. Through this integrated approach - combining lifting compliance, advanced material testing, and specialized access methods - Aqualis Inspection Services functions as a comprehensive safety partner for the maritime and industrial sectors.
