Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging & Remote Inspection Technique in the UAE

May 6, 2025

Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging (UTG) & Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) in the UAE

Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging (UTG) and Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) are revolutionizing asset management in the UAE’s industrial sector. These non-destructive testing (NDT) methods play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of critical infrastructure in industries like oil & gas, marine, and petrochemicals.

Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging (UTG) services 2015 by AIMMS Group

UTG is a precise, non-invasive technique that measures material thickness, primarily metals, to detect corrosion and wear. It is essential for maintaining pipelines, pressure vessels, and marine structures. AIMMS Group provides expert UTG services, ensuring accurate and reliable inspections that help prevent failures and extend asset lifespan.

Key Benefits of UTG:
  • Accurate & Reliable: Provides precise thickness measurements to track asset condition.

  • Non-Invasive: No structural damage while gathering critical data.

  • Corrosion Monitoring: Helps prevent failures through proactive maintenance.

  • Cost-Effective: Reduces downtime and expensive repairs.

What is RIT?

While Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging (UTG) is crucial for material assessment, Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) elevate our asset management services to new heights. At AIMMS Group, one of the standout methods we use in RIT is the rope access technique.

Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) Using Rope Access Technique by AIMMS Group

While UTG is invaluable in material assessment, Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) take asset management to the next level by providing real-time inspections of hard-to-reach or hazardous areas. RIT includes technologies like remote visual inspection systems, infrared thermography, and thermal imaging to monitor the condition of equipment from a safe distance. Whether inspecting offshore platforms, pipelines, tanks, or vessels, AIMMS Group ensures that no asset goes unchecked.

Key Benefits of RIT:
  • Enhanced Safety: Minimizes risks by reducing human exposure to hazardous environments.

  • Thermal Imaging & Infrared Inspection: Identifies structural issues like leaks and corrosion.

  • Rope Access Inspections: Provides cost-effective, efficient solutions for challenging locations.

  • Applications in the UAE

  • Oil & Gas Sector: UTG and RIT ensure early detection of corrosion, leaks, and fatigue in pipelines and pressure vessels.

  • Marine Sector: Essential for vessel hull inspections, cargo hold assessments, and offshore platform monitoring.

  • Infrastructure Projects: Helps maintain structural integrity in bridges, skyscrapers, and industrial facilities.

Choose AIMMS Group for UTG and RIT service provider

AIMMS Group is a leading provider of UTG and RIT solutions in the UAE, ensuring accurate, non-destructive, and cost-effective inspections. Our expertise covers vessel inspections, pipeline assessments, and offshore asset monitoring.

Some of Our Notable Projects:
  • Vessel Name: RAS GHUMAYS-1

  • Class: LR

  • Scope: UTM (Topside Tanks, Double Bottom Tanks, Cargo Hold)

  • Survey: Third Intermediate Survey


  • Vessel Name: BUTINAH

  • Class: LR

  • Scope: UTM (Cross Deck, Hatch Covers, Aft Peak Tank, Fore Peak Tank)

  • Survey: Third Intermediate Survey


  • Vessel Name: MV IMPERIUS

  • Class: BV

  • Scope: RIT-UTM (Cargo Hold Shell Frames)

  • Survey: Intermediate Survey


  • Vessel Name: DORIC SHOGUN

  • Class: ABS

  • Scope: RIT-UTM (Side Shell Frames, Transverse Bulkhead)

  • Survey: Second Intermediate Survey



AIMMS Group is a UAE based Marine inspection, maintenance and rope access services provider having delivery centers in India, KSA & UK. Our NDT & UT Gauging team is well versed with oil, gas & marine industries and have delivered services to leading organizations in the sector across the waters. Our rope access based mechanical team is well equipped & skilled to meet corrosion protection, welding , fabrication, painting requirements of any industries.

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