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Rig Inspection

Safe Rigs. Reliable Operations.

Al-Etimad provides comprehensive technical inspection of drilling rigs, workover rigs and associated oil & gas equipment to assess condition, compliance, integrity and operational readiness.

Our inspections can be performed during OEM manufacturing, pre-delivery, pre-commissioning, commissioning, mobilization or final client acceptance.

Inspection
Today
Safer
Operations
Tomorrow
Our Service

Rig Inspection

A drilling rig is a complex integrated asset made up of structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, control and safety systems.

Our inspection goes beyond a simple visual walk-through. We provide structured multidisciplinary assessment to help determine whether the rig is technically sound, properly documented and ready for its intended operational stage.

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Rig Inspection
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Inspection Scope

Complete Rig Inspection Coverage

Our rig inspection services can cover all major systems, structures, equipment and technical documentation according to the project scope.

Structural Systems

Mast, substructure, rig floor, skids, platforms, walkways, access systems, supports and structural interfaces.

Hoisting Systems

Drawworks, hoisting equipment, traveling equipment and associated mechanical interfaces.

Rotary & Drilling Systems

Rotary systems, top-drive interfaces, drilling equipment and related operational components.

Well-Control Interfaces

Inspection of safety-critical interfaces, installed equipment, manifolds and pressure systems.

Power Generation

Generators, power systems, electrical distribution and associated interfaces.

Mud & Circulation Systems

Mud pumps, tanks, circulation systems, piping interfaces and associated drilling equipment.

Electrical & Control Systems

Panels, VFD systems, electrical distribution, instrumentation, alarms and control interfaces.

Safety-Critical Systems

Emergency systems, hazardous-area equipment, safety interfaces, escape routes and protective systems.

Our Process

A Structured Inspection Process

01

Plan

Review rig configuration, drawings, equipment lists and project requirements.

02

Inspect

Conduct detailed inspection of structural, mechanical, electrical and safety systems.

03

Assess

Evaluate findings, technical deficiencies and readiness concerns.

04

Report

Provide structured inspection findings, punch items and supporting evidence.

05

Follow Up

Verify corrective actions, re-inspection and closure of agreed findings.

Discipline
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Maximize Safety and Uptime
Why It Matters

Maximize Safety and Uptime

Regular rig inspection helps identify technical deficiencies, damage, incomplete work and potential failures before they affect commissioning or operations.

Independent inspection gives clients greater confidence that the rig is technically prepared for the next project stage.

Improved operational safety
Reduced commissioning and downtime risk
Better technical and documentation readiness
Early identification of potential issues
Greater confidence before operator acceptance
Independent Inspection
for a Safer Tomorrow.
Technical Readiness

More Than a Physical Inspection

Rig readiness depends on physical condition, technical documentation, certification and closure of outstanding project findings.

Certification Review

Verification of available technical certificates and supporting records.

  • Equipment certificates
  • Test certificates
  • Calibration certificates
  • Inspection records
  • Ex documentation
  • Outstanding certification gaps

Documentation & MRB

Technical documentation can be reviewed against the equipment actually installed.

  • MRB verification
  • Approved drawings
  • As-built drawings
  • FAT records
  • NCR records
  • Final handover documentation

Operational Readiness

Inspection can help determine readiness for the next project milestone.

  • FAT readiness
  • Shipment readiness
  • Pre-commissioning readiness
  • Commissioning readiness
  • Operator inspection readiness
  • Spud readiness
Before the Rig Reaches the Field

Pre-Delivery & Pre-Commissioning Inspection

Inspection before delivery or commissioning can help identify incomplete work, interface problems, certification gaps and unresolved quality issues while corrective action is still easier to manage.

Incomplete installation
Missing equipment
Interface conflicts
Outstanding punch items
Incomplete certification
Mechanical deficiencies
Electrical deficiencies
Documentation gaps
Incomplete testing
Outstanding NCRs
Industry Standards & Compliance

Rig inspection activities are performed with reference to applicable project requirements, approved specifications and relevant industry standards.

APIAmerican Petroleum Institute
ISOInternational Organization for Standardization
ASMEAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTMASTM International
IECInternational Electrotechnical Commission
IADCInternational Association of Drilling Contractors
Let's Keep Your Rig Operating Safely

Schedule Your Rig Inspection

Contact Al-Etimad to discuss your rig inspection requirements and how our technical team can support pre-delivery, commissioning, acceptance and operational-readiness activities.

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