ClassNK has released “Guidelines for Remote Surveys” in preparation for carrying out remote surveys using Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

DNV GL, Kongsberg Maritime and Subsea 7 have successfully concluded the pilot testing of Kongsberg Maritime’s (KM) DP Digital Survey (KMDS) application onboard the Subsea 7 vessel Seven Kestrel.

MAC, a Bureau Veritas (BV) company and Kongsberg Maritime have completed a remote inspection and audit survey on a Bourbon vessel using Kongsberg’s dynamic positioning (DP) system.

DNV GL classed vessels are now able to utilise remote surveys for some inspections using the classification society’s Veracity data platform.

ABS has announced it is now offering remote surveying with 24-hour worldwide coverage to enable certain surveys to be performed without the surveyor being physically present on-board.