Sonomatic Ltd

Sonomatic specialises in the design, development and application of non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection technologies, combined with advanced integrity engineering capabilities. Since the 1980s, Sonomatic has delivered innovative, bespoke inspection solutions across multiple industry sectors. Through in-house development of equipment, software and robotics, Sonomatic has established itself as a global leader in ROV-deployed subsea inspection and non-intrusive inspection (NII) technologies.

All rope access, conventional and advanced NDT services are delivered via the Sonomatic RAIS division.

Specialist field services

Aberdeen office: The Core Business Park, Berryhill Crescent, Bridge of Don AB23 8AN (Tel: +44 (0)1224 823690)

Subsea inspection

As a leading provider of ROV/diver-deployed robotic technologies capable of advanced subsea inspections, with the ability to adapt existing technologies to suit specific client requirements, Sonomatic is one of the industry leaders in this field. Integrity support ensures field data is translated into actionable insights. The company's proven track record in safe delivery of subsea inspection services includes:

• Structural/hot tap nozzle weld inspections: TOFD and/or PA
• Hyperbaric weld repairs
• Diver/ROV-deployed
• Pipelines/flexibles
• Automated CM/PA for internal corrosion
• Pipeline screening using EMAT/MultiSkip
• Subsea dynamic response spectroscopy (DRS) for challenging insulation coatings
• ILI external verification
• Targeted inspection for unpiggable pipelines
• Ovality/out-of-roundness and local dent mapping
• Subsea phased array inspection for critical welds and subsea corrosion mapping
• Subsea ROV-deployed automated PECT for concrete weight coated (CWC) lines
• Automated ROV-deployed magnetic eddy current (MEC™) for inspection of degradation mechanisms in flexible armour wires.

Remote internal inspection (RII)

Sonomatic offers remote internal inspection (RII) services using robotic and remotely operated systems for visual inspection and advanced NDT of pressure vessels and process equipment, reducing confined-space entry requirements and enabling inspection of challenging internal geometries.

Research and development

An inspection solution-focused R&D department, offering the following:

• Sonomatic Integrity Management Software (SIMS)
• Inspection modelling
• Developing novel advanced inspection techniques
• Extending existing inspection capabilities for new applications
• Digital solutions to optimise efficiency and maximise value for clients
• Bespoke software development.

Engineering to Inspire (E2i)

E2i is an independent department dedicated to research and development, robotic applications and engineering innovation. This structure enables focused execution of high-value engineering solutions.

Technical support group (TSG)

Sonomatic’s technical support group (TSG) is a team of expert Level 3 NDT personnel and chartered inspection engineers who drive quality, innovation and reliability across all services. They provide essential technical guidance and support, enabling the development of advanced inspection technologies and ensuring top-tier compliance and quality assurance. Key functions include:

• Research and development
• Technical development
• Procedure development
• Internal training
• Project support and delivery
• QA/QC and third-party compliance
• Standards and legal compliance
• Direct customer support.

Consultancy services

Sonomatic’s technical support group and management teams offer expert consultancy to help clients meet integrity goals. Services include:

• Improved asset performance through inspection and integrity initiatives
• Alternative inspection strategies: less frequent, higher value inspection
• Technology development to meet specific integrity management goals
• Client representation for procurement and monitoring of inspection services, including inspection qualification.

Sonomatic RAIS

RAIS provides integrated inspection, access, fabric maintenance and asset integrity services, supporting clients throughout the asset lifecycle. Combining an experienced operational workforce, specialist engineering expertise and a broad range of inspection technologies, RAIS delivers safe, practical and cost-effective solutions that help maintain asset integrity, reliability and operational performance.

While each service can be delivered independently, RAIS' strength lies in integrating these capabilities into tailored solutions that meet specific client requirements. By bringing together inspection engineers, technical specialists, NDT Level 3 personnel and experienced field teams, RAIS can respond effectively to routine inspection programmes, complex integrity challenges, shutdowns and major projects.

What sets RAIS apart is its ability to provide a single, coordinated response. By integrating inspection, engineering, access and maintenance services within one delivery model, RAIS reduces interfaces, improves communication and delivers efficient, fit-for-purpose outcomes that minimise disruption and maximise value. Supported by the wider Sonomatic group, RAIS can also access specialist expertise through specialist field services, providing clients with a single point of contact for even the most technically demanding asset integrity challenges.

Core capabilities include:

• New fabrication and in service conventional and advanced NDT services, including UT, MT, PT, RT, CR, ACFM(T), PAUT and TOFD

• Tube, tank, pipeline and high-consequence asset inspection services including use of techniques; ET, RFT, IRIS, NFT, NFA, PSEC, ECA, MFL, Vac Box, crawler-based UT and UAS technologies, PipeScan HD, LRUT, automated corrosion mapping

• Rope access and UAS inspection services for challenging and hard-to-reach areas, including risers, caissons, buried vessels

• Integrated inspection programmes combining conventional, advanced NDT, rope access and UAS technologies

• Inspection engineering, integrity assessment, written scheme of examination (WSE), risk-based inspection (RBI), fitness-for-service (FFS), non-intrusive inspection (NII) and data analytics to support integrity management

• Specialist inspection solutions, including HTHA assessment and high-temperature inspection

• Core contract, shutdown, turnaround and project support.