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, now restructured to include the newly formed projects and shutdowns department.

Specialist field services

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

Subsea inspection

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.

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 (TSG) 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.

Innospection

Part of Sonomatic Ltd since 2022, Innospection provides advanced inspection services with proprietary MEC™ technology and a portfolio of patents. Innospection delivers unique solutions for both standard and niche inspection challenges.

Sonomatic RAIS

Providing conventional and advanced NDT services, access solutions, inspection engineers and fabric maintenance, the RAIS division brings an innovative angle to providing a total inspection service to the company's clients. Supported by its SMEs and NDT Level 3 personnel, RAIS offers fast, quality, cost-efficient and safe solutions across all sectors, including:

• Newly fabricated NDT (RT, MT, PT, PWHT and hydro) via its purpose-built NDT bases
• In-service inspection using NDT, including ACFM(T), phased array, TOFD and LRUT
• Tank inspection deployed using NDT accompanied by tank-specific techniques such as MFL, Vac Box testing and UT via crawlers
• Tube inspection using ET, RFT, PSEC, IRIS, NFT, NFA and ECA
• Servicing term contracts.

Projects and shutdowns

A newly established department within RAIS, projects and shutdowns, brings together the industry recognised leaders in specialised inspection services and RAIS inspection management to oversee all non-core contract work, including shutdown management, project delivery where custom robotics or technical development are not required and integrity service packages. This includes:

• End-to-end delivery of non-intrusive inspection packages from assessment and planning, through inspection, to evaluation
• ACFM(T), tube inspection
• Automated corrosion mapping and phased array
• Advanced time-of-flight diffraction, including high-temperature and TOFD screening and complex geometry
• Multiple method CUPS inspection: MSkip/CHIME/SHEMAT
• Dynamic Response Spectroscopy (DRS™) for composite repair and challenging coatings
• High-temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA) inspection
• Caisson/conductor and riser inspection
• Early-stage flange face inspection
• Small diameter phased array
• Vertical pump can inspection
• Remote buried vessel inspection
• Pipeline inspection services
• Personnel ramp-up/ramp-down for shutdowns
• Streamlined execution and reduced overlap across departments
• Data science and analytics, including data extrapolation and comparisons
• Fitness-for-service
• Mini digital twin solutions.