ASME-Authorized Inspector
ASME-Authorized Inspector
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I am working in Middle East,so I am not very much familiar with the terms/concepts of Authorized Inspector/National Board etc in US,even though I have got a vague idea of that.
Can I know some of the things below..
1)Who is conducting certifiction test for The Authorized Inspector(AI)
2)I heard AI-card and National Board card- if so,what is the difference between them..Does it mandatory an AI,earn both these cards..
3)Assume a vessel having U stamp,Does it require the vessel need NB certification also,what is the advantage of U stamp+NB certification
Hope for valuable opinions..
Can I know some of the things below..
1)Who is conducting certifiction test for The Authorized Inspector(AI)
2)I heard AI-card and National Board card- if so,what is the difference between them..Does it mandatory an AI,earn both these cards..
3)Assume a vessel having U stamp,Does it require the vessel need NB certification also,what is the advantage of U stamp+NB certification
Hope for valuable opinions..





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RE: ASME-Authorized Inspector
Each candidate for AI first becomes a NB Commissioned Inspector, see a link: http://w
Then he takes A-Endorsement exam at NB and becomes an AI.
Each AI is annually issued a Commissioned Inspector card with at least A-Endorsement from the NB. I never heard about a second card.
ASME Code does not require a NB certification. NB stamp with a NB number on the vessel nameplate means that the Vessel Manufacturer registered his Manufacturer's Data Report (MDR) with the National Board. It helps to receive a copy of the MDR from the National Board when necessary, for instance in case repair or alteration. Most of the States of the USA require a NB registration of each vessel.
RE: ASME-Authorized Inspector
Thanks LSThill and AIOR for you promt reply..
However,this part of world-Middle east(outside US), I have seen AI signing off MDR and witnessing U stamp or R stamp etc..punching on the Name plate.Rarely seen NB stamp.
In short,Vessels which requires Code stamps(U stamp etc), AI endorsement essential but NB endorsement(stamps) is not essential...Am I right?
Please provide valuable opinion..
RE: ASME-Authorized Inspector
Registration of an item with the National Board involves the Manufacturer submitting an original Manufacturer's Data Report to the National Board for permanent retention.
Here is a link to a brief history of NB registration found at the National Board website:
http://w
Also, see page 2 of the National Board Synopsis htt
Jurisdictional Authorities anywhere in the world will establish rules for NB registration. Locations outside North America is in accordance with the governing body.
RE: ASME-Authorized Inspector