Pipe Inspection Camera
A long pipe inspection camera can be used to successfully inspect the condition of pipes on ships. Any large ship such as a cruise line, navel vessel or cargo transport has mile of internal piping. This piping is subject to harsh environments such as salt air and internal corrosion. If the pipe on a ship develop a problem the damage is magnified that much more due to the nature of being at sea.
Piping on Ships Can Be Inspected With Pipe Cameras
If a pipe develops a leak or a blockage the consequences could mean contaminated fuel or drinking water. Any spills are closely monitored and subject to heavy fines. Fortunately, inspectors can snake long pipe inspection cameras through the smallest diameter pipes on ships. The long pipe cameras can quickly determine the condition of the interior of the pipe. Blockages are easy to see ass well as corrosion, pitting and other defects. Most ships will under go a routine maintenance schedule that includes inspecting all gray water lines, fresh water lines and other ship board piping that may be of concern.
About Paul Fitzgerald
Paul C. Fitzgerald, President and CEO, Advanced Inspection Technologies Inc. has been involved in the remote visual inspection industry (RVI), Since leaving the US Marines in 1992.
He has a background in business with an economics degree from the University of Rochester and an MBA from Florida Metropolitan University. He served in the United States Marine Corps as an artillery officer. Mr. Fitzgerald is a veteran of Desert Storm.
Mr. Fitzgerald began his remote visual inspection career with Schott Fiber Optics where he was responsible for sales throughout the southeastern United States. He was a founding member of Everest Imaging (later GE Inspection Technologies) in 1996 and took on responsibility for sales in Florida and the Caribbean. Mr. Fitzgerald founded Advanced Inspection Technologies in 2008 to offer remote visual inspection solutions throughout North America.
His background and experience have given him an excellent overview of the remote visual inspection industry. He has years of experience with RVI applications across multiple industries, applications and geographical areas using a wide variety of available instruments and technology. Now Mr. Fitzgerald is able to share his knowledge and experience through this Blog.
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