DEG Survey & Inspection [Survey NZ (2018) Ltd] specialises in the inspection of pressure equipment, cranes, design verification and non-destructive testing. As an ISO/IEC 17020 accredited Inspection Body, we provide independent, technically sound assessments that meet New Zealand’s regulatory and safety standards.

Note: Survey NZ (2018) Ltd is now trading as DEG Survey & Inspection.

Why choose DEG Survey & Inspection?

CRANE INSPECTIONS

• Overhead travelling cranes (gantry)* 
• Goliath & semi-goliath cranes*
• Monorail cranes*
• Jib swivel cranes*
• Mobile cranes*
• Tractor cranes*
• Lattice boom cranes*
• Truck-mounted cranes*
• Vehicle-mounted loader cranes*
• Shipboard lifting equipment inspections
• Load testing and certification
• Non-destructive testing (NDT) of structural components
• Inspection of lifting accessories and rigging gear
• Preventive maintenance and condition assessments
• Compliance checks against relevant NZ standards and regulation

* Indicates IANZ Accredited

The purpose of equipment inspections is to identify defects, faults or risks that could compromise performance, reliability or safety. At DEG Survey & Inspection, we do IANZ-accredited testing on cranes under the PECPR Regs. 1999 at various stages of inspection i.e. fabrication, commissioning, in-service and alterations.

Meeting PECPR Standards with Confidence

PRESSURE EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS

• Boiler without superheat*
• Hot water boilers*
• Pressure equipment*
• Pressure piping*
• Air receivers*
• Heat exchangers*
• Refrigeration*
  
• CCA tanks

*Indicates IANZ-accredited inspection

DEG Survey & Inspection conducts PECPR Regs. 1999 compliant inspections of pressure equipment, including boilers without superheat, hot water boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping and CCA tanks. Our qualified inspectors ensure each item meets New Zealand safety and compliance standards.

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NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT)

• VT – Visual testing*
• UT – Ultrasonic testing*
• PAUT – Phased array ultrasonic testing
• PT – Liquid penetrant testing*
• MT – Magnetic particle testing*
• RT – Radiographic testing including Digital Radiography
• ET – Eddy current testing

* Indicates IANZ-accredited inspection

DEG Survey & Inspection provides comprehensive welding inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) services, including welder qualification testing. Our team includes Level 3 certified personnel across all major NDT disciplines, ensuring expert assessment and compliance with industry standards.

What are Acoustic Emission Tests?

Do I need a Safety Inspection Certificate?

ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS

Inspection & Certification

• ANSI/SIA A92.2 high voltage testing i.e. bucket liners and boom insulation
• Acoustic emission testing to AS 4748
• BPG 6-monthly safety inspection certificates*
• 5 or 10 year major inspections to AS 2550.10 including NDT

* Indicates IANZ-accredited

Elevated work platforms (EWP) such as scissor lifts and boom lifts are important pieces of machinery that must be tested regularly to ensure safety. All EWPs require a 6-monthly inspection and a major inspection at 10 years then every 5 years by a competent person, to ensure the machine is compliant and safe to operate.

Welding Procedure Qualification: What to Expect? 

WELDING INSPECTION

• Weld testing and certified inspection
• Structural steel and fabrication compliance
• Third-party ITPs and international monitoring
• Welder and procedure qualifications (AS/NZS, API, ASME, AWS, ISO)
• Examining body inspections (AS/NZS 2980)
• Level 3 NDT procedure auditing

DEG Survey & Inspection delivers end-to-end welding qualification services, including WPS development, welder testing and certification. Onsite testing enables immediate feedback, with volumetric NDT available as an alternative to mechanical testing. Clients receive a complete certification package, including WPS, PQRs and welder qualification records.

Maintaining Safety at Sea

SHIPS CRANES & LIFTING GEAR

• Inspection and testing of pedestal-mounted cranes (straight, knuckle, telescopic)
• Examination of Union Purchase rigs and container cranes
• Testing of loose cargo gear and rigging under Maritime Rules Part 49
• Inspection of height safety equipment
  
• Maintenance of certificates, rigging plans and gear register
  
  

DEG Survey & Inspection provides inspection, testing and certification of ships’ lifting appliances and associated gear in accordance with Maritime Rules Part 49. This includes pedestal-mounted cranes, Union Purchase rigs, container handling systems, loose cargo gear, rigging and height safety equipment

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