Review of available Records - Preparation for Underwater Inspection?

Before taking up the underwater inspection, a detailed review of drawings and past report should be carried out for

- Types of members in the system

- Types of materials to be encountered

- Type and extent of repairs carried out in past

- Results of last underwater inspection

- Accident or damage caused to the structure Based on the above review, the nature and extent of inspection required should be worked out. If necessary, sketches may be prepared for documentation of inspection items and defects.