Inspection Services

Rig Inspections

Pre-operational and periodic inspection of rigs and drilling equipment.

Certify the rig is safe to operate — before the well begins.

Overview

Rig Inspections

Built for measurable outcomes across your operations.

Rigs concentrate hazard, cost and consequence. RSI provides pre-operational and periodic inspection of rig structures, drilling equipment and safety-critical systems, verifying them against standard and manufacturer intent. Our inspection supports safe start-up, regulatory acceptance and a defensible record of equipment condition.

What is included

Scope of the service

Every element is designed to close evaluation gaps with clarity.

Structure

Mast, substructure and load paths inspected.

Drilling equipment

Drawworks, blocks and rotating kit examined.

Safety-critical

BOP, hoisting and protective systems verified.

Acceptance certs

Pre-operational certificates issued where required.

Periodic regime

Scheduled inspections across the asset life.

Condition record

A traceable history for the rig and its systems.

How it works

A clear, accountable method

Sequenced steps with a single accountable owner.

1

Scope

We agree the rig, systems and acceptance criteria.

2

Inspect

Structure, equipment and safety systems are examined.

3

Evaluate

Condition is assessed against standard and intent.

4

Certify

Pre-operational acceptance is issued where required.

5

Monitor

Periodic inspections continue across operation.

Benefits

Why it moves the needle

Safe start-up

Verification before high-consequence operations begin.

Regulatory acceptance

Certificates and records inspectors expect.

Risk reduced

Safety-critical systems confirmed fit for service.

Lifecycle view

A continuous condition record across the rig’s life.

Industries served
Oil & GasDrillingOffshoreMiningGeothermalEnergy
Why RSI

One accountable partner

Two decades of cross-sector, multi-market delivery — backed by a practical, outcome-focused approach.

23+

Years of expertise

2,000+

Clients served

7+

Markets served

100%

Compliance review

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When should rig inspection happen?+

Pre-operational before start-up, then periodic across the operating life.

What do you inspect?+

Structure, drilling equipment and safety-critical systems such as BOP and hoisting.

Do you issue acceptance certificates?+

Yes — pre-operational acceptance is issued where required.

Is this for onshore and offshore?+

We support both onshore rigs and offshore drilling assets.

Get started with Rig Inspections

Talk to our team about your project scope, timeline and compliance goals.