New co-operation agreement between Brazilian Society of Non-destructive testing and Inspection and the British Institute of Non-Destructive testing

摘要

An agreement to develop close links in fields of common interest was signed during the 16th WCNDT by Messrs A uEdson Vasques Moreira and Ed Newton, presidents of the Brazilian Society of Non-Destructive testing and Inspection (ABENDE) and the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) respectively. Initially, the agreement will focus upon developing mutually beneficial arrangements concerning: Harmonisation of Brazilian and European systems for qualification and certification of NDT personnel; European Federation for NDT Mutual recognition of NDT personnel certification; Systems for providing compliance with the NDT personnel certification requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC) and supporting harmonised standards; Cooperation on the development of qualification and certification systems for condition monitoring and engineering inspection personnel. Further announcements concerning the detail of developments resulting from this agreement can be expected over the coming months.