DNV-RP-F118 is a technical "Recommended Practice" titled "Pipe girth weld automated ultrasonic testing system qualification and project specific procedure validation."
DNV regularly updates RPs based on joint industry projects (JIPs). Anticipated changes to F118 include: dnv-rp-f118
DNV-RP-F118 is a , not a mandatory statutory code. However, in the offshore industry, "Recommended" often means "required." Classification societies, flag states, and operators universally reference it as the state-of-the-art guideline for riser systems attached to floating units. not a mandatory statutory code. However
DNV-RP-F118 is strict on: