De-Tect Unit Inspection, in collaboration with Oceaneering Unit Inspection, was recognised with the Contractor of the Year Award (2005/2006) at Sasol Synfuels, standing out among approximately 2,500 suppliers.
The company continued to expand its international and high-profile project portfolio, successfully completing an NDT assignment for Alstom UK, and forming part of the Alstom South Africa team on the Koeberg Unit 1 turbine recovery project. This project included 100% radiographic inspection of all repair and replacement components.
At Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, De-Tect provided personnel for the successful execution of Ultrasonic, Surface, and Radiography scopes during Outage 215, completing all work within strict timeframes, with zero incidents and full compliance with quality and safety requirements.
The company also delivered NDT services across a range of industrial clients, including assignments for Arya Sasol Polymer Company, as well as planned shutdowns at Sasol Synfuels and Mittal Steel.
In the offshore and marine sector, De-Tect successfully deployed advanced LORAD radiography systems (X-ray and gamma) at Belmet Marine for the Subsea 7 project for PetroSA, as well as subsequent work on an ExxonMobil project. These projects included ultrasonic node inspections and surface inspections on subsea modules and piping systems.