LRIS-Marine Services Welder Qualification Certificate Test

🌐 About LRIS (Lloyd’s Register – Indian Services)

Lloyd’s Register (LR) is one of the world’s leading classification societies, based in the UK, with a long-standing reputation for setting high standards in marine, offshore, and industrial safety.
LRIS (Lloyd’s Register – Indian Services) is the Indian arm of LR, offering inspection, certification, and verification services in line with international standards.

LRIS certification is highly respected in:

• Shipbuilding & Repair
• Offshore Platforms
• Marine Equipment Fabrication
• Oil & Gas Structures
• Heavy Engineering and Power Plants

🧰 What is the LRIS Welder Qualification Test?

The LRIS Welder Qualification Certificate Test is conducted to verify that a welder has the required skill to produce welds of acceptable quality, as per LR Class Rules and applicable international welding standards (such as ASME Sec IX, AWS D1.1, ISO 9606).

The welder must perform a test weld using a pre-approved Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), and the results must meet strict acceptance criteria.

📚 Applicable Welding Standards

The welder qualification is performed in accordance with:

• LR Rules for the Manufacture, Testing, and Certification of Materials
• ASME Section IX
• AWS D1.1
• ISO 9606 / 15614
• IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) guidelines

🛠️ Welding Processes Covered

Welders can be certified under various processes including:

• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
• GTAW (TIG Welding)
• GMAW (MIG/MAG Welding)
• FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
• SAW (Submerged Arc Welding)

🔍 Test Coupon & Conditions

• Material Types: Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex, Inconel, Marine Aluminum
• Test Position: All welding positions (1G to 6G)
• Material Form: Plate or Pipe depending on job requirement
• Thickness & Diameter Range: As per project or job scope

📋 Inspection & Test Methods

Welds are evaluated by LRIS Surveyors or approved Third-Party Inspectors. Evaluation includes:

✅ Visual Inspection (VT)

• Surface finish, weld bead, profile, and alignment

✅ Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

• Radiographic Testing (RT)
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT)

✅ Destructive Testing (if required)

• Bend Test
• Tensile Test
• Macro & Fracture Test

📄 Certificate Details

Successful welders receive a Welder Qualification Certificate from LRIS, which includes:

• Welder’s personal details and ID
• Welding process and positions qualified
• Base and filler metals used
• Test details and WPS number
• Thickness and diameter ranges
• Date of qualification and validity period

🕒 Validity & Continuity

• Certificate Validity: Typically 2 years
• Continuity Record: Must be maintained through logbooks or client endorsements
• Renewal: Required if the welder is not engaged in welding for an extended period or fails a performance check

🎯 Benefits of LRIS Welder Certification

• Globally accepted across marine, offshore, and industrial projects
• Mandatory for work in shipyards, dry docks, and offshore platforms
• Enhances job prospects in India and international projects
• Proves welder’s technical competency and adherence to marine standards
• Adds credibility during client audits, tenders, and inspections

👷‍♂️ Who Should Get Certified?

• Welders working in:
  • Shipyards and dry docks
  • Oil & gas offshore platforms
  • Marine piping and structure fabrication
• Contractors needing certified welders for class-approved projects
• Welding professionals aiming for export or international marine work

📍 Where to Take the Test?

The test can be conducted:

• At LRIS-approved test centers
• On-site (with proper test setup and inspection)
• Through authorized Third-Party Inspection Agencies in coordination with LRIS